Men's Hockey Team of Holy Cross Striving for Victorious Championship
In a thrilling turn of events, Holy Cross's Men's Hockey team has advanced to the final of the Atlantic Hockey Tournament, following a hard-fought victory against Army in the Semi-Finals. The series, which took place on Friday, March 14th in Worcester, saw Holy Cross emerge victorious with a score of 3-2 in Game 1 and 5-1 in Game 2.
The road to the final has not been easy for Holy Cross. After an initial 4-0 start, the team suffered a losing streak of 0-5-2. However, they managed to snap an 8-game losing streak in January, which hints at a resurgence of form.
Key players for Holy Cross in the final are likely to be their top scorers and defensemen, though the exact names are not specified in the available sources. Bentley University, on the other hand, has former Holy Cross player Joe Solimine as a notable figure to watch.
In terms of goaltending, the Holy Cross goalie will need to perform at a high level to contend with Bentley’s effective offense, given the competitive nature of the final and Bentley’s recent sweep performance against Sacred Heart. No exact statistics are available for Holy Cross's goalie performance.
Meanwhile, in the world of football, Holy Cross secured a comeback victory against Fordham on Senior Day, with a score of 17-13. The victory was particularly significant as it was played on a blustery Worcester day.
Looking back at the hockey series against Army, Matt Kursonis and Devin Phillips scored goals for Holy Cross in Game 1, with Phillips netting the winning goal in overtime. In Game 2, Jack Seymour, Michael Abgroll, Ty Gagno, and Liam McLinksey also joined the scoring fray, with McLinksey scoring an empty net goal.
As Holy Cross prepares to face Bentley University on Saturday, March 22nd at 7 P.M., the team will be aiming to clinch the championship of the Atlantic Hockey Tournament. The game promises to be a tense and exciting affair, with both teams eager to secure victory.
- Despite a challenging season with a losing streak, Holy Cross's Men's Hockey team displays resilience by advancing to the final of the Atlantic Hockey Tournament, holding victory against Army in the Semi-Finals and showcasing strong performances by key players such as top scorers and defensemen.
- As Holy Cross and Bentley University prepare for their final match-up on March 22nd, the competitive nature of the event calls for the Holy Cross goalie to perform at a high level to thwart Bentley’s effective offense, considering Bentley’s recent impressive sweep performance against Sacred Heart.
- While the University's Men's Hockey team competes in the Atlantic Hockey Tournament, Holy Cross's Football team also secures a significant victory, with a comeback win against Fordham on Senior Day, a testament to the overall athletic prowess at the university.
