Unstoppable Holy Cross Men's Ice Hockey Team Extends AHA Domination with Ten-Game Winning Run
Holy Cross Men's Hockey Advances to AHA Semifinals
The Holy Cross Men's Hockey team has continued their impressive form, advancing to the AHA Semifinals following a sweep of Canisius. The team, currently atop the Atlantic Hockey America (AHA) standings, has won 10 games in a row and boasts a record of 19-11-2, earning 53 points.
The team's success can be attributed to their stellar performances on the ice. Liam McLinskey, a Hobey Baker Finalist, has been a standout player, putting up 13 points in his last 5 games and leading the AHA in points with 40 (20 goals, 20 assists). Champ McLinskey, another top scorer in the league, is tied for the scoring lead with 10 goals and ranks third nationally, with 16 points.
John Gelatt, a senior forward, was named AHA Player of the Week last week, contributing with 4 goals and 2 assists against RIT. Devin Phillips, a junior, and Mack Oliphant, a junior defenseman, have also been key contributors, with Phillips accumulating 10 points over the win streak and Oliphant doubling his point total from last season, scoring 7 points during this run.
Thomas Gale, the team's goalie, has been exceptional, recording a 1.64 Goals Against Average (GAA) during the streak. Gale is also on the Mike Richter award watch list, an honour given to the most outstanding goaltender in NCAA Division I men's ice hockey.
The team's next opponent in the AHA Semifinals is yet to be determined. The game took place at the Hart Center, with the details of the games against Canisius not specified.
It is worth noting that the AHA is currently investigating the use of "Blind" referees, as mentioned in a recent press release. This event is not related to the game against Canisius.
Holy Cross entered the game after a 5-1 loss against Bentley, but they have since bounced back strongly. The team's goal differential during this streak stands at +30, outscoring opponents 47 to 17.
For more precise details about Holy Cross's upcoming schedule or player stats, a direct check of Holy Cross’s official athletics site or the Atlantic Hockey America official website would be recommended.
The Holy Cross Men's Hockey team, having advanced to the AHA Semifinals, will face their next opponents in a highly anticipated sports event. Despite the investigations into the use of "Blind" referees in the AHA, the team's success on the ice, demonstrated by players like Liam McLinskey, John Gelatt, Devin Phillips, and Mack Oliphys, remains the focus, with their vigorous performance in athletics evident in their 10-game win streak and impressive goal differential of +30.
