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Home Sweet Home
Niagara is back at Dwyer Arena for a three-game homestand, beginning against the Holy Cross Crusaders. Following the two-game conference series, Niagara will host Canisius on Nov. 15, in its final home date of the 2011 calendar year.
Tickets Still Available
Tickets are still available, by calling the Niagara Ticket Office at 716-286-TIXX or by emailing Tickets@PurpleEagles.com.
How To Catch The Game
Niagara's series against Holy Cross will be broadcast on the America One Network and can be viewed by clicking here. Saturday's contest will be broadcast via tape delay by Lockport Community Television.
The game will also be available on the radio via WJJL 1440 AM and via PurpleEagles.com, by clicking here.
Modern Recycling Food Drive
Nov. 3rd will be the beginning of the Modern Recycling Food Drive, in conjunction with Niagara Athletics. Starting on Nov. 3, bins will be located in Dwyer Arena for fans to drop off non-perishable food items. All donations will be given to the Heart, Love and Soul Kitchen in Niagara Falls.
Scouting The Crusaders
The Holy Cross Crusaders are 2-2-0 on the young season, with a 1-1-0 AHA record. The Crusaders are led by Adam Schmidt (4-2-6) and Andrew Cox (1-4-5), along with Shayne Stockton (2-1-3).
Matt Ginn has started all four games for the Crusaders, earning a 2-2-0 record with a 3.27 goals-against average and an .883 save percentage.
A Night of Firsts
Freshman goalie Colby Drost recorded his first career start in net, when he took to the ice against the then-No. 16 Colgate Raiders on Oct. 29. Colby made 42 saves to backstop the Purple Eagles to a narrow 2-1 victory over the Raiders. The reigning AHA Goalie of the Week also recorded his first career point, picking up an assist on the game-tying goal by Marc Zanette.
Tight Games
Niagara’s last five games have been decided by a goal or less, which is tied for the second longest streak in team history. The Purple Eagles played six consecutive games decided by a goal or less from Jan. 23, 2010 until Feb. 19, 2010.
Niagara has also played in five consecutive games decided by one goal or less from Nov. 23, 1999 until Dec. 11, 1999 and from Feb. 24, 2000 until March 10, 2000.
Benny’s Big Goal
Freshman Mike Benedict scored his first career point, first career goal and first career game-winning goal all in one fell swoop, scoring Niagara’s second goal of the evening to defeat then-No. 16 Colgate 2-1 on Oct. 29.
