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NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – The Niagara men’s hockey team will conclude its second longest road trip of the season when it takes to the ice against ECAC foe the Clarkson Golden Knights on Friday and Saturday in Potsdam, N.Y.  
 
How To Catch The Game
Niagara’s game versus Clarkson will be broadcasted live on WJJL 1440 AM and PurpleEagles.com, with Paul Hamilton on the call.
 
Last Time Out
The Purple Eagles (1-2-2; 1-0-0 AHA) were on the ice last weekend when they lost to Michigan State, 3-2 on Friday and drew to the Spartans, 3-3 the following day at Munn Ice Arena. 
 
Jeff Hannan scored twice for the Purps on Friday, while Giancarlo Iuorio  Chris Lochner and Dan Kolenda tallied scores for NU on Saturday.  Carsen Chubak made two-straight starts in net, pushing aside 68 MSU shots for a .919 save percentage and a 2.91 goals-against average.
 
Handy Hannan
Jeff Hannan scored twice in the Purple Eagles’ 3-2 loss against MSU on Friday, Oct. 19. Hannan’s two goals were a career best, and just the second multiple-point game of his career, last accomplished against Canisius on Feb. 14, 2012.
 
“Kol”ecting His First
Niagara rookie forward Dan Koldenda scored his first career goal during a 3-3 draw to Michigan State at Munn Ice Arena on Oct. 20. 
 
Scouting The Golden Knights
Clarkson have started the 2012-13 campaign with a 0-3-0 record.
 
Allan McPherson leads the Golden Knights with four points (1-3-4).  Pat Megannety and Jarrett Burton are tied for the team lead in goals (2). 
 
Greg Lewis will likely earn the nod between the pipes.  He has made 63 stops for a .887 save percentage and a 3.74 goals-against average. 
 
Last Time vs. Clarkson
This will be the ninth time these two teams have crossed paths, with the last meeting ending in a 4-3 overtime victory for the Golden Knights on Oct. 16, 2009. 
 
Tyler Matthews registered a two-point night with a pair of helpers, while Marc Zanette also added an assist in the loss. 
 
Close to 100
Giancarlo Iuorio earned his 71st career point as a Purple Eagle after scoring the second NU goal in the 3-3 draw over Michigan State.
 
Only 13 Purple Eagles have joined the 100-point club, with Paul Zanette (‘11) being the last member to join the illustrious group in 2011.
 
Super Seniors
Niagara’s seniors class has picked up where they left off as juniors, as the seven fourth years have accounted for five of NU’s 11 goals and seven of the squad’s 29 points.
 
Short-Handy
Chris Lochner grabbed his first career short-handed tally in the draw to MSU on Saturday. 
 
Marc Zanette is the leader in short-handed markers on the current roster.  He was ranked fifth in the nation during the 2011-12 season after notching three shorties to tie him for first on the Niagara single-season shorthanded goal list.  He is fourth on the NU career shortanded goal list with four. 
 
Between The Pipes
Goaltender Carsen Chubak has started four of NU’s five game thus far, earning himself a hard fought 1-1-2 mark. 

Chubak has pushed aside 127 shots, including a season-high 35 saves in the Oct. 20 contest against Michigan State which was four short of his career-high.

He is currently ranked 18th in the nation in save percentage (.934) and 27th in the nation in goals-against average (2.17).  

Welcome Home
After its double dip with Clarkson, the Purple Eagles will be back on home ice for six of the next nine contests, including weekend series against UConn (Nov. 2-3) and Sacred Heart (Nov. 30 & Dec. 1).