WORCESTER, Mass. – The Niagara men's hockey team was defeated at Holy Cross by a 4-1 score on Saturday night. The Purple Eagles (8-12-3, 7-7-3 AHA) got a power play goal from Ludwig Stenlund and outshot the Crusaders (4-12-3, 4-8-2 AHA) by a margin of 33-24.
 
Game Recap

• Ludwig Stenlund got his second goal of the series with Holy Cross shorthanded. The Purple Eagles controlled possession in the offensive zone and Stenlund took a pass from Noah Delmas at the blue line and gunned it through for the opening strike.
• After the Crusaders made it a 1-1 game, Reed Robinson nearly put Niagara back on top despite losing a glove in the middle of his shift. The rookie weaved a low shot through traffic and past the goalie but had the puck clank off the far post.
• Trailing 3-1 late in the third and with Brian Wilson on the bench in favor of a sixth skater, Niko Kovachis let go a heavy shot from the top of the offensive zone. The puck was stopped but not corralled, and Dylan Mills nearly poked it in from beside the net.

 
Beyond The Boxscore

• With three points (2 G, 1 A) on the weekend, Stenlund had his most productive road trip of the season. The Swede now has seven points (4 G, 3 A) in his last seven away Atlantic Hockey contests.
• The Purple Eagles wrapped up the regular season with a 1-1-2 record against the Crusaders, earning four of a possible eight points.

 
Up Next

• The Purple Eagles will return to Dwyer Arena to host the Mercyhurst Lakers in a two-game set on January 18-19. Saturday's game will feature a postgame open skate session with the players and staff of the Niagara men's hockey team. Fans interested in attending can purchase tickets through Ticketmaster or contact the Niagara University Ticket Office at 716-286-TIXX (8499).

 
 
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