NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y.- The Niagara Purple Eagles (6-4-3, 5-2-2) emerged victorious against Holy Cross at Dwyer Arena on November 16, 2024, by a final score of 3-2.
 
How it Happened
Noah Hackett opened the scoring for Niagara at 09:22 in the first period with an even-strength goal, assisted by Brett Rolston and Alex Murray. Jay Ahearn extended the lead in the second period at 16:45, capitalizing on another even-strength opportunity with assists from Tyler Wallace and Alex Murray.
 
In the third period, Glebs Prohorenkovs secured what would prove to be the game-winning goal at 08:12, with Shane Ott and Jay Ahearn providing the assists. Goaltender Pierce Charleson, who was named first star of the game, delivered an outstanding performance with 40 saves, including a stellar glove save in the third to keep NU ahead by one. 
 

GLOVE SAVE AND A BEAUTY TO KEEP THE LEAD!!#Uncommon pic.twitter.com/7CxuFYLaQj

— Niagara University Men's Hockey (@NiagaraMHKY) November 17, 2024

 
The Purple Eagles managed to secure the win despite being outshot 42-21. Jay Ahearn's two-point night earned him second-star honors.
 
Niagara Notes
• Niagara moves to 14-22-5 all-time versus Holy Cross.
• The Purple Eagles recorded a season high 27 blocks with Doyle stopping a career high four. 
• The last time two or more players record multi-point games was back on Nov. 1, 2024, against Mercyhurst.
•  This is the third time this season where Pierce Charleson has recorded 40 or more saves.
• Ott recorded his 80th career point with his assist on the Prohorenkovs goal. 
• Prohorenkovs recorded his 50th career point with his goal in the third period. 
 
Up Next
Niagara is back in action when it travels to Springfield, Mass., to take on AIC on Saturday Nov. 23 for a 6:00 p.m. puck drop.