BOX SCORE
Washington, DC (Oct. 11, 2008) - Fort Dupont Ice Arena could not withstand the arsenal of offense unleashed by Alvernia University on Saturday night. The Vern, fit to be tied after a frustrating loss on Friday, kept the goal lamp lit all night long, en route to a 14 -2 trouncing of the American University Eagles. The Vern's first Mason-Dixon Conference game featured hat tricks from freshmen Christian Baron (Philadelphia, PA/La Salle College) and Ian Meiskey (Lancaster, PA/Hempfield). The Vern's one sided win featured several Crusaders notching multiple goal evenings. Junior John Caputo (Philadelphia, PA/Roman Catholic) tallied twice, as did sophomore defenseman Eric Ryan (Lancaster, PA/Hempfield).
The Crusaders pelted 51 shots while limiting the Eagles to 16 shots. Defenseman Brent Reed (Strausburg, PA/Hamburg) collected his first goal of the season while adding one helper. Reed's defensive partner Bohler tallied a goal and assist keeping up a productive Crusader blue line. Captain Michael Gilmore (Farmington, MN/Eastview) snapped home a winner and Geoff McGrath (Deptford, NJ/Roman Catholic) contributed a goal with a beautiful assist from line mate Sean Castineira (Philadelphia, PA/Roman Catholic). Castineira has quietly become Alvernia's best table setter. The freshman has been ultra effective in feeding team leading line mates Anthony Froio (Glenolden, PA/Interboro) and McGrath. Coach O'Connell notes that “Castineira combines the skill to attract several defenders with the awareness to find his teammates in the open space.”
The Crusader's began their quest for a Mason-Dixon Championship which came up one game short last season. The Vern is focused to keep their eye on the prize. Alvernia will travel to Lawrenceville, New Jersey on Saturday night with non league match up with Division II Rider University.
Special Team Kudo's:
-1-6 on the Power Play
Special Team Breakdown:
-Alvernia surrendered two shorthanded goals in 2 games
On the Fly:
Castiniera asked for permission to use the Gentleman's Room during the Pre Game Skate. Permission Granted!
Did You Notice?
-Patrick Watson's homecoming was filled with numerous thundering hits, leaving nothing on ice, except at times himself.
- Coach Plue employing the term “circuitous” for the alternate detour around RFK Stadium.
- Manager Chelsea Ames accessorizing with her Yellow Ping Pong Ball necklace.
-Coach Kelly was credited with the Friday night Bench Minor, who says good coaching cant win games?
Fast Facts:
- Fort Dupont served as one of 68 Forts constructed to help protect the Nation's capital during the Civil War.
- Coach O'Connell was a History Major at Alvernia, way back before it became a University.
