Reading, Pa. (February 7, 2026) - Alvernia University (13-9-0, 11-7-0) netted a first period goal late in the period en route to a 1-0 victory over Misericordia University (4-17-1, 4-13-1) Saturday night in a MAC men's ice hockey matchup at Body Zone. 

Alvernia took the 1-0 lead with just over five minutes left in the period off the stick of Joey Arnold thanks to an assist from Anthony Piccininno and that was all the Golden Wolves needed en route to the 1-0 victory. 

How it Happened 

• The Golden Wolves fired six shots on goal in the first period before finding the lone goal of the game. Arnold put the puck into the back of the net with just under 15 minutes gone in the period after an assist from Anthony Piccininno to give the Golden Wolves a 1-0 lead into the first intermission. 
• Alvernia continued to control the offensive zone in the second period and rattled off 13 shots on goal to Misericordia's four, but were unable to put the puck into the back of the net as the game headed to the second intermission with the Golden Wolves holding a one goal lead. 
• Misericordia put on a push towards goal in the third period and rattled off 14 shots on goal but Alvernia's Connor Graham stood tall and saved all 14 shots on goal to secure the 1-0 victory for the Golden Wolves. 

Inside the Box Score

• Joey Arnold netted the lone goal for the Golden Wolves and also added three shots on goal. 
• Anthony Piccininno added the assist on the goal and also recorded a team high 12 faceoff wins. 
• Leo Cabulis added nine faceoff wins and also added five shots on goal. 
• Connor Graham tallied 28 saves in net for the Golden Wolves and earned the victory in net. 

Up Next 

• The Golden Wolves are back in action on Friday when they travel down to Stevenson to take on the Mustangs in a MAC clash at 7:00 PM.