DULUTH, Minn. (csssaints.com) – The St. Scholastica men's hockey team looks to pick up a pair of conference victories in its first home series against 11th-ranked University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire both Friday and Saturday night at Mars Lakeview Arena.
Game Schedule: (Game Day Media)
Friday vs. UW-Eau Claire – 7 p.m. (Live Video on Saints Sports Net | Live Stats)
Saturday vs. UW-Eau Claire – 7 p.m. (Live Video on Saints Sports Net | Live Stats)
About the Saints
Record: 1-3-0, 1-1-0 NCHA
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The Saints look to get back on track this weekend and snap a three game losing streak.
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After opening the season with a decisive 5-1 victory over UW-Superior, the Saints have lost their last three games by a combined score of 13-7.
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CSS is still receiving votes in this week's USCHO.com Division III poll.
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The Saints have sported a balanced offensive attack, with three players tied for first on the team with four points, and three others tied for second with three.
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The Saints have been outscored 14-12 on the season, but have more assists than opponents so far this year (19-17).
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The Saints have been outshot on the season 143-92, in part because the Saints average 34.8 penalty minutes per game, third most in the nation.
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The Saints have struggled to convert on the power-play this season, scoring only twice in 20 opportunities.
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The Saints' penalty kill unit has allowed five goals on 31 power-plays so far this season.
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Goalie Colin Rundell (Tees, Alberta/Lacombe Composite (Alaska-Fairbanks) ) leads the NCHA in saves (97) and is fourth in save percentage (.924) so far this season.
About the Blugolds
Record: 4-0-0, 2-0-0 NCHA
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The Blugolds look to keep their early four-game winning streak alive. The Blugolds have won their last two games by just one goal, defeating Hamline 5-4 on Friday and downing Bethel 3-2, both on the road.
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UW-Eau Claire is one of three 4-0 teams in Division III hockey this season.
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UWEC is ranked 11th in this week's USCHO.com poll.
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The Blugolds have been led by Andrew McCabe, who has tallied three goals and four assists on the season. He is tied for second in points and goals in the NCHA.
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Andrew Wilcox is tied with McCabe for the team lead with three goals of his own.
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The Blugolds average four goals per game (second in the NCHA) and have racked up 26 assists already on the season, good for third in the NCHA.
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Goalie Brandon Stephenson is fifth in the NCHA with 67 saves and is fourth with a 2.33 goals-against-average.
Series History: (CSS is 23-44-6 vs. UW-Eau Claire)
The Saints won two out of three against the Blugolds last season, including the final two meetings.
