Albany junior goalkeeper Kevin Rae and freshman attackman Merrick Thomson were named America East Player and Rookie of the Week, respectively, on Monday (March 22).
Rae (Yorktown Heights, N.Y./Yorktown) made 35 saves and collected 10 ground balls in the Great Danes two wins last week. He made 17 saves, including five in the fourth quarter, as Albany upset No. 17 Massachusetts, 11-10 Tuesday. He then matched his season high with 18 saves, including 11 in the second half, in a 9-8 win over Drexel Sunday.
Thomson (Stoney Creek, Ontario/Albany Academy) scored seven goals and aeed three assists in the Great Danes two wins. He led all scorers with five goals and an assist in the 11-10 win over No. 17 Massachusetts Tuesday.