BOSTON – All eight #AEMLAX programs were in action last week and five came away with wins, including NJIT who improved to 7-0 on the season, while Vermont used a strong second half to take down No. 20 UMass 13-12.
The Catamounts secured their first signature victory of the season, taking down #20 UMass 13-12 on the road this past Saturday. UVM built a 13-10 led and held off a late charge from the Minutemen to win their first-ever game against UMass. NJIT continued its winning with an 18-5 win over DI newcomer Lindenwood.
UAlbany earned its first win of the season, 14-10 over Hobart, while Bryant improved to 4-2 with its 16-5 drubbing of Fairfield on Wednesday. Binghamton also won, 13-12, over Mount St. Mary’s in overtime.
Conference play kicks off this weekend, highlighted by NJIT traveling north to Vermont for a battle against last year’s regular season champion. Bryant plays at UMBC, while Binghamton welcomes Merrimack. UAlbany comes east to face off against UMass Lowell in the final contest. All four matchups begin at noon.
The preseason poll was announced on January 16.
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#AEMLAX Weekly Award Winners – March 11
Offensive Player of the Week
Graydon Hogg, UAlbany – Gr., A/M, Oshawa, Ontario
- Scored five times on nine shots, including three times in the final eight minutes of the contest to secure the 14-10 victory over Hobart.
- This is Hogg’s first #AEMLAX Offensive Player of the Week honor of the season.
Defensive Player of the Week
Jack Combs, Vermont – Fr., Defender, Clarks Indialantic, Fla.
- Recorded five caused turnovers and three ground balls in a 13-12 win over UMass.
- Forced a turnover with less than ten seconds left in regulation and picked up the ensuing ground ball to secure the program’s first win over UMass.
- This is Combs’ first #AEMLAX Defensive Player of the Week of the season.
Faceoff Specialist of the Week
Henry Dodge, Vermont – So., Faceoff Specialist, Westport, Conn.
- Won 17 of 27 faceoffs, for a league-best 63.0% save percentage in a win over #20 UMass.
- Picked up eight ground balls in the victory.
- This is Dodge’s second career #AEMLAX Faceoff Specialist of the Week honor.
Rookie of the Week
Scott Einarson, Bryant – Fr., Goalkeeper, Billerica, Mass.
- Made 13 saves with a 72.2 save percentage and 5.38 GAA in his second career start.
- Added three ground balls in the win over Fairfield.
- This is Einarson’s first #AEMLAX Rookie of the Week honor.
2024 #AEMLAX Weekly Award Winners
Feb. 5 – Offensive Player of the Week: Graydon Hogg, UAlbany; Defensive Player of the Week: Liam Brown, NJIT; Rookie of the Week: Mason Bardwell, Vermont
Feb. 12 – Offensive Player of the Week: Garrett Muscatella, NJIT; Defensive Player of the Week: Henry Vogt, Merrimack; Faceoff Specialist of the Week: Jack Bird, UMass Lowell Rookie of the Week: Colby Frigon, UMass Lowell
Feb. 19 – Offensive Player of the Week: Kevin Groeninger, Bryant; Defensive Player of the Week: Drew Lucas, Bryant; Faceoff Specialist of the Week: Nathan Laliberte, Bryant; Rookie of the Week: Landon Whitney, UAlbany
Feb. 26 – Offensive Player of the Week: Brian Tregoning, UMBC; Defensive Player of the Week: Hank Bethel, NJIT; Faceoff Specialist of the Week: Henry Dodge, Vermont; Rookie of the Week: James Donnelly, UMass Lowell
March 4 – Offensive Player of the Week: Garrett Muscatella, NJIT; Defensive Player of the Week: Hank Bethel, NJIT; Faceoff Specialist of the Week: Nathan Laliberte, Bryant; Rookie of the Week: Max Frattaroli, Vermont
Feb. 11 – Offensive Player of the Week: Graydon Hogg, UAlbany; Defensive Player of the Week: Jack Combs, Vermont; Faceoff Specialist of the Week: Henry Dodge, Vermont; Rookie of the Week: Scott Einarson, Bryant
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