BOSTON – The 2024 #AEMLAX season is three weeks in and UAlbany sits in first place all alone after a thrilling 14-13 win vs. UMBC on Saturday. Jackson Palumb scored twice in the final two minutes, including on a drive to win the game with five seconds left.
Additionally, over the weekend, Binghamton, Bryant and Vermont picked up wins.
Binghamton beat UMass Lowell, 15-6, while Vermont defeated Merrimack, 20-8, and Bryant downed NJIT, 12-8. The Bearcats, Bulldogs, Catamounts and Retrievers are all 2-1, just one game back of first place in the league standings.
UAlbany and Bryant battle on Saturday in a rematch of last year’s America East Championship game to highlight next week’s action. Also, Binghamton visits Vermont, UMass Lowell hosts UMBC and NJIT welcomes Merrimack.
The preseason poll was announced on January 16.
Fans will once again be able to watch the majority of the #AEMLAX this season. Select games will air on The AE on ESPN while others will air on AmericaEast.TV. Those games will be available on computers, OTT devices and the brand new America East app, which is available on all IOS and Android devices and can be found by searching ‘America East Conference’ in app stores.
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#AEMLAX Weekly Award Winners – April 1
Offensive Player of the Week
Brock Haley, Vermont – Gr., Attack, Port Hope, Ont.
- Recorded a career high nine points on three goals and six assists with two ground balls in Vermont's 20-8 win over Merrimack.
- The nine points matches the most by an America East player in a single game this season.
- This is Haley’s first #AEMLAX Offensive Player of the Week honor of the season.
Defensive Player of the Week
Ryker Demarest, Vermont – So., LSM, Tampa, Fla.
- Recorded career highs in ground balls (5) and caused turnovers (2) in Vermont's 20-8 win over Merrimack.
- This is Demarest’s first #AEMLAX Defensive Player of the Week of the season.
Faceoff Specialist of the Week
Henry Dodge, Vermont – So., Faceoff Specialist, Westport, Conn.
- Won 22 of 26 faceoffs and picked up a career-best13 ground balls in a 20-8 win over Merrimack.
- This is Dodge’s third #AEMLAX Faceoff Specialist of the Week honor of the season.
Rookie of the Week
Jackson Palumb, UAlbany – Fr., Attack, Syracuse, N.Y.
- Scored two crucial goals to lead UAlbany to a comeback win over UMBC, a victory that moved the Great Danes into first place in the league standings.
- With his team trailing 13-12 late in the game, Palumb tied the contest with 1:47 left then won it on a drive with five seconds left.
- Also added an assist for three points.
- This is Palumb’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
March 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
March 18 – Offensive Player of the Week: Jordan Galloway, UMBC; Defensive Player of the Week: Jayson Tingue, UMBC; Faceoff Specialist of the Week: Regan Endres, UAlbany; Rookie of the Week: Luke Reiter, Vermont
March 25 – Offensive Player of the Week: Matthew Keegan, Binghamton; Defensive Player of the Week: Jake Piseno, UAlbany; Faceoff Specialist of the Week: Zach Dudley, UMBC; Rookie of the Week: Ryan Doherty, UAlbany
April 1 – Offensive Player of the Week: Brock Haley, Vermont; Defensive Player of the Week: Ryker Demarest, Vermont; Faceoff Specialist of the Week: Henry Dodge, Vermont; Rookie of the Week: Jackson Palumb, UAlbany
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