Syracuse Shuts Out Mercyhurst in AHA Semifinals Opener

Syracuse (15-21-0, 12-9-0 AHA) struck first with a blistering shot from Charli Kettyle, arrange by Stella Costabile and Nea Tervonen. Goalkeeper Allie Kelley saved a clear sheet within the internet, making 47 saves throughout the 60 minutes. 

Mercyhurst (18-15-2, 13-7-1 AHA) struggled to interrupt via Syracuse’s defensive wall and discover the again of the online in all three intervals. Goaltender Jorden Mattison stood tall between the pipes, turning away 14 pictures to maintain the Lakers inside hanging distance.

The way it Occurred

• On the 11:34 mark of the primary interval, Kettyle lit the lamp, scoring with a fast launch off an ideal setup from Costabile and Tervonen, placing the Orange forward 1-0.
• The second interval noticed each groups locked in a defensive wrestle, with all sides specializing in shutting down offensive possibilities and battling arduous of their respective defensive zones. 
• Within the third interval, Mercyhurst pressed for the equalizer, launching 30 pictures. Nevertheless, the Orange’s again finish held agency. 
• Regardless of the Lakers’ efforts, Syracuse saved them off the board, securing a hard-fought 1-0 shutout victory to shut out the sport.

Behind the Numbers

• Syracuse out-blocked the Lakers 16-7. Sami Gendron led the trouble with 5 blocks for the Orange.
• The Lakers had a complete of 77 pictures for the competition, however Kelley turned away all 47 that had been on objective. 
• ​​Kettyle scored her ninth objective of the season.

Up Subsequent for Syracuse

• The Orange are set to battle No. 2 seed Lakers on Saturday for recreation two of the AHA Semifinals.
• The winner of the best-of-three collection will advance to subsequent weekend’s championship.
• The puck is ready to drop at 2 p.m., with dwell streaming accessible on FloHockey and dwell stats on hurstathletics.com.