By: Peter Neville, Assistant Sports Editor
Canisius Hockey beat Army twice last week for their first sweep of the season, moving to 3–6 overall and 3–0 in Atlantic Hockey play.
The Griffs were led by a duo of sophomores: Matteo Giampa and Ethan Robertson. Robertson, who was named AHA Goalie of the Week, recorded a shutout on Thursday – the first for the Griffs since Jacob Barczewski did the same two years ago in the AHA Championship game against Holy Cross.
“I think everyone has really noticed that [Robertson] has taken a really big step this year,” explained Giampa. “His preparation, daily work ethic and practice have been really, really good, and he's improved a lot with that.”
Speaking of Giampa, he notched two goals and three assists in the series against Army, marking the third straight game in which he has recorded a point. Giampa doesn't believe he’s done much differently compared to the four-game pointless stretch he had at the beginning of the season.
“Nothing has really changed,” he said. “I think the key to that was not changing anything, not changing the way I play. You know, still doing the right thing, still doing the little things. I think it was just a matter of time before pucks started going in the net.”
Canisius begins a four-game road swing later this week, starting with a trip to the U.S. Air Force Academy for a two-game series. The Falcons, who finished just above Canisius in the AHA preseason coaches’ poll, currently sit in last place in Atlantic Hockey, with only two points taken from their first two games.
The puck drops in this weekend’s series in Colorado on Friday at 9:05 p.m. EST for game one and at 3:05 p.m. on Saturday as the Griffs look to keep their momentum going in AHA play.
Photo courtesy of Chloe Breen
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