THE GAME:  Friday:  #6 California University of Pennsylvania Vulcans (12-4-1, 5-1-1) vs. #13 Loyola University of Maryland Greyhounds (8-7)

Saturday: #6 California University of Pennsylvania Vulcans (12-4-1, 5-1-1) vs. #12 Fredonia State University Blue Devils (10-6-2, 5-2-2)

DATE/LOCATION/TIME:  February 2, 2018 ~ Rostraver Ice Garden ~ 9:45 p.m. ~ February 3, 2018 ~ Rostraver Ice Garden ~ 4:15 p.m.

FINISHING STRONG:  The Vulcans are looking to bounce back strong after a tough loss to Southern Connecticut State this past Sunday. After this weekend’s slate the Vulcans have contests against Robert Morris and Penn State Behrend remaining to make a final impression on the Atlantic rankings.  In the CHE, the Vulcans have already secured a playoff spot and with a victory over Fredonia State will clinch their second straight and 10th Kaliena Cup overall.

ACHA ATLANTIC REGION RANKINGS: 

1. Farmingdale State College
2. Fairfield University
3. George Mason University
4. Quinnipiac University
5. Rowan University
6. California University of PA
7. Fordham University
8. Southern Connecticut State University
9. University of Pitt-Johnstown
10. University of Delaware
11. Suffolk County Community College
12. Fredonia State University
13. Loyola University of MD
14. Rampo College
15. Massachusetts Maritime Academy
     

CHE PLAYOFF SCHEDULE:  

Semi-Final Game #1
Friday March 2nd: #1 seed vs. #4 seed – 7:15 pm – S&T Bank Arena

Semi-Final Game #2
Friday March 2nd: #2 seed vs. #3 seed – 9:45 pm – S&T Bank Arena

Championship Game
Saturday March 3rd: Semi-Final #1 Winner vs. Semi-Final #2 Winner – 12:15 pm – S&T Bank Arena

VULCANS LEADING SCORERS:  The Vulcans are led offensively by Alex Smith with 11 goals and 15 assists for 26 points, Tyler Gettel with nine goals and 15 assists for 24 points and Kyle Cunningham with five goals and 17 assists for 22 points.  In net the Vulcans are led by Ryan Lloyd who is 11-4-1 with a 2.45 GAA and a .911 save percentage.

GREYHOUNDS LEADING SCORERS:  The Greyhounds are led offensively by Keith Bishop with 12 goals and 10 assists for 22 points, Thomas Linkus with nine goals and 10 assists for 19 points and Luke Hiltwein with 10 goals and six assists for 16 points.  In net the Greyhounds are led by Chris Hughes who is 7-7 with a 4.83 GAA and a .775 save percentage.

BLUE DEVILS LEADING SCORERS:  The Blue Devils are led offensively by Michael Kreuz with 15 goals and five assists for 20 points, Collin Eastman with seven goals and 12 assists for 19 points and Logan Warren with six goals and 12 assists for 18 points.  In net the Blue Devils are led by Brian Jordan who is 7-6 with a 3.48 GAA and a .901 save percentage.
 

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