Black Knights Sweep Two-Game Series at Holy Cross

Friday, January 22

Worcester, MA

6:05 PM

Army West Point

5-5-0

Holy Cross

4-7-0

Army West Point

Holy Cross

Black Knights Sweep Two-Game Series at Holy Cross

January 22, 2021 | Hockey

Box Score

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Army West Point hockey team completed the series sweep of Holy Cross with a 4-1 victory at Hart Center Rink on Friday.

A night after riding three unanswered goals to a win, the Black Knights scored four unanswered goals to claim their fourth victory in their last five games.

"This was a great week. For us to be able to come out here on the road and get two wins is huge," Head Coach Brian Riley said. "We put a huge emphasis in practice this week on our intensity. We knew we had to come here and work hard and that carried over into these games."

After falling behind 1-0, Army evened the game just 13 seconds later when Daniel Haider sent home a rebound to even the score 1-1. The Black Knights jumped ahead on an Anthony Firriolo one-timer and extended the lead on Lincoln Hatten's second goal of the year.

"It has been pretty special to see our team find its identity this past weekend," Haider said. "All our lines and D pairings played smart and played with a swagger. This weekend was a big step for us and we are looking forward to preparing for next weekend."

Senior goaltender Trevin Kozlowski continued his hot streak, winning his fourth consecutive start. The streak ties the longest of his career, as he claimed four straight wins in a stretch in November and December of 2019.

"It's hard to win, but it is definitely a lot harder to get sweeps," Riley said. "We're going to enjoy this one for a couple of days and then get ready to get back to work."

The Black Knights (5-5) will now turn their attention to Sacred Heart, who Army will face four times in the team's next five games. The teams will kick-off a home-and-home series on Jan. 29 when they meet at Tate Rink at 5:05 p.m.

HIGHLIGHTS AND NOTES

Goalie Trevin Kozlowski won his fourth consecutive start, matching the longest win streak of his career.
Colin Bilek's empty-net goal in the third period was his ninth goal in Army's last seven games.
Junior Eric Butte recorded a career-high three points (0-3-3) in the contest.
Freshman Jake Felker posted his first collegiate point with his assist on Daniel Haider's second period goal.

HOW IT HAPPENED:
First Period

The teams were held off the scoreboard in the first with Army outshooting Holy Cross 10-6.

Second Period

Holy Cross got on the board first, as Frank Boie scored the game's first goal 5:16 into the period.
Army struck back 13 seconds later when Jake Felker skated the puck fired the puck at the net and a rebound found the stick of Daniel Haider for his third goal of the year to even the game at 1-1.
The Black Knights took their first lead two minutes later, when the team's top defensive pair combined for a goal. Anthony Firriolo one-timed a John Zimmerman pass to give Army the 2-1 lead.
Lincoln Hatten added to the lead in the closing minutes of the period, when off the faceoff he sent a long backhand to the back of the net to make it 3-1.

Third Period