Firriolo Named AHA Defensive Player of the Week

WINTHROP, Mass. - After recording a career game high five blocked shots, Anthony Firriolo earned the Atlantic Hockey Association's Defensive Player of the Week award. The total was also an Atlantic Hockey high on the weekend.

The five-block effort by the Montville, N.J., native was part of a 22-block effort by Army in the contest. This is the second career Atlantic Hockey weekly honor for the former AHA All-Rookie Team selection.

Firriolo and the Black Knights open up Tate Rink as they begin their Atlantic Hockey schedule Friday night. The contest is slated for a 7:05 puck drop.

ATLANTIC HOCKEY PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Logan Britt, Jr., D, Sacred Heart (Crystal Lake, Ill.)

ATLANTIC HOCKEY DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Anthony Firriolo, Jr., D, Army West Point (Montville, N.J.)

ATLANTIC HOCKEY GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK

Nicholas Grabko, So., Bentley (Channahon, Ill.)

ATLANTIC HOCKEY ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

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About the Atlantic Hockey Association

The Atlantic Hockey Association is marking its 19th season of competition in 2021-22. The 10-team NCAA Division I conference consists of, American International College (Yellow Jackets), Bentley University (Falcons), Canisius College (Golden Griffins), The College of the Holy Cross (Crusaders), Mercyhurst University (Lakers), Niagara University (Purple Eagles), Rochester Institute of Technology (Tigers), Sacred Heart University (Pioneers), the United States Air Force Academy (Falcons) and the United States Military Academy (Black Knights). For more information, visit atlantichockeyonline.com.

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Firriolo Named AHA Defensive Player of the Week

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