The Saint Michael's College men's ice hockey team is set to host a Northeast-10 Conference Championship semifinal on Saturday at Cairns Arena at 4 p.m. after earning a first-round bye as the second seed. They will face the winner of Tuesday's first-round contest between No. 3 Southern New Hampshire University and No. 6 Post University.

By the Numbers
  • Tickets: $10 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and children, free for students at NE10 schools with a valid ID
  • Saint Michael's regular season record: 15-13 overall, 13-7 NE10
  • Saint Michael's head coach Damian DiGiulian: 12th-year, with a 72-48-9 record in NE10 play and nine postseason appearances
State of Play
  • Saint Michael's earned a first-round bye as the second seed and will host the semifinal
  • Junior Brennan McFarland leads the team in points and assists, while sophomore Cole Manahan leads the NE10 in goals-against average and save percentage
  • Saint Michael's has won six of their final seven games, enters their second straight season hosting a semifinal, and is pursuing their sixth NE10 postseason crown
Bottom Line

The Saint Michael's College men's ice hockey team is primed to host the NE10 Championship semifinal after earning a first-round bye, with a strong track record and key players ready to lead the pursuit of their sixth NE10 postseason crown.