RIT edges out Canisius 3-2 with late goals in season finale, sets up match against Mercyhurst in AHA Tournament
No. 20 RIT defeated Canisius 3-2 in the regular-season finale with late goals from Gianfranco Cassaro and Christian Catalano. RIT heads into the Atlantic Hockey Association Tournament as the top seed, while Canisius secures the No. 8 seed.
The Big PictureRIT claimed victory over Canisius in the regular-season finale, securing a top seed position for the upcoming tournament.
By the Numbers- RIT outshot Canisius 43-36, with a notable 16-7 edge in the second period.
- Canisius was 1-for-7 on the power play, while RIT was 1-for-6 with the man advantage.
- RIT finished the regular season as the top seed for the Atlantic Hockey Association Tournament.
- Canisius secured the No. 8 seed for the upcoming tournament.
- Canisius will host No. 9 seed Mercyhurst in a single-game first-round matchup on March 2 at LECOM Harborcenter.
Canisius will face No. 9 seed Mercyhurst in a first-round matchup at LECOM Harborcenter on March 2.
Bottom LineRIT's victory over Canisius secures their top seed position for the tournament, while Canisius prepares to face Mercyhurst in the upcoming first-round matchup.
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