Canisius seniors Powell Connor and Kyle Haskins received recognition from the Atlantic Hockey Association for their outstanding performances. Connor was named Defensive Player of the Week, while Haskins was honored as Player of the Week for their contributions in the team's 5-2 victory over Mercyhurst in the first round of the 2024 Atlantic Hockey Association Postseason.

By the Numbers
  • Connor recorded a goal and an assist in the game
  • Haskins also contributed a goal and an assist in the match
  • Connor had a team-leading total of 73 blocked shots
  • Haskins was 8-of-16 on faceoffs
State of Play
  • No. seed 8 Canisius (12-19-4) is set to face No. 2 seed Holy Cross in a best-of-three quarterfinal round series at the Hart Center in Worcester, Mass.
  • Puck drop for the first two games of the series on Friday and Saturday is scheduled for 7 p.m.
  • If necessary, a winner-takes-all game three will be played Sunday at 6 p.m.
Bottom Line

Connor and Haskins' impressive performances have earned them well-deserved recognition from the Atlantic Hockey Association. They will look to carry this momentum into the upcoming crucial quarterfinal round series against Holy Cross.