Niagara Hockey Sweeps Sacred Heart, Advances to AHA Semifinals in Dominant Win
The Niagara hockey team secured a 5-1 victory over Sacred Heart, advancing to the Atlantic Hockey Semifinals with a sweep in the Quarterfinals.
The Big PictureNiagara's commanding win not only propels them to the semifinals but also showcases their strength in playoff matchups.
By the Numbers- Jarrett Fiske recorded 16 saves, boasting a 1.67 goals-against average and a .957 save percentage in the postseason.
- Niagara went 2-4 on the power play and 3-3 on penalty kills during the game.
- Niagara advances to the Atlantic Hockey Semifinals, marking their seventh appearance in program history.
- This series sweep against Sacred Heart is the first for Niagara since the 2018-19 season against Air Force.
Niagara will face the top-seeded RIT Tigers in a three-game series in the Atlantic Hockey Semifinals, aiming to continue their playoff success.
Bottom LineNiagara's dominant performance against Sacred Heart secures their spot in the Atlantic Hockey Semifinals, setting the stage for an exciting showdown with the RIT Tigers.
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