Women’s Hockey Falls to Syracuse in AHA Opener

ERIE, Pa. — Mercyhurst fell to Syracuse 3-1 on Friday. The Lakers held a 27-25 edge in shots and won 31 of 56 faceoffs, but their only goal came on one of three power-play chances. The Lakers came through a scoreless first period behind Magdalena Luggin, who stopped all 11 Syracuse shots she faced, including a save during the penalty kill after Berlin Lolacher’s roughing penalty. The Lakers answered with their own pressure after returning to even strength, getting consecutive looks from Lucy Decoteau and Abby Poitras before a later push that included attempts from Sofia Nuutinen, Avery Bryk, Kate…