OSWEGO — It’s that time of year again! It’s Hockey Season! As both the Oswego State Men’s and Women’s teams will take the ice this weekend at home in exhibitions. The women will get it started at 3 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, going up against the London Jr. Deviletes. The men will then follow at 7 p.m., as they host Nazareth College. Saturday will also see the opening of the new History of Hockey display in the arena, which will pay homage to Laker’s hockey, past, and present.
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Women’s Hockey drops first game to London Junior Devilettes
OSWEGO — Hockey in Oswego started Saturday afternoon with a game featuring Women’s Hockey and the London Junior Devilettes. This match up would be the first of two exhibition games the Lakers would play before the start of their regular season in two weekends. All though the team would fall to London 4-0, the group laid down steady work that can be improved on in the coming weeks. The Devilettes would put only one goal past senior Rachael Farmer in 14 shots in the first period. Tia Trovato, freshman goalie, would allow three goals in the third period despite a 10 save effort. Women’s hockey looks to move on into one last exhibition game Saturday against William Smith. Puck drop will be at 3 p.m. at the Marano Campus Center.
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Women’s Hockey secures 10th win of the season against Morrisville
OSWEGO, NY — Women’s Hockey defeated Morrisville Wednesday night 4-2 after a third period comeback from the Lakers. Kate Randazzo would get on the board first as Sara Cruise got the assist. This would push Oswego into the lead heading into the second period before the Mustangs netted two back to back goals within 30 seconds of each other. Morrisville would keep the lead into the third period until freshman Megan Teachout got on the board on a delayed penalty. That same powerplay, the Lakers would take the lead thanks to Amber Thomas and then Eryn Stewart would add one minutes later to secure the victory. Senior Rachael Farmer was solid in net as she saved 16 shots and recorded a .889 save percentage. This is the Lakers 10th win of the season as this pushes them above the other conference teams as they still hold the second seed. Oswego heads on the road Saturday to Utica for a 2 p.m. match up.
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Oswego baseball shines against St. John Fisher
OSWEGO, N.Y. – The boys went to work Tuesday in a battle against St. John Fisher. Ultimately the Lakers were more hungry for the win and came out on top. They had the momentum early on and were able to maintain this momentum throughout the game. The Lakers went up by four runs after sophomore Jacob Levine hit one out of the park resulting in a three run homer. Levine had himself a day with a homer and four RBI’s. St. John Fisher would score six unanswered runs in two innings, ultimately taking a one run lead going into the bottom of the seventh. The Lakers were not going to let off the gas however as they answered right back with two runs after Lukas Olsson scored a two run homer to give the Lakers the momentum. Another three runs sealed the deal for the Lakers as they walked out with an 10-8 victory. The Lakers go on the road Friday to take on Fredonia in their final regular season series. The first matchup begins at 3:00pm.IMAGE PROVIDED BY OSWEGO ATHLETICS
