(LEBANON, Ill., Jan. 30) – The McKendree University men's D1 hockey team will continue its road stretch this weekend at Missouri State. Both Friday and Saturday's matchups are scheduled for 7:00pm.
The Bearcats sit at 12-2 overall on the season and 10-2 in Midwest College Hockey (MCH) play. They currently hold the top spot in MCH.
On the season, senior
Dominic Naas (Neurensdorf, Zurich, Switzerland/Casper Coyotes WSHL) paces the offense with 17 goals, 12 assists, and 29 points.
Lazar Lestaric (Belgrade, Serbia/National Sports Academy USHS) guides the attack with a team-leading 17 assists, totaling 26 points. Junior
Shayne Pluto (Calgary, Alberta, Canada/Central Memorial High School) is next in points with seven goals, nine assists, and 17 points.
In net,
Andrew Best (Midland, Ontario, Canada/Cambridge Bears Junior A team) and sophomore
Wes Werner (LaSalle, Ontario, Canada/Sandwich Secondary School) are the primary goalies. Best has a 5-1 record, 1.70 goals against average, and .935 save percentage. Werner sports a 5-1 record, 3.23 goals against average, and .863 save percentage.
About Missouri State
The Ice Bears are 8-14-1-1 overall on the season entering the weekend. Josh Bell is the leading point-getter with 6 goals, 22 assists, and 28 points. Hunter Colley leads the offense with 11 goals. Jordan Bratton and Chris Brown are third with five goals, nine assists, and 14 points apiece.
In net, Bailey Stephens and Brady Griffin are the two primary goalies. Stephens has a 3-6 record, 3.36 goals against average, and .916 save percentage with one shutout. Griffin supports a 3-8 record, 4.62 goals against average, and .891 save percentage with one shutout.
