Griffin Week, the annual athletic-filled slate of competition, begins tonight, February 22 with a Battle of the Bridge hockey game versus Niagara University. Puck drop is set for 7:35 p.m. at the HARBORCENTER. The seven seniors on the men’s hockey team, Ian Edmondson, Dylan McLaughlin, Cameron Heath, Jimmy Mazza, Matt McLeod, Felix Chamberland and Alex Jaekle, will be honored in a pre-game ceremony beginning at approximately 7:25 p.m.
Both teams are fighting for playoff positioning as the regular season enters its final week of competition. Canisius competes against Niagara on Saturday, February 23 at 7:00 p.m. at Niagara University.
Discounted tickets for faculty and staff are available by calling (716) 888-8499. Note: If you plan to attend the game tonight, February 22, it is strongly encouraged that you to take the subway. There is a concert at the Key Bank Center tonight at 7:00 p.m. and parking will be more expensive than usual.
The Canisius women’s basketball team will host a pair of MAAC games at the KAC this weekend. The Griffs host Siena College tonight, February 22 at 7:00 p.m. Click here to add this event to your calendar. They will host Monmouth University on Sunday, February 24 at 2:00 p.m. Click here to add this event to your calendar.
Canisius and Monmouth are tied for fifth place in the MAAC, both with 7-7 records, while Siena is a 1/2 game behind at 7-8. The top five teams receive a first-round bye in the MAAC Tournament. Sunday, February 24 is senior night for the following players: Sara Hinriksdottir, Zhane Irby, Amanda Schiefen and Maria Welch. They will be honored before tip-off.
The Canisius women’s lacrosse team opens its home portion of the 2019 schedule on Monday, February 25 at 1:00 p.m. at the KAC against 5th ranked Northwestern University. There is no admission charge. Click here to add this event to your calendar.
For additional information on Griffin Week and the games listed above, please visit www.GoGriffs.com.
Submitted by: John Maddock, Athletics
