Roller hockey improved to 6-0 on the season with four wins at the Eastern Collegiate Roller Hockey Association (ECRHA) Inter-Regional October 23-24 at the Grove City YMCA in Grove City, Pennsylvania.
After posting a 14-1 victory over Michigan State University Saturday morning, the Lions stopped Slippery Rock 11-4 and defeated Robert Morris (Pa.) D2, 20-1 later in the day. Lindenwood added a 6-2 win over the Rock on Sunday to wrap up the weekend.
In the opening game against the Spartans, Nick Dellamorte earned Star #1 honors with seven goals. Brandon Kerst received Star #2 accolades with three goals and two assists, and Christian Acosta was named Star #3 with a goal and five assists. The Lions outshot Michigan State 38-6.
In the first game of the weekend against Slippery Rock, Lindenwood jumped out to a 4-0 advantage and then held off the Rock down the stretch. Dellamorte was named Star #1 again with another seven goals. Nathan Durrans earned Star #2 honors with two goals and an assist, and Nicholas Berger received Star #3 status with a goal and two assists. In a close battle, Lindenwood outshot Slippery Rock 29-27.
The final game of the day against the Robert Morris D2 squad was all Lions as they scored the first 10 goals and the last 10 goals of the contest. Dellamorte led Lindenwood with nine goals and five assists for his third straight Star #1 honor. Star #2 Eric Kurpiewski scored five and assisted on four other goals while Kerst earned Star #3 accolades with two goals and four assists. The Lions outshot the Colonials 31-9.
In the rematch with Slippery Rock on Sunday morning, a quick start with the first four goals of the game again helped Lindenwood to victory. Dellamorte earned his fourth straight Star #1 recognition with two goals and two assists. Kurpiewski was named Star #2 with two goals, and Durrans earned Star #3 with three assists. Once again, Lindenwood just edged the Rock in shots with a 26-20 advantage.
The Lions outscored their four opponents at the ECRHA Inter-Regional 51-8.
