PREVIEW: #5 men’s hockey set for first road trip of the season

October 10, 2024

Saturday, Oct. 12

OTTAWA GAME NOTES

Major stat leaders
- Goals: Vincent Labelle – 3
- Assists: Mathieu Desgagnes – 4
- Points: Vincent Labelle and Mathieu Desgagnes – 4
- Wins: Franky Lapenna – 1
The Gee-Gees picked up a pair of wins in their season opening weekend. Coming out victorious after two wins on home ice, the Ottawa squad showed they have a great base to work from.
Vincent Labelle and Mathieu Desgagnes quickly put together four points apiece over the weekend, contributing heavily in both matchups. A handful of other Gee-Gees lead the way in playmaking contributions, including captain Anthony Poulin and newcomer Zach Giroux
Already taking down the Ridgebacks once this season, the Gee-Gees will look to repeat the outcome while playing a tighter game. Last season, Ottawa picked up a pair of wins over York, but in their second meeting, the Lions didn't make it easy, forcing an overtime.

ONTARIO TECH GAME NOTES

Major stat leaders
- Goals: Braiden Koran – 2
- Assists: Alex Drover – 3
- Points: Alex Drover – 4
- Wins: Beckett Langkow – 1
Ontario Tech started their season with a loss to the Ottawa Gee-Gees before picking up a win against the Carleton Ravens the following day.
Alex Drover led the way for the Ridgebacks over opening weekend, starting with a pair of assists against the Gee-Gees and a goal and assists against the Ravens.
The Ridgebacks will look forward to their home opener, and to have the home rink edge over the Gee-Gees in their rematch.

Sunday, Oct. 13

YORK GAME NOTES

Major stat leaders
- Goals: Brandon McCartney, Brock McLeod, and Lucas Theriault – 1
- Assists: Five players tied – 1
- Points: Nine players tied – 1
York had a tough opening weekend, dropping games to RMC and Queens in Kingston.
The Lions will face the Ridgebacks the evening before matchup with the Gee-Gees.