Last year’s MASCAC runner-ups return will a veteran core that’s looking to get back to the championship game.<\/p>\n
“This team returns a great group of athletes,” coach Dean Fuller said. “Last year’s loss in the championship has motivated us to work harder in the off-season so we can get back into that game.”<\/p>\n
In net, the Falcons return senior Robert Vorse, who saw the majority of time between the pipes last season, posting a 3.09 goals-against-average and .895 save percentage while making the first team All-MASCAC.<\/p>\n
Senior co-captain Chris Riggs (13-22) highlights the returning firepower up front, along with juniors Kris Threlkeld (9-9) and Kevin McCready (13-7). Fuller said sophomores Justin Quinn (9-9), Trevor Lawler (6-10), and John Vets (12-7) will also be counted upon. Gone is first team All-MASCAC member Andrew Hutton (12-22), who ranked second on the team in points a year ago.<\/p>\n
On defense, the Falcons lose Chris Brecken (0-11), along with second team All-MASCAC member Pat Dolan (3-13), but back are senior co-captain Billy Pescosolido (2-13) and classmate Erik Trahan (3-6), each of whom will be “taking on serious key minutes.”<\/p>\n
Fuller said he will emphasize an aggressive style of play all over the ice, in addition to tightening up Fitchburg’s special team units.<\/p>\n
“Our goal is to have a top power play and penalty kill. If we are successful on special teams, we should be competitive nightly,” he said.<\/p>\n
Additionally, Fuller said he’ll be looking for the commitment necessary from his team in order to win.<\/p>\n
“[We need] to practice well, stay healthy, and prepare for every contest,” Fuller said. “No nights off, no practices off.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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