The Niagara men’s hockey team is the undisputed preseason favorite to win College Hockey America, the Purple Eagles announced Tuesday.
The defending champion Purple Eagles have placed three players on the preseason All-CHA team — goaltender Juliano Pagliero, defenseman Ryan Annesley and forward Vince Rocco, the preseason player of the year pick.
Pagliero and Rocco were first-team all-conference players last season, when Niagara went 17-7-4 and won the CHA tournament.
The Purple Eagles open the season Oct. 10 at Western Michigan.
Women’s Hockey
NU names new assistant
Josh Sciba, Notre Dame’s offensive player of the year in 2006, has been added to the Purple Eagles staff, coach Margot Page announced Tuesday. He replaces Allison Coomey, who left Niagara for Boston University.
“Josh will inject an abundance of energy into our team and will definitely be able to help elevate our level of play this season,” Page said.
Women’s Volleyball
NCCC improves to 7-3
Sisters Margo and Taylor Pagano combined for 20 kills, 24 digs and four aces as Niagara County Community College defeated Mercyhurst Northeast in four sets, 25-23, 25-15, 21-25, 25-18.
Golf
Habeman helps Medaille win
John Habeman (Kenmore West) shot a 6-over-par 78 at Springville Country Club as Medaille defeated Daemen, ECC and D’Youville in the Spartan Shootout. Aaron Jantzi led Medaille with a 74.
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