The Holy Cross men's hockey team dropped their first Atlantic Hockey game as they were shut out at Colonials Arena on Nov. 4, 3-0. The game is also the first time the Crusaders have been held scoreless in the 2017-18 season.

Robert Morris took a two goal lead in the opening frame that remained through the second period. The Crusaders sustained offensive pressure in the second period, outshooting the Colonials 14-5. Holy Cross posted 10 shots across four powerplays; eight shots coming in the second period on two opportunities. The Colonials extended their lead to 3-0 in the third period while the Crusaders were unable to get on the board.

Score: Holy Cross 0 | Robert Morris 3

Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. | Colonials Arena

Date: Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017

Time: 7:05 p.m.

Records: Holy Cross (3-2-3, 2-1-3 AHC) | Robert Morris (3-5-1, 3-3-1 AHC)

Box Score

HOW IT HAPPENED:

RMU, 1-0 (1st, 5:44, EV): When a loose puck popped out to the front of the net, Spencer Dorowitz backhanded his way around Paul Berrafato to take the lead.

RMU, 2-0 (1st, 15:20, EV): Ryley Risling scored on a scramble in front of the net.

RMU, 3-0 (3rd, 12:36, EV): Luke Lynch scored as the Crusaders were called for a delayed penalty. After a Berrafato save, the rebound bounced to Lynch in the slot for an open net.

TALKING POINTS:

• The game marks the first loss in league play for the Crusaders.
• Robert Morris' Francis Marotte's shutout is the first against Holy Cross in the 2017-18 season.
• The last time the Crusaders were shutout was on Jan. 28, 2017 when Robert Morris came to play at the Hart Center.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Holy Cross recorded 27 shots on goal while Robert Morris tallied 29.
• Neither team scored a powerplay goal in the game. Holy Cross had four powerplay opportunities and only allowed three.
• The teams were even at the faceoff dot, each winning 26.
• The Crusaders blocked 12 shots to the Colonials 14.
• Paul Berrafato made 26 saves in the game.
• T.J. Moore recorded five shots on goal to lead Holy Cross.

UP NEXT

• The Crusaders will host No. 19/RV Air Force at the Hart Center on Nov. 10-11. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. on both nights.

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