WORCESTER, Mass. – Men's ice hockey was shutout by AIC, 3-0, Saturday night at the Hart Center Rink in game two of the Atlantic Hockey semifinal round, forcing a win-or-go-home game three.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• AIC took the 1-0 lead with 6:25 remaining in the first period.
• The Yellowjackets scored 21 seconds into their first power play opportunity of the night in the second period.
• The Crusaders went on to kill off seven minutes of AIC power play time in the second period, including a major after a lengthy review.
• AIC iced the game with an empty net goal with 1:02 remaining in the third period.

 
BEYOND THE BOX:

• Senior Jason Grande recorded 22 saves in the loss, while AIC's Nils Wallstrom made 32 in the win.
• AIC recorded 17 blocked shots, led by Brett Callahan, who had five.
• Holy Cross won 36 faceoffs to AIC's 32.

 
UP NEXT:

• The two teams will meet again tomorrow, Sunday, March 17 at 5 p.m.

 
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