September 27 vs. Westminster:
Mavericks Sit atop Conference:
The Mavericks currently rank as the top team in the conference in two defensive categories. CMU has the top goals against average at 0.47 and shutout percentage at 0.63.
Winless in the Conference:
Westminster has played four conference games so far, this season, and is currently winless in all of them. The Griffins are in the midst of a four-game losing streak. That puts them with a 4-6 overall record.
Last Season Matchup:
Last season the Mavericks ran away with the game defeating the Griffins 3-0. CMU struck in the first five minutes of the game thanks to a
Malik Mennana goal.
Roy Abergil would add two more goals for the Mavericks in the contest. WCM was outshot 21-9 by the Mavericks in the game.
All Time Record:
CMU is currently undefeated all time against the Griffins. They are 3-0 at home while 1-0 when traveling to Salt Lake City.
Players to Watch:
Forwards
Kevin Del Mazo and Danny Darelli are the players to watch in this one. Del Mazo leads the Mavericks with 12 points thanks to four goals and four assists. Darelli is the Griffins offensive leader with 10 points on the season. He has scored four goals and has two assists.
October 1 vs. South Dakota Mines:
Top 10 in Fouls:
The Mavericks currently rank in the top 10 in the nation for fouls per game at 9.38. That value puts the team at 8th in the country and 1st in the conference.
Goals Per Game:
The Hardrockers currently average 1.71 goals per game, which is higher than the Mavericks. CMU currently sits with a 1.63 goals per game average.
Last Season Matchup:
Last season CMU scored four straight goals before the Hardrockers were able to able to get on the board. But CMU was able to finish the game with a 4-2 victory. The Mavericks outshot SDM 22-8 on the night including 13-6 in shots on goal.
All Time Record:
The Mavericks have yet to lose to the Hardrockers. Since the two teams began playing each other in 2013, CMU is 4-0.
Goalie Watch:
Briley Guarneri and Kyle Daledovich are the teams two goalies in this contest. Guarneri has five shutouts to this point for the Mavericks along with 20 saves. Meanwhile, Daledovich has three shutouts and 31 saves for the Hardrockers.
