Lakers Blank Robert Morris

LSSU goalie, Jeff Jakaitis, recorded his fifth career shutout by stopping all 14 Robert Morris University shots. LSSU ended off their 0-23 power play drought with two tallies in the third period while on the man advantage. The Lakers jumped out to an early lead with Barnabas Birkeland scoring his first goal of the season just 1:36 into the game. The Lakers where able to hold onto their one goal lead throughout the first and second periods. Laker captain, Steve McJannet, scored an insurance goal during a 5 minute LSSU power play at 11:27 of the second period with assists going to Jason Miller and Derek A. Smith. Dan Eves added his fourth goal of the season with just over 2 minutes to play in the game on the power play with assists going to Josh Sim and Jon Booras. LSSU went 2 for 5 on the power play while holding Robert Morris University to just one shot in their 5 power play opportunities. The Lakers also dominated the faceoff circle winning almost twice as many faceoffs as RMU. LSSU locks heads with RMU Saturday night at 7:35.