<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0G2aZy_0wF8I3tD00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0G2aZy_0wF8I3tD00" width="800" height="450" >The Holy Cross men's ice hockey team secured its first Atlantic Hockey victory of the season by defeating Army West Point 5-3 at Hart Center Rink. This win improves Holy Cross's record to 2-3-0 overall and 1-1-0 in the Atlantic Hockey conference. The match featured standout performances, including junior Matt DeBoer, who contributed significantly to the scoring with two goals. Army's loss brings their record to 1-2-0 overall and 1-1-0 in Atlantic Hockey.<ul><li>Holy Cross outshot Army 14-7 in the first period.</li><li>The Crusaders killed off all three of Army's power play opportunities, maintaining a 95.5% penalty kill success rate this season.</li></ul>Yes, ButWhile Holy Cross delivered a solid performance, Army managed to narrow the deficit late in the game, showcasing their capacity to challenge the Crusaders’ defense.State of Play<ul><li>Holy Cross is now positioned with a 1-1-0 record in Atlantic Hockey after this win.</li><li>Army's overall performance shows they are competitive despite the defeat, with their record now at 1-2-0 overall.</li></ul>Holy Cross is set to continue their campaign with an upcoming two-game series against Sacred Heart in Fairfield, Connecticut on October 25 and 26.Bottom LineThe Crusaders showcased resilience and skill in their first conference win, but they need to maintain this level of performance as they head into a critical stretch of games.</div></body>

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Holy Cross Secures First Atlantic Hockey Win Over Army 5-3

The Holy Cross men's ice hockey team secured its first Atlantic Hockey victory of the season by defeating Army West Point 5-3 at Hart Center Rink. This win improves Holy Cross's record to 2-3-0 overall and 1-1-0 in the Atlantic Hockey conference. The match featured standout performances, including junior Matt DeBoer, who contributed significantly to the scoring with two goals. Army's loss brings their record to 1-2-0 overall and 1-1-0 in Atlantic Hockey.