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EASTON, Mass. (February 14, 2024) – Sophomore Greg Japchen and junior Cam Mannion were recognized by Everything College Hockey (ECH) as the Sponges of the Week, the organization announced on Wednesday.
The defensive pair paved the way for the Skyhawks during Saturday's 4-2 victory at home over Lindenwood University that saw the squad block 30 total shots, matching their season-high mark set against Long Island University on October 30th. Stonehill's victory over Lindenwood also marked the program's first-ever NCAA Division I win.
Japchen blocked a game-high eight shots on the night, while Mannion added seven of his own, including three straight during a 20 second stretch on the penalty kill against the Lions.
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Japchen has been a force on the offensive and defensive end of the ice this season, totaling 76 blocks and ranking second on the team with 14 points off three goals and 11 assists. Mannion has appeared in 11 games this season where he has registered 20 blocks, eight of which came in the two-game series against Lindenwood this past weekend.
Stonehill (1-29) closes out its 2023-24 home slate tonight against Assumption University at 7 p.m. The Skyhawks will return to action on Friday, February 23rd, for their series opener at LIU.
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