Offensive Player of the Week
Nate Watson, Quinnipiac
Jr., New Brunswick, Canada, Pomfret School
Nate Watson registered five goals and three assists in the Bobcats' season opener, helping lead Quinnipiac to a win on the road at UMass Lowell. The sophomore scored three times in the first half, then found the back of the cage twice in the fourth quarter to help QU clinch a victory.
Defensive Player of the Week
Craig Daria, Sacred Heart
Sr., Scarsdale,, NY, Iona Prep
In his first career start, Craig Daria led Sacred Heart to a 16-11 season-opening victory over Stony Brook. Daria made a career-high 16 saves in the win and posted a save percentage of .593.
Face-off Specialist of the Week
Ryan Grove, Sacred Heart
So., Cheshire, CT, Cheshire
Ryan Grove went 22-29 on the face-off x to help Sacred Heart take down Stony Brook 16-11 in the season opener.
Rookie of the Week
Jake Carney, Sacred Heart
FY., Ridgefield, CT, Ridgefield
First year Jake Carney scored a hat trick in his collegiate debut as Sacred Heart defeated Stony Brook 16-11. Carney also picked up two ground balls and one caused turnover in the win.
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With 13 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is in its 45th year of competition during the 2025-26 academic year. Current conference members include: Canisius University, Fairfield University, Iona University, Manhattan University, Marist University, Merrimack College, Mount St. Mary’s University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Sacred Heart University, Saint Peter’s University, and Siena University.
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