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The Hawks honored their 13 seniors prior to the start of the contest. Tyler Nocito (Mahopac, N.Y.), Garrett Frost (Wading River, N.Y.), Liam Downey (Blue Point, N.Y.), Ben Morenus (Homer, N.Y.), Cooper Francis (Lynbrook, N.Y.), Aidan Rhatigan (Wynantskill, N.Y.), Kyle MacLeod (Walpole, Mass.), Joseph Pagano (Oceanside, N.Y.), Sean McInnis (Bridgewater, Mass.), Jakob Day (Palmyra, N.Y.), Liam Nafey (Wallkill, N.Y.), Harrison Kirby (Lynbrook, N.Y.) and Matthew LoCasto (Floral Park, N.Y.).
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Energized by their Senior Day ceremony, Garrett Frost and Tyler Nocito got things started swiftly as Nocito set up Frost and Garrett was able to put it away with a rocket to take a one goal lead in the opening minute.
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Frost connected on his second goal, doing it on his own this time, securing the brace at the 11:30 mark.
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Up by two, the Hawks kept pushing for more as first year attacker Mason Adams (Delmar, NY) picked up his first goal of the day after receiving a wonderful set up pass from Tararihwakohe Lazore (Hogansburg, NY).
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Lazore, the Hawks' leader in assists continued to distribute the ball at a high rate, finding Hartwick's leading scorer in Colin August (Garrison, N.Y.) for his first goal of the day.
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On the ensuing face off, Cooper Francis scooped up the ground ball and turned on the jets, dishing it off to Lazore for the swift score just tens seconds after the August goal.
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With five goals in five minutes, Coach LaSala's squad kept their foot on the gas as LoCasto was able to find a goal on his Senior Day, Frost picked up his first assist of the contest.
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Defenseman Christian Szokoli (Greenlawn, N.Y.) was quick on his feet, scooping up the rebound off an August shot and snuck it past the Wolves keeper to put Wick up by seven goals.
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Nocito picked up his first goal and then assisted August on his second goal to close out the first quarter by a score of 9-1.
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The short intermission did not cool the Hawks off one bit as Spencer Hogaboom (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.) fired in the first score of the second quarter, three minutes in.
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August secured his 9th hat-trick this season, connecting on his third goal just 25 seconds after the Hogaboom score, Liam McManus (Skillman, N.J.) picked up his first assist.
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Frost capitalized on the man-up situation, picking up his second goal with Lazore grabbing yet another assist.
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Kohe Lazore continued to soar around the field and cause havoc from behind the net, assisting Adams and Hogaboom on the ensuing scores, bringing his total to a career-high five assists.
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Ty Crowley (Wallkill, N.Y.) sliced his way through the Wolves defense and fired one past the Keuka keeper through contact for his first score of the day.
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Nocito picked up two assists in man-up situations as Frost and Hogaboom found the back of the net, McManus scored his first goal as the Hawks led 18-1 with two minutes remaining in the second.
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Defenseman Jacob Claus (Pittsford, N.Y.) executed in transition, working his way into the heart of the defense and connecting on his first collegiate goal with one minute remaining in the half.
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Harrison Kirby made the most of his Senior Day, bringing in a career-high two assists in the third quarter as the onslaught continued.
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First year Nicholas Fernandez (Weymouth, MA) continues to make an impact, picking up a goal and an assist in the quarter.
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Ben Morenus ended his Senior Day with an exclamation point, connecting on his first collegiate goal as Steve Grossman (Magnolia, Del.) picked up the assist.
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Ryan Nevins (Warwick, N.Y.) was highly efficient in the third, lacing in two goals on three shots to close out the third quarter.
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The Hawks pumped the brakes on the attack in the fourth quarter, Kirby found the back of the net for the final score in the opening minute with Nevins being credited for the assist.
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A complete team effort from the Hawks helped them cruise to a Senior Day victory over the Wolves, pushing their win streak to four.
The Hawks will get back on the road after back to back home games, facing off with the Utica University Pioneers on Wednesday, April 23rd at 4PM.
Hartwick, often referred to as The Life Balance College, is a private liberal arts and sciences institution in Oneonta, N.Y. Through its distinctive FlightPath approach, Hartwick blends academic excellence, career preparation and an active campus life to help students achieve a balanced and fulfilling college experience. With transparent tuition and a focus on health and wellness, Hartwick prepares students for lifelong success—both professionally and personally.
