2023-24 Worcester State University Men's Ice Hockey News

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MASCAC Announces 2024 Winter/Spring All-Academic Team
MASCAC Announces 2024 Winter/Spring All-Academic Team

Westfield, MA — A total of 1,005 student-athletes have been honored by the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference with selection to the league’s Winter/Spring 2024 All-Academic team that was released earlier today by Commissioner Angela Baumann.

From WSU to the DCU, Worcester’s own Nick Pennucci ’23 continues to impress
From WSU to the DCU, Worcester’s own Nick Pennucci ’23 continues to impress

By the time Nick Pennucci was five years old, he was already skating and learning to play ice hockey, an activity that would quickly grow into a lifelong passion.

Lancers Wrap up Season versus Corsairs
Lancers Wrap up Season versus Corsairs

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Men’s Hockey (8-17, 7-14) team traveled to their first-round playoff game to square up with the UMass-Dartmouth Corsairs (15-10, 13-8). The Lancers are the 6th seed in this year's MASCAC tournament. Last season, the team hit the 12-win mark and played in the final against Plymouth State and were looking for a chance to head back to Plymouth State with a victory over the Corsairs. Recent form has seen the Lancers average 3.5 goals per game while only conceding 1.75, and they were hoping to keep that trend going tonight. 

Kubik and Schaaf Named to MASCAC Weekly Honors
Kubik and Schaaf Named to MASCAC Weekly Honors

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Men’s Ice Hockey team has two named to this weeks MASCAC honors as junior Jakub Kubik (Uherske Hradiste, Czech Republic) and first year Michael Schaaf (Nashua, NH) took home the honors. Kubik would end the week with the MASCAC Goalie of the Week while Schaaf was named Rookie of the Week.

Senior Night Dominance for Lancers as they Claim Post Season Berth
Senior Night Dominance for Lancers as they Claim Post Season Berth

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Lancers (7-17, 6-14 MASCAC) faced off against the MCLA Trailblazers (7-16-1, 5-14-1 MASCAC) in a critical matchup with the winner advancing to the conference playoffs with a victory. 

Wilson Tallies 5 Points In Pivotal Battle Against The Vikings
Wilson Tallies 5 Points In Pivotal Battle Against The Vikings

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Lancers (6-17, 5-14 MASCAC) faced off against the Salem State Vikings (6-16-1, 6-12-1 MASCAC) on the road in a critical conference matchup, the Lancers needing to win their last two games for a shot at the playoffs. The season series is currently split at 1-1. The Lancers convincingly defeated Salem on the road 5-2 in late November. The Vikings retaliated with a win of their own at the Worcester Ice Center 4-0 a month ago. FINAL: LANCERS 5 | SALEM ST. 2

Lancers Dropped by Falcons
Lancers Dropped by Falcons

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Lancers (6-16, 5-13) hit the road Saturday when they traveled north to Fitchburg State to take on the Falcons (11-9-2, 10-6-2) in a key MASCAC battle.

Worcester Hosts First Annual Dog Toy Toss in Loss to Corsairs
Worcester Hosts First Annual Dog Toy Toss in Loss to Corsairs

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Men’s Ice Hockey team (6-15, 5-12) hosted the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth (12-9, 10-7) in their first annual inaugural Dog Toy Toss to support the Worcester Animal Rescue League. Toys were sold and donations collected prior to the start of the game, with the toss set to occur after the Worcester State Lancers goal of the game. Worcester, who just came off an upset win over currently fourth seeded Westfield State, looked to add another consecutive win to their column in a pivotal rematch with the Corsairs.

Worcester State Ignites for Big Win Versus Westfield State
Worcester State Ignites for Big Win Versus Westfield State

Worcester, MA- After a slight game delay due to some broken glass panes, the Worcester State Lancers (5-15, 4-12) and the Westfield Owls (12-7-1, 9-6-1) were set to take the ice in a crucial MASCAC matchup. 

196 Lancers named to MASCAC Fall/Winter All-Academic Team
196 Lancers named to MASCAC Fall/Winter All-Academic Team

Westfield, MA — A total of 1,390 student-athletes have been honored by the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference with selection to the league’s Fall/Winter 2023 All-Academic team that was released earlier today by Commissioner Angela Baumann.

Worcester Failed To Cage Rams In Conference Battle
Worcester Failed To Cage Rams In Conference Battle

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Lancers (5-14, 4-11 MASCAC) faced off against the Framingham State Rams (7-11, 7-8 MASCAC) at Loring Arena in Middlesex County for a crucial conference matchup that could impact playoff seeding. Entering tonight, the three-game series between these two teams is tied up at 1-1. Worcester got the best of the Rams in the first matchup on the road, outscoring the opponent 5-1 in early November. Nearly a month later, the Lancers dropped the second game at home by a score of 2-0. FINAL: FRAMINGHAM ST. 6 | LANCERS 4

Lancers Battle to Loss versus #15 Plymouth State
Lancers Battle to Loss versus #15 Plymouth State

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Men’s Ice Hockey team (5-13-0, 4-10-0) wraps up their three game series of the season this afternoon when they host the #15 Plymouth State Panthers (15-1-2, 12-0-2) in MASCAC play. The Lancers have lost the last two matchups this year and look to deal Plymouth their first conference loss of the season.

Lancers Pick Up Conference Win Against MCLA 6-4
Lancers Pick Up Conference Win Against MCLA 6-4

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Lancers (4-13, 3-10 MASCAC) traveled to Western Massachusetts where they faced off against the MCLA Trailblazers (3-13-1, 1-11-1) in a crucial conference matchup that could decide playoff seeding. The last game between these two took place in early December with both teams having the opportunity to play at the DCU Center as Worcester walked away with a 5-3 win. FINAL: LANCER 6 | MCLA 4

Lancers Fall to Vikings
Lancers Fall to Vikings

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Men’s Ice Hockey team (4-12, 3-9) are looking to get back onto the winning track Saturday night, hosting the Salem State Vikings (4-12, 4-8) in a pivotal MASCAC conference battle. In the last meeting between these two teams back in November, Worcester State was able to come away with the 5-2 victory that night and was primed for a repeat performance at the Fidelity Bank Ice Center.

Behind the Shield: Martin Dlugolinsky
Behind the Shield: Martin Dlugolinsky

Hello and Happy New Year, welcome to BEHIND THE SHIELD, an article series where I, your host, Denzel Valera, will be sitting down with some of your favorite Worcester State Athletes to get to know a bit more about what is inside the mind of these athletes and what inspires and motivates them everyday. On this week's episode I sat down with a veteran member of the Worcester State University Lancers Men’s Ice Hockey Team. Class of 2025, Forward, from Stara Lubovna, Slovakia, #8 Martin Dlugolinsky.

Lancers Fall to Falcons in MASCAC Battle
Lancers Fall to Falcons in MASCAC Battle

Worcester, MA- After over a month away the Worcester State Men’s Ice Hockey (4-11, 3-8) team returns to the Fidelity Bank Ice Center. In the Thursday night showdown, the Lancers will be playing host to MASCAC current 3rd seed Fitchburg State Falcons (7-6-2, 6-3-2) in a pivotal conference battle. Worcester looks to rebound from a hard loss versus UMass-Dartmouth last Saturday that saw them gain a point in overtime action but drop to the Corsairs 4-3.