Photos: Canisius defeats Holy Cross 3-0 to win Atlantic Hockey championship
The Canisius College Golden Griffins punched their ticket to the NCAA hockey tournament with a 3-0 victory over Holy Cross in the Atlantic Hockey Association championship game on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
Canisius and Holy Cross players stand for the national anthem before the start of the Atlantic Hockey Association championship game at LECOM Harborcenter on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
Canisius forward Simon Gravel is interfered with by Holy Cross defenseman Jack Robilotti during the first period.
Canisius head coach Trevor Large yells during a line change during the first period.
Canisius forward Grant Loven checks Holy Cross forward Alex Peterson during the first period.
Canisius forward Simon Gravel skates behind the Holy Cross net during the first period.
Canisius forward Nick Bowman celebrates his goal during the second period.
Canisius forward Nick Bowman receives a fist bump from head coach Trevor Large after scoring during the second period.
Canisius goaltender Jacob Barczewski makes a pad save during the second period.
Canisius forward Max Kouznetsov battles for a loose puck with Holy Cross defenseman Mack Oliphant during the second period.
Canisius forwards Dan DiGrande (14) and Nick Bowman (13) celebrate after Bowman's goal during the second period.
Canisius goaltender Jacob Barczewski makes a save on Holy Cross forward Grayson Constable during the second period.
Canisius forward Erik Urbank checks Holy Cross forward Liam McLinskey during the third period.
Canisius captain Keaton Mastrodonato collides with Holy Cross defenseman Jack Robilotti during the third period.
Canisius players Jackson Decker (24) and Jacob Barczewski (30) follow a loose puck after a Holy Cross shot during the third period.
Canisius goaltender Jacob Barczewski makes a save on a shot by Holy Cross forward Tyler Ghirardosi during the third period.
Canisius celebrates its 3-0 victory over Holy Cross in the Atlantic Hockey Association championship game.
Canisius celebrates an empty net goal during the third period.
Canisius players celebrate an empty net goal during the third period.
Canisius players celebrate the closing seconds of the American Hockey Association championship victory over Holy Cross.
Canisius forward Keaton Mastrodonato (8) celebrates his empty net goal with forward Ryan Motto (27) during the third period.
Canisius celebrates its 3-0 victory over Holy Cross in the Atlantic Hockey Association championship game
Canisius defenseman Jack Lyons celebrates the Golden Griffins' 3-0 victory over Holy Cross in the Atlantic Hockey Association championship game.
Canisius captain J.D. Pogue celebrates the Golden Griffins' 3-0 victory over Holy Cross in the Atlantic Hockey Association championship game.
Canisius celebrates with the Atlantic Hockey Association trophy after its 3-0 victory over Holy Cross for the AHA championship.
Canisius head coach Trevor Large celebrates with defenseman Hudson Lambert after the Golden Griffins' 3-0 victory over Holy Cross in the Atlantic Hockey Association championship game.
Canisius forward J.D. Pogue celebrates a 3-0 victory over Holy Cross in the Atlantic Hockey Association championship game.
Canisius goaltender Jacob Barczewski celebrates a 3-0 victory over Holy Cross in the Atlantic Hockey Atlantic championship game.
Canisius defenseman Jackson Decker celebrates a 3-0 victory over Holy Cross in the Atlantic Hockey Association championship game.
Canisius coach Trevor Large walks across the ice after the Golden Griffins' defeated Holy Cross 3-0 in the Atlantic Hockey Association championship game at LECOM Harborcenter on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
Canisius forward Eric Urbank celebrates the Golden Griffins' 3-0 victory over Holy Cross during the Atlantic Hockey Association championship at LECOM Harborcenter on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
Canisius forward Max Kouznetsov celebrates the Golden Griffins' 3-0 victory over Holy Cross in the Atlantic Hockey Association championship game at LECOM Harborcenter on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
Harry Scull Jr.
Staff Photographer
I'm a Springville native, a Buffalo State graduate, an award-winning photojournalist. I've been with The Buffalo News since 1996. I'm passionate about covering high school sports and music.
The Canisius hockey team is going back to the NCAA Tournament, by virtue of a 3-0 win against Holy Cross in the Atlantic Hockey Association championship game Saturday at LECOM Harborcenter.