PREVIEW: Men’s hockey slated for evening matchup with York

Friday, November 24 

• The Matchup: Ottawa Gee-Gees (8-5) vs York University Lions (3-10)
• Location: Canlan Ice Sports
• Puck drop: 7:15 p.m.
• Last meeting: Ottawa 4, York 3 (Shootout) – October 25, 2017 at Minto Sports Complex

OTTAWA GAME NOTES

• Major stat leaders
  • Goals: Luka Verreault, Max Grondin – 7
  • Assists: Luka Verreault – 9
  • Points: Luka Verreault – 16
  • Wins: Franky Lapenna – 7
• The Gee-Gees have been split in their last two weekends, earning wins against RMC and Nipissing, while dropping games to Queen's and TMU. This weekend, Ottawa is only scheduled for a single meeting, heading to Toronto to take on York for the first time this season.
• In their most recent game, a 4-1 win against Nipissing. Luka Verreault logged two points, adding to his team leading season total. Verreault is averaging over a point per game so far this season.
• The Gee-Gees are only two wins behind OUA East leaders the Queen's Gaels and the UQTR Patriotes (both 10-4), and are looking to close the gap with six games left before the break.

YORK GAME NOTES

• Major stat leaders
  • Goals: Owen Gihula, Brock McLeod – 5
  • Assists: Thomas Lacombe, Keeton Oakley – 7
  • Points: Thomas Lacombe, Brock McLeod – 9
  • Wins: Carter Sethyenko – 3
• York is currently on a five-game losing streak. The last time the Lions earned a win was a 3-1 victory over Waterloo on Nov. 1.  
• The Lions have only scored two powerplay goals in 36 opportunities, the worst powerplay percentage in the OUA (5.6).