Men’s Hockey Faces Bentley on Senior Night
Rochester, N.Y. – The RIT Men’s Hockey team is set to host Bentley on Senior Night, marking the end of their home schedule for the 2025-26 season. This highly anticipated match features two top contenders in the Atlantic Hockey Association (AHA) standings.
Matchup Overview
RIT returns after a 10-day break, fresh off a 2-1 victory against Niagara on February 10. With this win, the Tigers now hold a record of 4-1-2 over their last seven games, including two shootout victories. Bentley comes into this matchup having split a recent home series with Sacred Heart, losing 4-0 before winning 5-1 the following day.
Live Coverage
Fans can follow the game live through multiple platforms:
- Watch on FloHockey.tv or NESN+
- Local Audio: WITR 89.7 FM or FOX Sports 1280 AM
- Web Audio: witr.rit.edu or foxsports1280.iheart.com
- Live Stats: ritathletics.com/sidearmstats/mhockey
Playoff Dynamics
With only two weeks remaining in the regular season, both teams are looking to secure their positions for playoffs. RIT needs four points from its final three games to guarantee a top-five finish. Conversely, Bentley aims for three points in their last three matches to clinch the Bob DeGregorio Trophy, securing the playoff top seed.
Honoring the Seniors
Prior to puck drop, RIT will honor the eight seniors of the Class of 2026: Gustav Blom, Austin Brimmer, Trent Burnham, Simon Isabelle, Philippe Jacques, Adam Jeffery, Xavier Lapointe, and Tyler Mahan.
Recent Performances
In their last game against Niagara, senior forward Austin Brimmer and first-year forward Zach Wigle each contributed significantly, scoring a goal and providing an assist. After a scoreless first period, the Tigers took the lead early in the second period. RIT’s sophomore goaltender, Jakub Krbecek, recorded 22 saves to secure his 17th win of the season.
Previous Encounters
This will be the 51st meeting between RIT and Bentley in Division I era. RIT currently leads the series with a record of 28-18-4, including a favorable home record of 13-11-1. The last meeting took place on November 21, where RIT lost 3-2 despite an early lead.
Key Player Highlights
- Zach Wigle: Leads RIT with 22 points, including 7 goals and a team-high 16 assists.
- Evan Konyen: AHA Rookie of the Month for January, has scored 12 goals and totaled 22 points.
- Austin Brimmer: Instrumental in RIT’s recent success, boasts 20 points with 7 goals this season.
Statistical Insights
RIT’s impressive defensive game is evident as they rank in the top 20 nationally in both penalty killing and scoring defense. They have successfully killed 84.3% of opponent power-play opportunities while allowing only 2.48 goals per game, ranking 15th in the country.
As the Tigers prepare to face Bentley on Senior Night, the excitement builds for what promises to be a pivotal match in the AHA standings.
