The 4-1 UC Bearcats prepare to take on the 0-2 Xavier Musketeers in a two game series this weekend.

The Bearcats went 1-3 against Xavier last season, and are looking to redeem themselves on home ice in this weekend’s series.  The contests mark the first two of a total of four games against the Musketeers this season.

Fully one half of UC’s 30 man roster are new, and have never set foot on the ice against rival XU.  As senior goalie Ted Riolo pointed out, the Bearcats haven’t faced the XU team since last season’s disappointing series.  Riolo also noted this Friday’s game will be only the second game the Bearcats have played at their new home, Sports Plus.

The Bearcats hope to add to two big wins picked up at the ACHA National Showcase in Roanoke, VA two weeks ago.  After dropping the first game of the showcase to the PSU-B Lions, UC rallied with an impressive 13-2 victory over NOVA.  The Bearcats finished out the tournament with a 5-3 victory over the USF Ice Bulls, which team captain Mike “Jags” Jagelewski, and assistant captain Will Hunter call the highlight of the season so far.  With more than half the season still ahead, fans can hope to see some exciting hockey from this young team.

The games will take place at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Sports Plus in Sharonville.  For directions to Sports Plus see below. Tickets are only $7 for adults, $5 for non-UC students, $3 for children, and are available at the door.

Bearcat Hockey encourages all UC students and Alumni to come out and cheer the team to victory against arch-rival Xavier this weekend.