Game Preview: Syracuse vs. Alabama

Game Preview: Syracuse vs. Alabama

Time: 8:00 AM 

Date: March 7, 2025 

Location: Community First Igloo, Jacksonville, Florida

Today’s matchup features two first-year AAU teams: Syracuse (1-0-0) and Alabama (0-1-0). The two teams have never faced each other before.

Syracuse comes off an impressive 8-3 victory over Springfield yesterday. On the other hand, Alabama suffered a 4-2 loss to the University of Tampa in their opening game.

In terms of division titles, Syracuse claimed the Upstate New York Division while Alabama won the College Hockey South Division. Both teams have shown promise in their respective regions, and today's game will be a significant step for either team in Nationals pool play.

Nationals Stats Leaders:

Syracuse:

• Neve Padulo – 3G, 2A, 5P in 1 game

• Leah Landry – 3G, 1A, 4P in 1 game

• Ivy Dietrich – 2G, 1A, 3P in 1 game

Alabama:

• Claire Carson – 1G, 1A, 2P in 1 game

• Katherine Sabre – 1G, 0A, 1P in 1 game

• Anna Zahorchak – 0G, 1A, 1P in 1 game

Goaltenders:

Syracuse:

• Emma Lacz and Harper Keenan split time in goal yesterday against Springfield.

• Lacz allowed 1 goal on 7 shots against, posting a 0.857 SV%.

• Keenan allowed 2 goals on 15 shots, earning a 0.867 SV%.

• Emma Lacz will start in net for Syracuse today against Alabama.

Alabama:

• Natalie Kutz played the entire game against Tampa, allowing 4 goals on 28 shots, with a 0.857 SV%.

Today's matchup will be crucial for both. Syracuse will aim to continue their strong performance from yesterday, while Alabama will be looking to bounce back from their loss and gain momentum. With both teams hungry for a win, this game is set to be a thrilling contest.