D'Youville vs. Findlay
Thursday, Aug. 31st- 1:00 pm
Dobson Field
Live Stream: ECC Network
 
D'Youville at Pitt-Johnstown
Saturday, Sept. 2nd- 12:00 pm
Johnstown, PA
Live Stream: PSAC Sports Digital Network
 
Opening Kickoff
The Saints begin their 2023 campaign at home on Thursday at 1:00 pm against the University of Findlay. They then will travel to Johnstown, Pennsylvania where they will take on Pitt-Johnstown on Saturday at 12:00 pm.
 
New Beginnings
D'Youville welcomes an entirely new coaching staff this season. Stu Riddle takes over the reins as head coach after four years as Northern Kentucky's head coach. Assisting him are Michael Simcock, who comes over from Manchester, England, and Adam Lund, who comes to D'Youville after a decorated playing career at Pensacola Christian College.
 
Returning for the Saints
D'Youville welcomes back 12 players this season, including Arthur Pratees, who led the squad with four assists last year, and Aaron Baffour, who was second on the team with two goals. Also returning is goalkeeper Josh Marer, who appeared in three games last season, recording four saves on four shots.
 
New Blood
The Saints welcome six freshmen this season. They also welcome in two transfers- Gabriel Kiekenbeck, a junior who comes over from Peninsula College, and Nick Dipaola, a sophomore who comes over from Finlandia University.
 
About Findlay

• This game is also the Oilers' season opener
• Had a 9-8-1 record last season
• Return their top goal scorer and assist leader from last season in Christian Palushaj, who tallied 10 goals and 5 assists for the Oilers
• This is the first ever matchup between D'Youville and Findlay

 
About Pitt-Johnstown

• This is the Panthers' season opener
• Turned in a 1-12-2 record last season
• Fell to D'Youville 3-0 last season. Overall is 0-1-1 versus the Saints.
• Returns their top goal scorer from last season in Josh Sollars, who put in 3 goals for the Panthers