SPIDERS SEASON RECAP
5/30/09 //

The Spiders would like to thank everyone who supported us this year including alumni, students and parents. Without your continued support this program would not be possible!. The team battled hard all year long and showed a lot of heart making the BRHC playoffs only to be eliminated by Loyola in the first round. The Spiders would also like to thank coaches Kevin and Brett Silver for their guidance during this past season and look forward to an even better season in 2009-2010!

SPIDERS GO 2-1 FOR WEEKEND
Beat Two Teams from DC, drop close one to CNU

11.13.2008 //
Friday  vs. George Washington W 5-4 (SO)

The Spiders took to the ice this week with their eyes on a perfect weekend. Division rival George Washington University proved to be a great challenge to this early. 10 minutes into the second period Richmond found themselves down 2-0 but Chris Nelson and Matt Improta scored 1 minute and 9 seconds apart with five minutes left in the second to knot the game at 2. Will Denise answered for George Washington with his second tally of the game two minutes later, but Richmond's Ryan Harrity answered with a nifty goal with 1:30 left in the period. Trying to get an advantage heading into the third Richmond pulled goalie Cameron Purves with 5 seconds left in the period, but the faceoff was lost and George Washington fired it all the way down the ice for an empty-netter. The third period was a defensive struggle until 1:23 left in the game when Ryan Harrity buried his second goal of the game to tie things up and send it to overtime. Ultimately the game went into a shootout where Cameron Purves recorded 6 saves on 6 attempts and Richmond's Will Harrison scored on the infamous triple deke to guide the Spiders to victory.

Saturday vs. American University W 8-2

Richmond came out slowly against the much weaker opponent and mid-way through the game the score was close 3-2. Richmond potted one more for the period and went into intermission up 4-2.  Heading into the third American opted to remove their starting goalie who had made 34 saves in two
periods. The replacement goalie was no match for the Spiders who put in 4 more in the third and ran away with the 8-2 victory.

Sunday vs. Christopher Newport L 5-3

Richmond travelled to Newport News hoping to avenge last year's defeat but ultimately fell short. Christopher Newport's Brian Bowser and Bryce Evanson scored 4 of the CNU goals and Richmond's comeback effort fell short. Richmond pulled the game close and held CNU to one goal in the final 30 minutes as Bowser left the game with what CNU reported to be a Broken Ankle. Cameron Purves took the loss turning aside 27 shots. The game saw numerous big hits and a rowdy crowd, but for the Spiders it was better luck next time.

UPCOMING WEEK

The Spiders have a crucial coming weekend as Christopher Newport visits the Ice Zone on Friday and the Spiders travel to North Carolina on Saturday to take on the BRHC-best East Carolina Pirates.

SPIDERS SPLIT IN WEEKEND GAMES
Beat VCU, Lose to Virginia Tech

11.2.2008 //
Friday night, Richmond got a little taste of Revenge this week as they were able to knock off rival Virginia Commonwealth University 4-3. Richmond got on the board early when Mike Bosserman buried one in front. Ultimately, it was Richmond's defense that held the game, Goalie Kevin
Walsh made 34 saves in route to his first win of the season.

Saturday night, The Spiders had upset on their minds as they took on Virginia Tech (who won their first round game 13-2 over UVA), and early Richmond took a 2-0 lead on goals by Glasgow and Nelson. Va Tech came out hard in the second and left the period with a 3-2 lead. Heading into the
third Richmond was still hopeful, but numerous penalties left Richmond on their heels and despite Rob Blosio's first goal of the year the team dropped the game 8-3. Goalie Kevin Walsh made a season-high 58 saves for the Spiders, and Jeff Fritsch earned his first point, while Blosio scored
his aforementioned goal.

SPIDERS ROLL OVER RADFORD
Team Racks up 9 goals en route to a 9-4 victory!

09.29.2008 //
The Spiders took to the ice Friday night against BRHC rival Radford University in their second game of this young season. With many Alumni of the team in attendance due to the Alumni Game being held the following day, the Spiders would put on an offensive show, scoring 9 goals and beating the Highlanders 9-4 in a penalty-filled contest.

The Spiders record now stands at 1-1-0.