During the 23-24 hockey season, the Crusaders went 16-14-3 overall. With a record of 6-4 at home, 5-4-2 away, and 5-6-1 at neutral sites, they had an outstanding and impressive season. Highlight games of the season included playing St. X at Heritage Bank Center, where they beat them 4-2 despite being projected to lose. Other highlight games were the last two of the season: one against Upper Arlington at Northlands Ice Center, where they won 3-2, and the last game against Olentangy Berlin at Chiller North, where they won 4-3 in overtime. These victories set up their next games in the Blue Jackets Cup and the OHSAA State Tournament.

Returning Players

Jacob Sackenheim – Last year Jacob had 11 goals and 15 assists through 35 games for a total of 26 points. This put him as one of the team’s leaders in points

Christian Rivard – Christian is a Junior this year. Last year he was one of the team’s leading goal scorers. Rivard had 16 goals and 17 assists. This put him at 33 points on the year which was the most on the team.

Will Mangen – Will is a senior this year. Returning for his 4th year of Moeller hockey. He had 1 goal and 4 assists. This put him at 5 points on the season.

Breaden Sample - Breaden is a senior this season and is returning for his 4th year of Moeller hockey. Last season, Breaden had 19 goals and 12 assists. This put Breaden as the team leader in goals.

Finn Friede – Finn is a senior this year. He is returning for his 4th year of Moeller hockey. Last season, Finn had 11 goals and 11 assists.

New Players

Jake Grote - Jake played freshman year then took a year off and is returning for his junior year. Jake also plays lacrosse during the spring.

Brady Newlin – Brady took a year off last year and is returning this year for his Junior year. Brady also plays lacrosse in the spring.

Key Games

Looking at the hockey team’s schedule, there are many games against some of the best competition in Ohio. This season, the hockey team will play St. X on December 21st at home. This game is always one to watch; no matter how good either team is, it’s always going to be competitive. The next big game will be away on January 3rd against Olentangy Berlin, who knocked the Crusaders out of the Blue Jackets Cup after losing to the Crusaders four days before the rematch. One final big game this season is against Olentangy Liberty. Last year, the Crusaders lost 0-7. This year, the Crusaders look to take them down in their 8th game of the season.

Outlook for the Season

Jake Grote shared his personal outlook for the upcoming Crusader hockey season: “I’m really excited for the season. We’ve got an awesome group of guys, and I think we will be a team to watch out for.” The Crusaders are currently ranked 18th in the state based on how they finished their season last year, but they are driven and determined to change that. They aim to make a long run in the state tournament and win a state championship.

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