NCAA
Mercyhurst Lakers 1 @ Western Michigan Broncos 5
D Luke Witkowski [6] , UWM: 0-0-0, E, 1 SOG
Witkowski made his collegiate debut for the Broncos after spending the last two seasons in the USHL. Even as a freshman, the former Fargo Force captain is expected to make an impact on the UWM blueline this season. Witkowski, a native of Holland, Michigan, had six goals and 22 points last year for Fargo, helping them to the USHL Finals.
Notes: Alex Killorn [7] and Harvard begin their season with an exhibition game October 23. They start their regular season October 30 at Dartmouth ... Matt Marshall [8] and No.11 Vermont are off until Sunday ... Recent Lightning prospect Justin Courtnall [9] (BCHL Victoria) made his collegiate debut for Boston University Friday night. He was scoreless, even, and had one shot on goal as the No.2 Terriers lost to unranked UMass 3-2.