A young Lyndon State Hockey team has begun their season, and they are starting to raise a few eyebrows.
Goalie Mario Viola says he is very pleased with the season so far. He believes that this team can be as good as anyone in the league.
“Anyone has a shot this year,” Viola said. “The entire league is at the same level. I really think we are going to turn some heads and surprise people this year.”
Although the Hockey team lost a few key seniors last year, they still expect to compete.
“I like the young talent we have on this team this year,” Viola said. “We have a lot of depth, and since I’ve been here, we haven’t been this talented.”
After losing to Springfield College in their season home opener, the team won a decisive rivalry game against Castleton.
Viola says that the depth on this team could help them go far.
“I can honestly say that I can see us making it to the finals this year,” said Viola. We have the team to do it, and if we play the way we are capable of, it will happen.
The team’s upcoming home games are Friday, the 11th against University of New Haven, and Saturday the 12th against WPI.