Eric Melso, MICE, Rookie, Morrisville

Melso opened his inaugural collegiate season with a hat trick in the 4-3 overtime win over Fredonia on Saturday, leading the Mustangs to a 1-0 start on the season. The freshman notched the first score of the night on a power play opportunity, before netting the game tying score midway through the third to force the overtime frame. Melso gave the Mustangs the win with his tally with 22 seconds remaining in extra time, completing the hat trick and sudden victory win. Aside from his offensive effort, he went 16-for-22 on face-offs while shooting .429 from the ice.