GNAC Men's Soccer Athlete's of the Week Report #1

	PLAYER OF THE WEEK Thomas Hennessey, Rivier (Gr., F) Rivier graduate student Thomas Hennessey made quite an impact in the season opener offensively vs. Keene State on Friday (Aug. 30). He contributed to all three of the Raiders' goals, scoring two and assisting on one, in which those goals secured a 3-3 draw against the Owls.
	GOALKEEPER OF THE WEEK Liam Foley, Saint Joseph's (Maine) (Sr., GK) Senior goalkeeper Liam Foley collected 21 saves on the week, averaging 10.5 saves per game. In the season opener, Foley notched 12 saves against Babson while securing the 0-0 draw for his first shut out of the year. He tacked on another 9 saves against Wheaton.

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK Dane Peterson, Regis (Fy., F) First year forward Dane Peterson came off the bench and brought energy to the Pride's offensive efforts in his first career collegiate game as he converted the penalty kick opportunity for his first career collegiate goal.

WEEKLY HONOR ROLL

Valter Santiago, Anna Maria - Secured his first shutout of the season with a 2-0 win vs. Nichols. Posted nine saves in the matchup.

Chris Tunley, Dean - Scored a hat trick in a season opening win over Lesley. Leads the conference in goals/points per game. 

Cam Naples, Emmanuel - Scored three goals in two games, including the game winner in their 2-1 win vs. Rhode Island College on Sunday (Sept. 1). 

Flavio Alvarado, Mitchell - Scored the game-tying goal in the 84th minute on Saturday (Aug. 31) vs. Fisher College, which led to a draw.

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