McVEIGH NAMED FPHL GOALTENDER OF THE MONTH

by Rob Lippolis

BINGHAMTON- On Friday morning. the FPHL named Black Bears goaltender, Riley McVeigh the Goaltender of the Month for the month of December.

In the final month of the calendar year, McVeigh started four games for Binghamton, posting a record of 3-1-0.  Two of his three victories were shutout wins over Watertown.  Across the four games his stats included save percentage of .943 and goals against average at 1.77.  

Riley is one of our most dedicated players in Binghamton.  He shows up everyday ready to work, leading by example.  It's really starting to pay off and we're very lucky to have a goaltender like Riley.   -Interim Head Coach Brant Sherwood

McVeigh is the second goalie in Black Bears franchise history to achieve the honor, Owen Liskiewicz was the first back in February of 2022.  

McVeigh is scheduled to start the first game of 2023 for the Black Bears on Friday night against the Port Huron Prowlers at 7:00p.m.  

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