Writer archives: Aiden Stepansky
Contact Aiden at: amstepan@syr.edu | @AidenStepansky
No. 5 Syracuse opens 2024 season with 18-15 loss to No. 1 Northwestern
Despite holding defending Tewaaraton award winner Izzy Scane to four points, a six-goal first-quarter deficit was too much for No. 5 Syracuse to overcome in its 18-15 loss to No. 1 Northwestern. Read More »
Syracuse falls 1-0 to RIT with CHA playoff berth in the balance
Despite winning the faceoff battle 30-20, Syracuse couldn’t muster any offense to get past RIT, falling 1-0. The Orange now sit on the doorstep of missing the CHA playoffs for the first time in program history. Read More »
Opponent Preview: Everything to know about No. 1 Northwestern
Northwestern averaged the most goals per game in 2023 en route to a national championship. More No. 5 SU's season-opener versus the Wildcats. Read More »
5 Syracuse players named IL Preseason All-Americans
Delaney Sweitzer, Emma Ward and Kate Mashewske were all named to IL Preseason All-Americans teams while Emma Tyrrell and Katie Goodale were honorable mentions. Read More »
4 Syracuse players named to All-ACC Preseason Team
Emma Ward, Emma Tyrrell, Katie Goodale and Delaney Sweitzer were named to the All-Atlantic Coast Conference Preseason Team, the conference announced Tuesday. Read More »
Rachel Teslak wins CHA Defenseman of the Week for 3rd time
Rachel Teslak has been named the CHA Defenseman of the Week for the third time this season after tallying five points in SU's weekend series against Lindenwood. Read More »
Syracuse overcomes 4-goal deficit, ties Lindenwood 7-7
Despite clawing back from a four-goal deficit and scoring the most goals it has all season, Syracuse tied Lindenwood 7-7 after a scoreless overtime. Read More »
BEST OF THE BEST: Delaney Sweitzer spent her offseason training with the nation’s best goalies
“Mentally I was like ‘alright, on to the next’. I knew I could learn, get better and improve.” This offseason, Delaney Sweitzer worked with some of the top goalies in the NCAA following a career-best season. Read More »
Syracuse ranked No. 5 in preseason Inside Lacrosse poll
Syracuse is ranked No. 5 in the preseason Inside Lacrosse poll and is scheduled to face 12 ranked teams throughout the regular season. Read More »
Syracuse's comeback effort falls short in 4-3 overtime loss to Robert Morris
Despite a game-tying goal from Kambel Beacom with 60 seconds remaining in regulation, Syracuse fell in overtime 4-3 to Robert Morris. Read More »
PWHL offers new opportunity for Syracuse alumnae
The PWHL has given countless women’s ice hockey players an opportunity to play for a career. SU alumnae Jessica DiGirolamo, Shiann Darkangelo and Allie Munroe are changing the sport forever. Read More »
SU's Alexandria Weiss wins CHA Defenseman of the Week award
Syracuse's Alexandria Weiss was named the CHA Defenseman of the Week after recording a power-play goal in SU's 3-1 win over Penn State. Read More »
Allie Kelley sets Syracuse single-game save record against No. 10 St. Lawrence
Syracuse's Allie Kelley set the program-record for most saves in a game with 65 against No. 10 St. Lawrence. Read More »
Syracuse loses 3rd straight game, falling 2-1 to Mercyhurst
Although SU goalie Allie Kelley allowed just two goals on 46 shots on goal, Syracuse’s attack couldn’t muster enough offense to overcome a two-goal deficit in a 2-1 loss to Mercyhurst. Read More »
Syracuse women’s lacrosse reveals 2024 schedule
Syracuse women’s lacrosse revealed its 2024 schedule Thursday. The Orange will face 11 teams from the 2023 NCAA tournament, including a match-up with defending champion Northwestern to open the campaign. Read More »
2nd period collapse, penalties lead to 4-1 loss against RIT
It was an all too familiar tale for Syracuse (3-13-2, 0-6-1 CHA). After a strong first period, SU couldn’t stay out of the penalty box and turned in a poor second period where its opponent took advantage. Read More »
Syracuse lets up 4 unanswered goals in loss to No. 5 Clarkson
Clarkson dominated the second period, scoring three goals on 27 shots while Syracuse recorded just one shot in the period, eventually losing 4-1. Read More »
Syracuse drops 6th-straight game in 4-3 loss to Lindenwood
Syracuse (3-10-1, 0-5 CHA) wasn’t able to recover from its poor start to the second period, falling to 4-3 loss to Lindenwood (5-8, 2-3 CHA). Read More »
Rachel Teslak fuels Syracuse's attack as an offensive-minded defender
Rachel Teslak leads SU in goals through 13 games in the 2023-2024 season despite being a defender. Her offensive skill set has been a key to her two-way ability for a large part of her career. Read More »
Syracuse's 2 power-play goals not enough in 4-2 loss to Robert Morris
Robert Morris (5-6, 2-1 College Hockey America) built a 3-1 lead and never gave it up, defeating Syracuse 4-2 (3-8-1, 0-3 College Hockey Association). Read More »
Allie Kelley broke countless records at Saint Anselm before coming to SU
In two seasons at Saint Anselm, goalie Allie Kelley set multiple all-time program records. Now, after transferring to SU, Kelley is setting the standard for the Orange on and off the ice. Read More »
Syracuse falls 4-2 to No. 15 Penn State in CHA opener
“Our second period was where we let down a little bit." SU allowed Penn State to go up 2-0 in the second period en route to a 4-2 defeat in its first CHA game. Read More »
SU loses 4-0 to Virginia, finishes winless in ACC play
An injury-plagued Syracuse team held Virginia scoreless through 39 minutes before its lack of depth gave way in an eventual 4-0 loss. Read More »