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Matt Kursonis set to lead Holy Cross as season opener approaches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 11:41 PM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Matt Kursonis set to lead Holy Cross as season opener approaches
Summary

Holy Cross junior forward Matt Kursonis prepares for the upcoming season, with the Crusaders opening against Maine on October 2. Kursonis, elected as an alternate captain, expressed honor in joining the leadership group and emphasized a collective ambition to advance this year. Last season, Holy Cross reached the Atlantic Hockey semifinals and finished 18-18-2. The team includes 12 newcomers and aims to leverage returning players' motivation from last year's close calls. Kursonis looks forward to his contributions after overcoming injuries in his first two seasons, where he scored 16 goals and 30 assists in 57 games.

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  • •Holy Cross opens the season against Maine on October 2 at the Hart Center.
  • •Kursonis was elected as an alternate captain for the 2026-27 season.
  • •Team includes 30 players with 12 newcomers and strong returning leadership.
  • •Last season ended with a 18-18-2 record and a semifinal appearance.
  • •Kursonis aims for a breakout season after battling injuries in previous years.
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  • 11:41 PMYahoo Sports — 'I’m expecting a big season': West Boylston's Matt Kursonis has high hopes for Holy Cross
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Holy Cross forward Matt Kursonis of West Boylston is ready to lead the team into a new season as the Crusaders open vs. Maine.

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