Utica University Athletics

Andrew Della Rovere has been named a Pioneer Athlete of the Week for the week of December 1st.

Della Rovere continued his Utica Thanksgiving Showcase stardom, as he followed up last year’s MVP campaign with an equally impactful outing during the annual event this past weekend. The Pioneer center scored two goals and assisted one during the tournament, with one of his goals landing as an overtime game-winner to send the team to the Utica Thanksgiving Showcase Championship Game. He also dominated on the draw all weekend long, taking 34 of a possible 55 faceoff opportunities to finish with a 61.8% win rate during the pair of games. Della Rovere was one of three Pioneers who were named to the All-Tournament Team.

Della Rovere and the men’s hockey team await Oswego State on Saturday in this year’s annual New York Sash Teddy Bear Toss game. The much-anticipated matchup kicks off at 7:00 PM on Saturday from the Adirondack Bank Center.