Each week, we will look back at the games that were to see which players had the largest individual performances. I say largest because the contributions that we can measure (from play by play) tend to be things that are easy to count. This includes, goals, shots, assists, turnovers, penalties, etc. We can’t measure a defender who shuts down an opposing player so completely that he doesn’t even touch the ball. Still, it is interesting to be able to identify the players that really filled it up each weekend and give them a shout out here.

For a bit of background, in order to rank single game performances, we needed a way to condense box score stats into a single number for each player. In order to do this, we relied on our expected goal values methodology, which assigns a goal value to each type of play depending on how often it leads to a goal in the next 60 seconds. By adding up all the expected goals added for each player, we can get to that single number and these rankings.

We have also tagged each performance with the opponent’s ELO rating. The higher the number, the stronger the opponent. This should help to give some context for each performance. Did the player feast on the dregs of D1 or did they put up these numbers against a quality opponent?

Top Single Game Scores of the week

#1 – Will Hirschmann (Delaware) – 8.28 goals added Apr 27 vs Drexel Opp ELO: 1434 On the day, he tallied 7 goals and 1 assist against Drexel in a game that Delaware won 17 – 8. He also threw in 2 ground balls for good measure. Goals Assists Shots (OG) 7 1 14 (7) GBs FO Won FO Pct 2 0 N/A Turnovers Penalties Caused TO 1 0 0

#2 – Charlie Kitchen (Delaware) – 6.44 goals added Apr 27 vs Drexel Opp ELO: 1434 He paced the team with 6 total points (5 goals; 1 assist) against Drexel in a game that Delaware won 17 – 8. As if that wasn’t enough, don’t forget the 3 ground balls. Goals Assists Shots (OG) 5 1 14 (8) GBs FO Won FO Pct 3 0 N/A Turnovers Penalties Caused TO 1 0 0

#3 – Brenden Mccarthy (Mount St Marys) – 6.15 goals added Apr 28 vs Wagner Opp ELO: 1232 In this one, he scored 2 goals and added 9 assists in a game that Mount St Marys won 16 – 3 over Wagner. As if that wasn’t enough, don’t forget the 2 ground balls. Now, the obligatory dose of reality: Wagner was the #2 weakest opponent on this list. Factor that in. Goals Assists Shots (OG) 2 9 8 (4) GBs FO Won FO Pct 2 0 N/A Turnovers Penalties Caused TO 4 0 0

#4 – Brian Feldman (Quinnipiac) – 5.87 goals added Apr 28 vs Marist Opp ELO: 1404 I’m sure he’s very generous most days, but on this day, he tallied 5 goals without an assist in a game that Quinnipiac won 17 – 14 over Marist. Granted, there wasn’t a lot there besides the scoring, but it’s good enough to land a spot on the list since, hey, you win by scoring. Goals Assists Shots (OG) 5 0 12 (5) GBs FO Won FO Pct 0 0 N/A Turnovers Penalties Caused TO 1 1 0

#5 – Chris Gray (Boston U) – 5.84 goals added Apr 24 vs Bucknell Opp ELO: 1724 On the day, he tallied 5 goals and 4 assists against Bucknell, in a game that Boston U won 12 – 11. It was a somewhat one-dimensional day with no GBs or faceoffs, but come on: 9 total points. And zero turnovers! Coach has to love that. We should also mention that these video game stats were not racked up against just anyone. No, these stats came against the #2 strongest opponent of anyone on this list. Goals Assists Shots (OG) 5 4 8 (6) GBs FO Won FO Pct 0 0 N/A Turnovers Penalties Caused TO 0 0 2

#6 – Mike Reilly (Siena) – 5.55 goals added Apr 27 vs Manhattan Opp ELO: 1248 In this one, he scored 4 goals and added 2 assists in a game that Siena won 15 – 12 over Manhattan. Add in 5 ground balls and you’ve got a pretty full stat sheet. No trillion-club here. Now, the obligatory dose of reality: Manhattan was the #3 weakest opponent on this list. Factor that in. Goals Assists Shots (OG) 4 2 6 (4) GBs FO Won FO Pct 5 0 N/A Turnovers Penalties Caused TO 1 0 2

#7 – Ben Reeves (Yale) – 5.48 goals added Apr 28 vs Harvard Opp ELO: 1523 He paced the team with 7 total points (4 goals; 3 assists) in a game that Yale won 16 – 8 over Harvard. Add in 1 ground ball and you’ve got a pretty full stat sheet. No trillion-club here. Goals Assists Shots (OG) 4 3 12 (10) GBs FO Won FO Pct 1 0 N/A Turnovers Penalties Caused TO 1 0 1

#8 – Ryder Garnsey (Notre Dame) – 5.34 goals added Apr 29 vs Virginia Opp ELO: 1684 On the day, he tallied 3 goals and 2 assists against Virginia, in a game that Notre Dame won 17 – 7. As if that wasn’t enough, don’t forget the 3 ground balls. Throw in Virginia’s ELO rating of 1684, and these stats take on whole new meaning. Goals Assists Shots (OG) 3 2 9 (5) GBs FO Won FO Pct 3 0 N/A Turnovers Penalties Caused TO 1 0 0

#9 – Td Ierlan (Albany) – 5.26 goals added Apr 28 vs Hartford Opp ELO: 1400 This was a day to take advantage of the defense, and he delivered with 1 goal in a game that Albany won 16 – 6 over Hartford. As if that wasn’t enough, don’t forget the 9 ground balls and 15 faceoff wins. Given the importance of possession, he’s probably most proud that he had as many turnovers in the game as you did. Goals Assists Shots (OG) 1 0 2 (1) GBs FO Won FO Pct 9 15 75% Turnovers Penalties Caused TO 0 0 1

#10 – Max Tuttle (Sacred Heart) – 5.21 goals added Apr 28 vs Hobart Opp ELO: 1531 I’m sure he’s very generous most days, but on this day, he tallied 4 goals without an assist in a game that Sacred Heart won 10 – 6 over Hobart. In addition to the goals, he also came up with 2 ground balls. And zero turnovers! Coach has to love that. Goals Assists Shots (OG) 4 0 9 (4) GBs FO Won FO Pct 2 0 N/A Turnovers Penalties Caused TO 0 1 1

#11 – Marc O’Rourke (Bryant) – 5.19 goals added Apr 24 vs Brown Opp ELO: 1656 On the day, he tallied 3 goals and 3 assists in a game that Bryant won 17 – 9 over Brown. He also threw in 4 ground balls for good measure. Plus, when you factor in that Brown was the #4 strongest opponent on this list, these stats look even better. Goals Assists Shots (OG) 3 3 5 (3) GBs FO Won FO Pct 4 0 N/A Turnovers Penalties Caused TO 2 0 0

#12 – Parker Giarratana (Manhattan) – 5.17 goals added Apr 27 vs Siena Opp ELO: 1197 He paced the team with 6 total points (3 goals; 3 assists) against Siena, in a game that Manhattan lost 15 – 12. He also threw in 3 ground balls for good measure. Now, the obligatory dose of reality: Siena was the #1 weakest opponent on this list. Factor that in. Goals Assists Shots (OG) 3 3 13 (7) GBs FO Won FO Pct 3 0 N/A Turnovers Penalties Caused TO 3 0 0

#13 – Foster Cuomo (Quinnipiac) – 5.17 goals added Apr 28 vs Marist Opp ELO: 1404 On the day, he tallied 3 goals and 3 assists against Marist, in a game that Quinnipiac won 17 – 14. Add in 3 ground balls and you’ve got a pretty full stat sheet. No trillion-club here. And zero turnovers! Coach has to love that. Goals Assists Shots (OG) 3 3 6 (3) GBs FO Won FO Pct 3 0 N/A Turnovers Penalties Caused TO 0 0 0

#14 – Chandler Vanderbeek (Monmouth) – 5.13 goals added Apr 27 vs Canisius Opp ELO: 1476 On the day, he tallied 1 goal and 1 assist in a game that Monmouth won 13 – 12 over Canisius. As if that wasn’t enough, don’t forget the 7 ground balls and 15 faceoff wins. Goals Assists Shots (OG) 1 1 2 (2) GBs FO Won FO Pct 7 15 65% Turnovers Penalties Caused TO 1 0 1

#15 – Ryder Garnsey (Notre Dame) – 5.13 goals added Apr 27 vs Duke Opp ELO: 1955 On the day, he tallied 5 goals and 1 assist against Duke, in a game that Notre Dame won 14 – 11. As if that wasn’t enough, don’t forget the 2 ground balls. Throw in Duke’s ELO rating of 1955, and these stats take on whole new meaning. Goals Assists Shots (OG) 5 1 7 (6) GBs FO Won FO Pct 2 0 N/A Turnovers Penalties Caused TO 2 0 1

#16 – Lucas Spence (Lehigh) – 5.12 goals added Apr 27 vs Navy Opp ELO: 1609 He paced the team with 5 total points (4 goals; 1 assist) in a game that Lehigh won 10 – 9 over Navy. He also threw in 1 ground ball for good measure. Goals Assists Shots (OG) 4 1 7 (5) GBs FO Won FO Pct 1 0 N/A Turnovers Penalties Caused TO 1 0 0

#17 – Tom Kennedy (Bryant) – 5.08 goals added Apr 24 vs Brown Opp ELO: 1656 In this one, he scored 5 goals and added 1 assist against Brown in a game that Bryant won 17 – 9. He also threw in 1 ground ball for good measure. We should also mention that these video game stats were not racked up against just anyone. No, these stats came against the #4 strongest opponent of anyone on this list. Goals Assists Shots (OG) 5 1 8 (6) GBs FO Won FO Pct 1 0 N/A Turnovers Penalties Caused TO 2 0 0

#18 – Matt Moore (Virginia) – 5.06 goals added Apr 27 vs Syracuse Opp ELO: 1578 In this one, he scored 4 goals and added 1 assist against Syracuse in a game that Virginia won 11 – 10. Add in 2 ground balls and you’ve got a pretty full stat sheet. No trillion-club here. Goals Assists Shots (OG) 4 1 10 (5) GBs FO Won FO Pct 2 0 N/A Turnovers Penalties Caused TO 1 0 1

#19 – Tom Smith (Bucknell) – 5.00 goals added Apr 24 vs Boston U Opp ELO: 1578 In this one, he scored 4 goals and added 1 assist against Boston U in a game that Bucknell lost 12 – 11. He also threw in 1 ground ball for good measure. And zero turnovers! Coach has to love that. Goals Assists Shots (OG) 4 1 9 (6) GBs FO Won FO Pct 1 0 N/A Turnovers Penalties Caused TO 0 0 0