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2015-16 Season
Appeared in 20 contests posting 15 points on six goals and nine assists… Tallied a season-high three points on a goal and two assists in a 3-3 tie at SUNY Cortland (11/21/15)… Recorded two points each v. Skidmore (10/30/15), at Geneseo (11/6/15) and v. Stonehill College (1/16/16).

2014-15 Season
Appeared in all 25 contests during his rookie season with the Roos… He led the team with 27 points on 13 goals and 14 assists… Posted two goals and one assist against Curry College on 12/13… Had one goal and two assists against Franklin Pierce on 1/30.

2013-14 (Oswego State)
Played in one game in his freshman year as a Laker… Helped the team to a 5-0 shutout against Connecticut College.
 
Personal
Born October 23^rd, 1992 he is the son of Don and Lynne Witzel… Brother of Luke Witzel… Eric is a Health & Fitness Promotion major.
 
Fun Facts
Favorite Sports Team: Chicago Blackhawks
Favorite Professional Athlete: Martin Havlat
Favorite Food: Seafood
What Makes You Unique: Passion to succeed in hockey, driven by my life goals; motivated to succeed at the highest levels; outgoing personality with desire to make a difference in the lives of others not so fortunate.
Reason You Chose SUNY Canton: To contribute to a rising hockey program competing at the highest level possible, developing toward future National Championships; attaining my degree in sports related studies… also Coach Gilligan's determination to reinstate Canton Men’s Hockey as a national contender.
Plans For After Graduation: Ultimate goal is to play and remain part of professional hockey, either in North America or Europe.