College Notebook: Zeroes Mean Different Things to Different Teams
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The following article appeared February 14 on the Inside College Hockey Web site.
By Joe Gladziszewski
Just because there aren't any goals, doesn't mean there aren't any scoring chances. In last weekend's ECAC Hockey games, games between Union and Dartmouth and Colgate and Clarkson both finished tied 0-0 on Saturday night.
"It wasn't a game that lacked offense whatsoever," Union head coach Nate Leaman said of the scoreless draw against the Big Green.
In fact, that's essentially why most NHL fans really like the shootout at the end of tie games. Even though the overall success rate for shooters on shootout attempts is about one out of three this season, the opportunity for a goal is what brings people to their feet.
Complete article can be accessed via the INCH Web site by clicking here.
