10 for '10: The Teams
The following article appeared May 5 on the Inside College Hockey (INCH) Web site.
We're only a few weeks removed from the 2009 national
championship game, but here at Inside College Hockey we can't
resist casting our gaze toward the future. A lot can change between
now and the drop of the puck in October, but that doesn't stop our
10 For '10 feature.
We looked at 10 Hobey Baker contenders last week, and this week we
take a look at the top 10 teams headed into next season. Coming
soon, our thoughts on 10 big questions headed into the upcoming
campaign.
6. Cornell
2008-09 Record: 22-10-4
Key Returnees: F Riley Nash, G Ben Scrivens, F
Colin Greening, D Brendon Nash
Key Losses: F Evan Barlow, D Jared Seminoff, F
Michael Kennedy
The Big Red were less than 20 minutes away from making the Frozen
Four in a tie game with Bemidji State in the third period of their
regional in March, but things didn't work out. They've got enough
talent available to come back and plenty of experience to make
another run at ECAC Hockey titles and a Frozen Four trip to Detroit
in 2010. Junior-to-be Riley Nash stirs the drink for the Big Red
and if he returns, Cornell's top three scorers will be back in the
lineup. Goalie Ben Scrivens owns a 1.96 goals-against average, .928
save percentage and 12 shutouts in 79 career starts.
7. Princeton
2008-09 Record: 22-12-1
Key Returnees: G Zane Kalemba, F Dan Bartlett, F
Cam MacIntyre, D Jody Pederson, D Taylor Fedun
Key Losses: F Lee Jubinville, F Brett Wilson, F
Brandan Kushniruk
For all that the Tigers have accomplished in the last two years
– back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances and school records
for wins each year – skeptics will point to what they haven't
done in the big games. They'll be able to count on standout seniors
Zane Kalemba, Dan Bartlett, Mark Magnowski and Jody Pederson in the
2009-10 season. A big year from the group that helped make
Princeton a national power will help the Tigers reach the next
level.
Complete article can be accessed via the INCH Web site by clicking here.
