January 30, 2009

Clarkson Leaders Take Charge

The following article appeared January 30 on the Inside College Hockey (INCH) Web site.

 

By Joe Gladziszewski

Not surprisingly, teams are grouped very tightly in the ECAC Hockey standings. A few good weeks can positively impact a team’s status, and a brief slump can see a team sliding toward the bottom of the pack.

Clarkson has been the latest beneficiary of this annual logjam and four straight conference wins have lifted the Golden Knights from last place to seventh. They’re just three points back of fifth-place Quinnipiac, but also only four points clear of 11th-place Brown.

The Golden Knights have won four in a row, by identical 4-3 scores. The last three wins have come in overtime including last week’s triumphs over Union and Rensselaer. Senior forward Shea Guthrie scored both OT goals and was named INCH National Player of the Week. He earned ECAC Hockey Player of the Week honors for the second week in a row.

Complete article can be accessed via the INCH Web site by clicking here.