February 11, 2011

Crucial Tilt with Brown Awaits Clarkson

The following article appeared in the February 11 issue of the Watertown Daily Times.

 

By Cap Carey

POTSDAM — The ECAC Hockey playoffs don't begin until March 4, but Clarkson's game tonight against Brown should have a playoff atmosphere and will be important for both teams destiny.

Clarkson (12-13-2 overall, 6-8-1 conference) has a two-point lead over the Bears (7-11-4, 5-9-1) for eighth place in the conference standings. The top eight teams are assured of hosting a playoff series.

If Clarkson wins the game, which starts at 7 p.m. at Cheel Arena, it will have a four-point lead over the Bears and would have the tiebreaker against Brown, sweeping the season series.

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