Knight in Shining Armor
The following article featuring Clarkson head coach Casey Jones appeared October 20 on the College Hockey News (CHN) Web site.
By Adam
Wodon
Managing Editor
With Clarkson coming off the worst three-year stretch in its 90-year history, the school decided to fire eight-year head coach George Roll. He was replaced in May by Casey Jones, a one-time Clarkson assistant and Cornell forward, who went on to successful assistant coaching stints at Ohio State and, most recently, his alma mater.
Few doubt Jones' ability to right the ship in Potsdam. His recruiting prowess is well known, he has built a solid staff, and he knows the area.
But questions pervade the Golden Knights' program as the new season approaches. First and foremost, can anyone get Clarkson back to the heights of prominence last seen — consistently — in the 1990s? And was firing Roll — coming six weeks after the season ended — the right thing to do?
Complete article can be accessed via the CHN Web site by clicking here.
