January 15, 2010

Colgate Back in Familiar Territory

The following article appeared January 14 on the Inside College Hockey (INCH) Web site.

 

By Joe Gladziszewski

Among a number of streaking teams in ECAC Hockey, the case of the Colgate Raiders is particularly interesting heading into this weekend’s play. At first glance, Colgate’s recent run of one win and five losses over its last six games isn’t very impressive. However, there is reason for optimism as Colgate returns to conference play with games at St. Lawrence and Clarkson this weekend. Colgate is currently fifth in the league with a 5-3-1 conference mark, despite being just 7-8-4 overall.

Colgate is scoring more goals per game and allowing fewer goals per game in conference play relative to its overall record, led by David McIntyre and Austin Smith who each have 13 points in nine ECAC Hockey contests.

This week’s opposition and Friday-Saturday schedule provides some familiarity for the Raiders (even moreso for coach Don Vaughan, a St. Lawrence alum). They played a disjointed slate from late-November through the early part of January. It started with a Tuesday night game at Cornell (4-2 loss) prior to Thanksgiving and a week and a half layoff before splitting at Union (loss) and Rensselaer (win). Another two week break ended with a Sunday afternoon contest at Canisius, a 7-6 overtime loss. The Raiders then headed to suburban Chicago for the Shillelagh Tournament where they dropped games to Notre Dame and Niagara Jan. 2-3.

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