February 25, 2009

Improving Power Play Gives Cornell an Edge

The following article appeared in the February 25 issue of the Ithaca Journal.

 

By Brandon Thomas

ITHACA — The scene following Game 1 of last season's ECAC Hockey Championship quarterfinal at Union's Messa Rink was understandably tense.

A stupid penalty by senior Josh Coyle left the Dutchmen short-handed in the late stages of a tie game and eventually led to Brendon Nash's game-winner.

"Unacceptable penalty," Union coach Nate Leaman said at the time. "The No. 1 thing on our scouting report: They live on their power play."

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