Q & A with Ben Lovejoy
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The following article featuring former Dartmouth standout Ben Lovejoy appeared August 10 on the Hockey's Future Web site.
By Ian Altenbaugh
Like the parent club, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins fell
just short of the ultimate prize in the AHL Calder Cup Finals,
after hitting a cement wall known as the Chicago Wolves. Even after
dropping the first three games, the Penguins refused to make it
easy for the Wolves and while they eventually lost the series 4-2,
they showcased a talented group of young players.
One of the biggest surprises was the play of former Dartmouth
standout Ben Lovejoy. After college, Lovejoy played five games with
the Norfolk Admirals. That following summer, Lovejoy signed a
one-year AHL contract with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins,
where he appeared in 72 regular-season games and all 23 games
during their run to the Calder Cup Finals.
Lovejoy is a solid two-way defenseman and while he will never score
with the regularity of some of his teammates, he does have a good
outlet pass and will jump into the play if needed. The right-handed
shot also saw duties on specials teams, and as the season went on,
Lovejoy's all-around game continued to improve as he finished third
on his team among defensemen in points with 20. A more telling stat
of Lovejoy's play was his team-leading +16. This and his consistent
play throughout the playoffs did not go unrewarded as he was signed
to an NHL contract in July.
Complete article can be accessed via the Hockey's Future Web site by clicking here.
