Lovejoy More Comfortable Second Time Around
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The following article featuring former Dartmouth standout Ben Lovejoy appeared November 12 on the Pittsburgh Penguins Web site.
By Jason Seidling
Thursday night's matchup will not be Ben Lovejoy's first go-around
in the National Hockey League. It will also not be the first time
he has suited up against the New Jersey Devils in a regular-season
game.
Lovejoy spent two games with the Penguins last season, making his
debut against the Buffalo Sabres at Mellon Arena on Dec. 8 and
dressing versus the Devils at Prudential Center two nights later.
He acquainted himself well, posting an even rating while averaging
just over 11 minutes of ice time. With that experience under his
belt, Lovejoy expects more from his performance in his second
go-around.
"Last year, coming in, it was my first time in the NHL and first
time in Pittsburgh," Lovejoy said. "It is nerve-racking. I didn't
know the (previous) coaching staff all that well at the time. You
are incredibly nervous and you want to play really well."
Complete article can be accessed via the Penguins Web site by clicking here.
