February 13, 2009

Wacky Weekend: Tigers Get 'em by the Tail

The following article appeared February 12 on the College Hockey News (CHN) Web site.

 

By Joseph Edwards
CHN Writer

The entire weekend looked to be a big prank, one that could only be orchestrated by Ivy League scholars.

From the looks of it, Princeton set everything up with its first 21 games; a 13-2 run to open the season, with victories over Quinnipiac, Northeastern and Minnesota State. Just when the rest of the country thought they were bordering on unbeatable, three straight January losses showed the Tigers weren't immune to fatigue and injuries.

"Before exams, we were kind of banged-up, not really as sharp and focused as we were early on in the season," junior goalie Zane Kalemba said. "We got to have a break, and get some guys healthy."

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