January 16, 2008

Quinnipiac on a Roll

The following article featuring Quinnipiac appeared in the January 16 issue of the Hartford Courant. 

By Tom Yantz
Courant Staff Writer

Coach Rand Pecknold's belief that Quinnipiac is an NCAA tournament-caliber team was confirmed at the TD Banknorth Catamount Classic last month.

Though the Bobcats were without three defensemen because of injuries at the tournament in Burlington, Vt., they beat Western Michigan 2-1 and Vermont 4-1 to win the title.

"Teams face adversities all the time," Pecknold said. "Whether it's coping with injuries, being two men short in a game or whatever, we've been able to step up."

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