October 16, 2008

'Cats Hope for Better Trip this Year

The following article appeared in the October 16 issue of the New Haven Register.

 

By Chip Malafronte
Register Staff


HAMDEN — Just like it did exactly one year ago, the Quinnipiac men’s hockey team is preparing to open its season with a pair of games in the Midwest. The Bobcats just don’t want a similar result.

Last October, a veteran Quinnipiac squad went to Colorado for two games against Air Force and lost both. Today, the Bobcats boarded a jet bound for Omaha, Neb., to take part in this weekend’s Maverick Stampede. They face Union Friday afternoon at 6 and either Nebraska-Omaha or American International on Saturday night.

Still a team loaded with experienced players, Quinnipiac lost a sizeable chunk of its offense to graduation.

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