March 10, 2009

Bobcats' Fisher has Left Early Struggles Behind

The following article featuring Quinnipiac goaltender Bud Fisher appeared in the March 10 issue of the New Haven Register.

 

By Chip Malafronte

Bud Fisher emerged from the Quinnipiac locker room Saturday night roughly 10 minutes after having surrendered three goals in just over three minutes — including the overtime winner — in the Bobcats’ cataclysmic meltdown against Colgate in the ECAC Hockey playoffs.

Staring straight ahead, he paused for a moment, took a deep breath and exhaled. He then entered the team weight room to pedal an exercise bike in solitude.

That was all it took for Fisher, the senior goaltender, to put the evening’s dismal performance to bed. One night later, he was in elite form. Fisher made 39 saves, five in overtime, as Quinnipiac advanced to the quarterfinals for the fourth straight season with a dramatic 4-3 victory.

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