Quinnipiac Battles Raised Expectations
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The following article appeared December 17 on the College Hockey News (CHN) Web site.
By Eben Novy-Williams
CHN Reporter
When unranked Quinnipiac swept No. 17 Ohio State in two games to
start its season, few people took note. When the Bobcats won 10 of
their next 11 games – including a 3-2 victory over No. 5
Cornell at Lynah Rink – the message became crystal clear: The
new kids on the block are here to stay.
However, following an unimpressive four-game stretch to close the
year, the doubters have resurfaced. As the Bobcats are quickly
learning, with great ranking comes great responsibility.
“There is definitely added pressure [to keep
winning],” freshman defenseman Zach Davies said. “We
have a bulls-eye on our back and our opponents are coming out
harder. Everyone gets jacked up to play a top-10 team.”
Complete article can be accessed via the CHN Web site by clicking here.
