August 10, 2010

INCH A-Z: Zach Davies

The following article appeared August 10 on the Inside College Hockey (INCH) Web site.

 

Our latest profiles in INCH A-Z turn to the letter D, appropriate enough as Quinnipiac's Zach Davies and Minnesota State's Kurt Davis are both defensemen.

INCH's A to Z profiles one player worth knowing from every Division I team—not necessarily the best player or the biggest name, but in someone you ought to know.

By Joe Gladziszewski

ZACH DAVIES

Quinnipiac
So. | D | Smithers, British Columbia

Key Statistics: Davies appeared in all 40 of Quinnipiac’s game as a freshman blueliner and contributed two goals and 12 assists for 14 points. He was only whistled for seven minor penalties all season.

What He Does: Davies had a very solid freshman campaign at Quinnipiac and was one of the Bobcats’ top-four defensemen throughout the season. He made a commitment from the beginning of the year to learn how to play well defensively, make good decisions and make good outlet passes that start the transition.

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