Yale vs. Quinnipiac Preview
The following article appeared in the February 25 issue of the Quinnipiac Chronicle.
By Jamie Palatini
It’s arguably the biggest sporting event of the year at
Quinnipiac – The Yale Game. The first two times it was played
at The Bank, the student section has been packed an hour prior to
gametime, with an overabundance of thundersticks added to the
yellow shirts to create a moving sea of gold.
The winner of the game is awarded the Heroes Hat, which was
established in honor of those who risked or lost their lives on
Sept. 11, 2001, and is given in honor of firefighter Joseph
Mascali, whose children are Quinnipiac alumni.
What happened last time?
If you’re looking for a moment when the Bobcats’ fall
from grace began, head back to Dec. 4 of last year, specifically
13:36 remaining in their game at Yale. Quinnipiac was ranked fourth
in country at that point, 12-1 overall, and the talk of the college
hockey world. Brandon Wong’s power play goal at that mark of
the third period gave the Bobcats a 4-3 lead. Then Yale forward
Brendan Mason started a fight after the goal and was sent to the
box for a 10-minute misconduct. This killed any momentum Quinnipiac
had seized with the goal.
Complete article can be accessed via the Chronicle Web site by clicking here.
