February 3, 2012

Defensive Corps at Core of Bobcats' Success

The following article appeared in the February 3 issue of the New Haven Register.

 

By Chip Malafronte
Register Staff

HAMDEN — Protect and produce. It’s a formula that is working nicely for the Quinnipiac men’s hockey defensive corps.

Since last season, the Bobcats have seen a sharp rise in point production from their defensemen, particularly in goals scored. A year ago, Quinnipiac defensemen accounted for 11 goals in 38 games. This winter, over the past 11 games, the defenders have 12 goals.

The Bobcats, who play host to Harvard (tonight at 7) and Dartmouth (Saturday, 7 p.m.) this weekend at High Point Solutions Arena, are 6-2-3 in that span.

 

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