Apr 20, 2008

Seniors Aspire to Professional Career

The following article appeared in the April 20 issue of the PoytechnicOnline.

By Melanie Depoian
Senior Reporter

Most hockey seasons see the comings and goings of players that the fans never really get to know. In college hockey, however, the opportunity is presented to cheer for each player for four years. What happens when these players become seniors and graduate? Over the next few weeks there will be coverage highlighting the time the current seniors have spent at RPI and what their future holds for them.

Jordan Alford

Putting on the RPI jersey and skating out in front of the home crowd will always stand out in the mind of senior goalie Jordan Alford. Since that first night we have witnessed the capabilities of this player, in situations both good and bad. Alford bids farewell to RPI with a collegiate record of 16-23-4 and a save percentage of .890. That record includes a 2-1 victory over nationally-ranked Denver University his junior year when he had his season-high 38 saves in a game, a shootout win over Union College in last year's Governor's Cup, and a shut-out victory against Colgate University to place first in the Governor's Cup tournament once again.

Complete article can be accessed via the Polytechnic by clicking here.

COACHING STAFF
Head Coach: Seth Appert
Office Phone: 518/276-2295
Office Fax: 518/276-8669
Email: appers@rpi.edu
Assistant Coaches: Jim Montgomery and Shawn Kurulak
Athletic Trainer: Chris Thompson
Equipment Manager: Dana McGuane

SPORTS INFORMATION
Sports Information Director: Kevin Beattie
Phone: 518/276-2187
Fax: 518/276-2188
Email: beattk@rpi.edu
Location: Troy, New York
Enrollment: 5,164
Nickname: Engineers
Founded: 1824
Colors: Cherry and White

President: Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson
Athletics Director: Jim Knowlton
Athletic Dept. Phone: 518/276-6685
Athletic Dept. Fax: 518/276-8997


Home Arena: Houston Field House
Capacity: 5,217
Rink Size: 200 by 85