RPI Starting from Scratch
The following article appeared September 27 on the Troy Record Web site.
By Ed Weaver
The Record
TROY — Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s past
two hockey seasons haven’t been spectacular. The Engineers,
with a wealth of talent, posted a combined record of 38-30-9. They
did reach the NCAA Tournament last season for the first time since
1985, though, and when compared to their 2008-09 mark of 10-27-2 (a
school record for losses), the success of the past two years has
been profound.
Had talented forward Brandon Pirri and Jerry D’Amigo had
chosen to remain at RPI rather than turn pro after their freshman
season two years ago, the success level would have almost certainly
been higher.
The 2011-12 Engineers have five freshmen forwards on their roster
and three or four of them will likely be in the lineup most
nights.
Complete article can be accessed via the Record Web site by clicking here.
