March 21, 2009

Desperation Time Arrives for Saints

The following article appeared in the March 21 issue of the Watertown Daily Times.

 

ALBANY — The sighs at the postgame press conference sounded more like gasps.

The St. Lawrence University men's hockey team appeared to be breathless after an improbable defeat to Yale in Friday's ECAC Hockey Tournament semifinal. The biggest shock is that the Saints have only one more shot to extend their season for another week.

SLU's hopes for an NCAA tournament berth hinge on today's third-place matchup with Princeton. A victory would at least put the Saints in the discussion for an at-large bid. A loss likely ends their season.

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