February 11, 2010

Saints Rebuilding 'D' on the Run

The following article appeared February 11 on the College Hockey News (CHN) Web site.

 

By Matthew Ruffini
CHN Reporter

Last year, St. Lawrence was more unpredictable, capable of brilliant play, or slumps. Eventually, the Saints came within a hair of making the NCAAs.

This season, not a whole lot was expected from St. Lawrence, but here it is, within striking distance of the top spot in the conference as the regular season nears a close.

In this year’s preseason coaches’ poll the Saints were predicted to finish near the bottom of the standings; they had four senior defensemen which had been the backbone of the team. However, St. Lawrence hasn’t slowed down at all, and with a very talented young group of players coach Joe Marsh and the Saints find themselves in search of an ECAC title.

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