ECAC Hockey

Mar 14, 2008

Dutchmen Deserved Their Seed

The following article appeared in the March 14 issue of the Troy Record.

By Ed Weaver
The Troy Record

SCHENECTADY -- The Union College Dutchmen are right where they should be entering tonight's ECAC Hockey quarterfinal-round playoff series with Cornell, head coach Nate Leaman says.

The fifth-year Dutchmen leader was asked if his young team, picked to finish 11th or 12th (last) by league-wide coaches and media, had over-achieved this season, with its fourth-place finish and 15-12-6 overall record.

The former Harvard assistant replied in about two-tenths of one second and was more than firm.

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


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Mar 14, 2008 Dutchmen Deserved Their Seed The following article appeared in the March 14 issue of the Troy Record. By Ed Weaver The Troy Record SCHENECTADY -- The Union College Dutchmen are right where they should be entering tonight's ECAC Hockey quarterfinal-round playoff series with Cornell, head coach Nate Leaman says. The fifth-year Dutchmen leader was asked if his young team, picked to finish 11th or 12th (last) by league-wide coaches and media, had over-achieved this season, with its fourth-place finish and 15-12-6 overall record. The former Harvard assistant replied in about two-tenths of one second and was more than firm. Complete article can be accessed via the Record Web site by clicking here.	COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Nate Leaman Office Phone: 518/388-6570 Office Fax: 518/388-6323 Email: leamann@union.edu Associate Coach: Rick Bennett Assistant Coaches: Athletic Trainer: Cheryl Rockwood Equipment Manager: Dave Baglio SPORTS INFORMATION Assistant Director: Kevin Zalaznik Phone: 518/388-6377 Fax: 518/388-6695 Email: zalaznik@union.edu Official Athletic Web Site 2008-09 Schedule 2008-09 Roster 2007-08 Results 2007-08 Statistics Live Stats Directions Union Women's Hockey Location: Schenectady, New York Enrollment: 2,200 Nickname: Dutchmen Founded: 1795 Colors: Garnet and White President: Stephen C. Ainlay Athletics Director: Jim McLaughlin Athletic Dept. Phone: 518/388-6284 Athletic Dept. Fax: 518/388-6695 Home Arena: Messa Rink Capacity: 2,225 Rink Size: 200 by 85