Team Notes: Weekend Battle Ahead for Dutchmen
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The following article appeared February 5 on the Union Web site.
TROY, NY – Any time that Union and Rensselaer face off
it’s a heated rivalry, but the Friday, Feb. 6 and Saturday,
Feb. 7 contests carry playoff implications that will make this
home-and-home series even more important. Entering the weekend,
Union and RPI were tied for ninth place with 5-8-1 records and 11
league points. The top four teams in the league earn first round
byes, while teams five through eight get home ice advantages. Union
has had a home ice advantage in four of the last five seasons.
Union fans can follow the game through online with live stats,
live video, live audio. They can also catch the action by tuning
into WRUC FM 89.7.
The Dutchmen headed to New England for games at Harvard (Jan. 30)
and at Dartmouth (Jan. 31). After dropping a 3-1 decision against
the Crimson, Union registered a 2-2 tie against the Big Green. At
Harvard, senior forward Matt Cook registered a goal on a fast break
that involved redshirt freshman forward Luke Cain and sophomore
forward Stéphane Boileau. At Dartmouth, Union controlled the
majority of play and unloaded a season-high 50 shots on goal, but
found itself trailing 2-0 late. However, power-play goals by senior
defenseman Lane Caffaro and Cook sent the game into overtime.
Complete article can be accessed via the Union Web site by clicking here.
