February 12, 2009

Team Notes: National Stage Set for Dutchmen

The following article appeared February 12 on the Union Web site.

 

SCHENECTADY, NY -- The Dutchmen enter the weekend riding a two-game winning streak and are unbeaten in their last three outings. They welcome ECAC Hockey’s top team when Yale comes to Messa Rink on Friday at 7:30 p.m. for a nationally televised game. The Time Warner Sports Channel 3 feed will be picked up by the NHL Network and televised across the United States and Canada. The following night, Union hosts Brown for a 4 p.m. Valentine’s Day special.

Fans can catch both games on WRUC FM 89.7 or online at Teamline.cc. Live stats and video will be provided through UnionAthletics.com.

The Dutchmen registered win number 14 on Saturday with a 2-1 overtime win against cross-town rival RPI. The win not only secured Union’s fifth consecutive Capital Skates Trophy, but also guaranteed its fourth straight 14-plus win season and its seventh all-time. Union’s fastest to 14 wins came in 27 games during the 1993-94 season. This year, along with the 1996-97 season, it has taken the team 28 games. The Dutchmen have hit 15 wins three times, including last season and the the 1996-97 squad got to 15 wins in 29 games.

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