October 22, 2009

Team Notes: Union Begins Homestand

The following article appeared October 22 on the Union Web site.

 

SCHENECTADY, NY – The men’s ice hockey team returns home for a season-long, five-game home stand, beginning on Friday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. against American International. The following night on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m., the Dutchmen welcome Sacred Heart to Messa Rink. Tickets for both games can be purchased online at UnionAthleticsTickets.com. Fans that can’t make it to Messa Rink can listen to the broadcast on WRUC 89.7 FM or online (click here). Video will also be available (click here) and a new live stat format will debut (click here).

The Dutchmen (2-1-1) look to rebound after going 0-1-1 at #19 St. Cloud last weekend. Riding high after four games is junior forward John Simpson, who is off to the best start of his career with two goals and three assists. He has at least one point in each game, including two points (a goal and an assist) against Maine on Oct. 10.

Also playing well are Simpson’s line mates, sophomore Brian Yanovitch and freshman Wayne Simpson -- both were named to the ECAC Hockey Weekly Honor Roll this week. After missing the season-opener, Yanovitch has produced in each game, including a career-high two points with a goal and an assist at St. Cloud on Oct. 16. Wayne Simpson, John’s younger brother, extended his scoring streak to two games, registering his third and fourth points in two games with two assists in a 3-3 tie at St. Cloud on Friday.

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