Offensive Depth, Leadership Give Union a Boost
The following article appeared November 4 on the U.S. College Hockey Online (USCHO) Web site.
By Brian Sullivan
The Union Dutchmen enjoyed a record-setting season last year, elevating the program’s Division I records for victories (21), win percentage (.615), and — most importantly — progression, advancing to ECAC Hockey’s final four in Albany for the first time.
But with the graduation of the Dutchmen’s top two scorers in Mario Valery-Trabucco and Jason Walters, as well as fourth-highest scorer and defensive institution Mike Schreiber, Union appeared a bit wobbly entering the season: Where would the missing offense come from? Would sophomore goalie Keith Kinkaid transition smoothly into his second campaign? How long would it take for strong leadership to emerge?
Most of all, how would a program so historically light on success be able to improve on such a superb 2009-10 performance?
Complete article can be accessed via the USCHO Web site by
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