January 14, 2010

Team Notes: Route 7 Rivalry Heats Up Saturday at Union

The following article appeared January 14 on the Union Web site.

 

SCHENECTADY, NY – Few college hockey rivalries have been as intense as Union-RPI this year and the two programs look to add another spellbinding chapter to the history books as the Dutchmen host the Engineers on Saturday, Jan. 16 at 7:07 p.m. The contest will be the 75th all-time meeting between the two schools and the fourth this season. After losing game one, 4-3, in overtime on Oct. 30, Union claimed a 5-4, OT victory on Nov. 28 and a 5-4 win on Dec. 9.

Fans that can’t make it to Messa Rink can listen to the broadcast on WRUC 89.7 FM or online. Video will also be available along with live stats. Saturday’s game will also be televised locally on Time Warner Sports Channel 3 in the Capital District.

With a 9-1-4 record since the start of November, Union has made its way up in the national rankings. The USCHO.com’s most recent poll had the Dutchmen in the 13 spot with 350 points, up four spots from the Jan. 4 poll. Union entered the ranks on Dec. 7 in the 20th position with 79 points. The team moved to 18th on Dec. 14 and 17th on Jan. 4.

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