February 10, 2009

Richards Emerges to Save the Day for Bulldogs

The following article featuring Yale goaltender Alec Richards appeared in the February 10 issue of the New Haven Register.

 

By Chip Malafronte

Yale coach Keith Allain bided his time for three months, waiting for a goaltender to emerge as the starter come playoff time. Three weekends remain in the regular season, but it seems Allain has his man.

Senior Alec Richards, by virtue of his fourth consecutive standout performance Saturday night against Dartmouth, has established himself as the go-to goalie for the red-hot Bulldogs.

Yale, which opened a two-point lead in the ECAC and cracked the national top 10 this week, had used three goalies since the season began — rotating among Richards, junior Billy Blase and sophomore Ryan Rondeau on a game-by-game basis.

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