Feature: Richards Focused on One Goal -- Winning
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The following article featuring Yale goaltender Alec
Richards appeared February 10 on the Yale Web site.
By Steve Conn
Alec Richards had his moments during his first three years of
college hockey, including 57 saves in the five-overtime Yale win
over Union in the longest game in the history of NCAA men's hockey
in 2006. Career numbers like a 2.91 goals against average and a
.905 save percentage were also plenty to be proud of heading into
his senior campaign.
However, there was one statistic that did not sit well with the
6-foot-4 Robbinsdale, Minn., native; he carried a 20-34-5 won/lost
record into 2008-09. While that is not the best way to judge a
netminder's impact on a team or their success as a player, plenty
of people who have worn the big pads and blockers have felt the
weight of team decisions.
The first part of this season has been a different story. Richards
heads into the Dec. 29 game against No 19 Nebraska-Omaha as the
only Division I starting goalie with a perfect (6-0) record. While
much of that has to do with the offensive exploits of the 7-3
Bulldogs, the team's top goalie has done his part to make Yale
roll.
Complete article can be accessed via the Yale Web site by clicking here.
