January 28, 2009

Speed an Advantage for Yale

The following article appeared in the January 28 issue of the Yale Daily News.

 


By Chris Merriman
Staff Reporter


In a sport dominated by Goliaths, the men’s hockey team often looks like a bunch of Davids.

That is, until they skate by you.

A major reason for Yale’s (13-5-1, 8-3-1 ECAC) success so far this season has been the distinct style of play favored by head coach Keith Allain that emphasizes speed and aggressive defense.

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