January 30, 2009

Yale Passing Tests with Flying Colors

The following article appeared January 30 on the Inside College Hockey (INCH) Web site.

 

By Joe Gladziszewski

In looking for a trend within Yale’s season thus far, it’s that the tests have gotten progressively tougher. One thing hasn’t changed throughout the last three months, and that’s that the Bulldogs are passing almost all of the tests that they are faced with.

You need to look no further than last weekend. The Bulldogs faced their toughest game and toughest opponent of the season when they went to Cornell’s Lynah Rink and came away with a 4-2 win. It wasn’t easy.

During a stretch in the middle of the second period with Yale leading 2-1, a shot from Yale defenseman Thomas Dignard slid slowly toward Cornell goalie Ben Scrivens, who misplayed the puck as he reached to cover it. An official blew the whistle to end the play even though the puck slid under Scrivens’ glove and over the goal line just after the whistle sounded.

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