January 31, 2009

Higgy's on it

The following article featuring former Yale standout Chris Higgins appeared January 31 on the Montreal Canadiens Web site.

 

MONTREAL – Character? Hard work? Urgency? His head coach asked for all three and Christopher Higgins flashed all of the above in a huge comeback win over the Kings.

Trudging his way through the most difficult season of his young career, Higgins sprang to life when his teammates needed him most, scoring the tying goal against Los Angeles in spectacular fashion.

With rookie defenseman Drew Doughty bearing down on him, Higgins calmly resorted to a stiff arm move that could serve either the Steelers or Cardinals well in Super Bowl XLIII. Higgins then shook free and swooped in on a breakaway before beating Kings goalie Jonathan Quick up high.

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