February 4, 2010

Gaining Momentum in the North Country

The following article appeared February 4 on the News 10 Now Web site.

 

POTSDAM, N. Y. -- Clarkson University's Division I Women's Hockey Team has been around for roughly seven years. And although this season is going strong, it wasn't always so easy.

Clarkson Co-Head Coach Shannon Desrosiers said, "When you are recruiting kids, 'Hey, you want to come to Clarkson?' 'Clarkson who?' you know. But now we are on the map. Kids know. Kids are contacting us."

But when it comes to recruiting, the coaches say they are somewhat isolated in the Northeast corner of the map - and most of their talent has come right from their own "backyard."

Complete article can be accessed via the News 10 Now Web site by clicking here.