January 16, 2009

Streaking Tigers Seek Consistency

The following article appeared in the January 16 issue of the Daily Princetonian.

 

By Ben Laguna
Senior Writer

Consistency is the name of the game. After struggling to keep a winning record earlier in the season, the women’s ice hockey team (11-8-1 overall, 8-5-0 ECAC Hockey) broke into the national rankings in the most recent poll, taking the No. 9 seed. The team also extended its winning streak to four games. The difference? A killer second period.

After a big win against Harvard on Jan. 2, the Tigers were attempting to break their .500 record and move to 9-8-1 on the season at Dartmouth. A slow first period had put the team behind 1-0, and things weren’t looking good against a huge crowd at Dartmouth’s Thompson Arena.

Princeton seized the game’s momentum in the second period, outshooting Dartmouth 20-6 in the frame and putting three goals into the Big Green net. The Tigers held on to their lead in the third, keeping Dartmouth scoreless and winning the game, 4-1.

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