February 9, 2010

Hard Work, Dedication Foundation for Hoffman's Success

The following article featuring Union forward Lauren Hoffman appeared in the February 9 issue of the Utica Observer-Dispatch.

 

By FRAN PERRITANO

Lauren Hoffman of Marcy plays hockey for the Union College women's team. She's tied for the team lead in scoring (2 goals, 6 assists, 8 points) for a rebuilding Dutchwomen's squad that is just 5-24-1 this season. She led the team in goals her freshman year with seven. She also plays softball for Union (she was the 2008 All-Mohawk Valley Player of the Year as a senior for Whitesboro High School).

Question: You are tied for the team lead in scoring on a team that isn't doing so well. Do you have mixed emotions about that?

Answer: No. Many of the points on the scoreboard have not truly represented how well we have played as a team. It's a tough situation because we are trying to rebuild our program, and although we don't post the most points in the league, we are playing better as a team with each game.

Complete article can be accessed via the Observer-Dispatch Web site by clicking here.