Friday, March 23, 2007

NCAA Quarterfinals

Hockey
Michael King

Much has changed since the Massachusetts hockey team and the Golden Knights of Clarkson played to a 3-3 tie in October at the Mullins Center. In that game, junior captain Nick Dodge scored once on the power play and added an assist. Dodge has 18 goals and 21 assists this season and is the team’s biggest scoring threat in addition to Shawn Weller. Weller has a team leading 40 points, including nine goals on the power play.

Goaltenders Jon Quick and David Leggio of Clarkson have nearly identical numbers this season. They have the same goals-against average of 2.20, but Leggio has a slightly better save percentage of 0.929 vs. 0.928.

Even though Clarkson has been ranked in the top five of the nation for much of the season, the teams seem to be evenly matched. The Golden Knights have the benefit of playing in an easier league than the Minutemen. More updates to come during the game.

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