In yesterday's post I made mention that this weekend's opponent, Utica College, has a big question mark in goal. Well, it's such a big one, that Utica's coach is undecided between recruits Evan Smith and Nick Therrien. They’ll split time Friday night, according to a report in the Utica Observer Disptach.
Read the article, which also looks at the team's strengths and weaknesses, here:
http://www.uticaod.com/sports/x102604680/Pioneers-quest-Go-deep-in-hockey-playoffs
What are these freshman like?
Therrien is from Rochester, N.H. and played junior hockey for the New York Apple Core of the Eastern Junior Hockey League. He won 13 games and made 911 saves for New York last season.
Evan Smith is from Penticton, British Columbia and played junior hockey for the Calgary Royals of the Atlantic Junior Hockey League. He totaled a .892 save percentage and won seven games for Calgary last year.
Read the article, which also looks at the team's strengths and weaknesses, here:
http://www.uticaod.com/sports/x102604680/Pioneers-quest-Go-deep-in-hockey-playoffs
What are these freshman like?
Therrien is from Rochester, N.H. and played junior hockey for the New York Apple Core of the Eastern Junior Hockey League. He won 13 games and made 911 saves for New York last season.
Evan Smith is from Penticton, British Columbia and played junior hockey for the Calgary Royals of the Atlantic Junior Hockey League. He totaled a .892 save percentage and won seven games for Calgary last year.