From: James Ross <[log in to unmask]>
 
>        Brian Morris wrote:
>"Why did Harvard start Aaron Israel instead of Tripp Tracy?  Maybe Tomasson
>(sp?) was trying to save Tracy for Saturday night, but I think a coach needs to
>go with his best goaltender throughout the playoffs--a rotation just doesn't
>work.  Can anyone remember who the #2 goalie was to Billy Smith when the
>Islanders won all those Stanley Cups?"
 
>        I am confused as to why people are criticizing Tomasson's decision to
>go with Isreal against Clarkson.  Tracy is, arguably, one of the best keepers
>to enter as a freshman in recent memory, however Aaron Isreal is no slouch
>either.  Considering the fact that both keepers are freshmen, along with the fac
>t that Harvard virtually secured a bid in the NC$$ with it`s superb regular
>season play, I think it was a very wise move (for the future) for Tomasson to
>give both of his freshman goaltenders a chance for post-season play.
 
Now, I'm confused. I would assume that Brian was talking about the
ECAC semifinal but Harvard played Brown not Clarkson. In the
second to last game, when Clarkson visited Harvard, Tommassoni started
Tracy... but I assume this game wasn't being refered to.
 
I was surprised to see Israel play considering what I'd heard about
Tracy but after seeing Israel play, I think they're both deserving.
Israel may have a slight advantage in that he's much bigger while
Tracy is quite small (5'10?). Still, I think it's a tossup but
Tommassoni has to go with one or the other in the NC$$'s.
 
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