Some observations from the plethora of choices available this weekend thanks to Troy Newchannels. Maine vs. BU Garth Snow is a marvel at handling the puck. In the second period he actually sprung one of his forwards (forget the name) on a breakaway. It was a remarkable play, even if the forward couldn't get a shot off. Harvard vs. Clarkson 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? Michigan vs. LSSU Why didn't Cam Stewart draw a misconduct when he decked the ref with his forearm? Are CHHA refs more tolerant of that kind of thing? (And I not insinuating that Stewart's actions were necessarily intentional.) Clarkson vs. __________ They are a boring team to watch--because they are completely controlling the flow of the game. Their talent is beginning to dominate games and the defense is playing controlled--there just aren't any 3 on 2's or 2 on 1's getting through. They will be in every game from here on out--no blowouts--and if they do lose it will be by one goal (isn't that what happened at the beginning of the season?) It would be a great contest to see Clarkson lock up with BU. RPI (vs. Colgate, Clarkson) 1. The Engineers are suffering because they lack a big scoring line, and especially a "go to" guy on offense. 2. RPI doesn't have a good concept on the power play. There is a general lack of movement, the forwards don't double down to screen and clog the net, and the result is a lot of weak shots from the point. Clarkson virtually gave them the point shot. 3. As practiced by Colgate, the key to stopping the RPI offense if to hold up the secondary skaters as they enter the offensive zone. The whole rush then seems to dissipate quickly. 4. But, RPI is young, and should be improved next year. 1994 ECACs The T-U implied that the ECAC was very happy with the job Ned Harkness did in hosting the tournament at Lake Placid. It seems like Albany is already bracing itself for another rejection. IMHO the Knick could get more then 14,000 for two nights. Between periods the Empire commentators interviewed the Commissioner of the ECAC. I thought it was telling that that he never once mentioned Albany's bid, only praising the Lake Placid operation. _ "NYS // Hockey" On to Next // Brian Morris Year // Albany, NY ______// [log in to unmask] (______/ ****Help pay for the Knick! Bring the '94 ECACs and NCAAs to Albany!****