In response to your request for information on the hockey team, they are clinging to a tie for third place with RPI with Clarkson just a point behind in the standings. After a fast-paced start, the Red Raiders have been mired in a 3-3-2 stretch with home-and-home ties coming against a lesser Cornell team (I'm sure I'll be here remarks about that comment). This weekend they play at home where they are 4-0-1 against conference foes, against Dartmouth and Vermont. They are crucial games since they go on the road next weekend at Harvard and Brown against the top two teams in the league. About Sophomore goalie Matt Weder, he has clearly outplayed Junior Jason Gates with a 4-2-1 record and 2.81 avg. (1.95 avg. in the league) compared to Gates' 5-4-1 4.34 avg. (4.30 avg. in the league). Gates was the star down the stretch run last year and has the experience, but it's time to give Weder a chance to be the #1. So far, it has been a revolving door. Finally, although I haven't seen UVM's freshmen sensations Eric Perrin and Martin St. Louie (I will Saturday night), I have to give my support to Colgate's Mike Harder, who leads the team in scoring as a freshmen (13-17-30). And Senior captain Bruce Gardiner deserves recognition for his outstanding season. He is currently the second leading scorer in the ECAC conference play. Adam Schupak Voice of Colgate Red Raider Hockey