Princeton (14-10-4, 9-9-3) 0-0-0_0 UVM (17-12-2, 10-9-2) 1-0-0_1 First period: 1. UVM: Sorg (Festa, Eboli) 19:07 Second period: None. Third period: None. Shots_ V: 11-7-5_23; P: 9-10-8_27 Saves_ V: Thomas 27, P: Konte 22. PP_ V: 0-5; P: 0-6. A_ 4,035 Comments: The Sorg goal was a slapshot from just inside the blueline that deflected twice before getting behind Konte. From the press box, it looked like Vermont's Justin Martin got a piece of it- but the scoring never changed (to our knowledge). Pretty conservatively played game by both clubs. Princeton generally matched Casson Masters' line against St. Louis/Perrin, and was fairly successful. St. Louis/Perrin certainly had chances, but Konte was sharp and J.C. Ruid missed a couple of great power play opportunites set up by his linemates. Princeton really didn't have too many offensive opportunities until the last 10 minutes of the game. Keith O'Brien missed on a partial breakaway against Thomas (who was sharp throughout) and Brent Flahr was stopped in close in the last couple of minutes, after Konte was pulled for the extra attacker. I was very impressed with the resourcefulness of the UVM defense. I think there are several more talented groups of six in the league, but the combination of team defense and heady play by the blueliners makes Vermont better than the sum of its parts. Mike Larkin gets high marks for scrappy, smart play. Geoff Howell Drop the Puck The Trenton Times