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Men's Hockey Hosts League Weekend With Brown and Yale
February 06, 2008 | Men's Ice Hockey
Game 22 - Brown at Princeton GAMETIME: Friday, Feb. 8, at 7 p.m. GAME NOTES: Click here for PDF. LIVESTATS: Click here.
GAMETIME: Saturday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m. LIVESTATS: Click here.
SITE: Hobey Baker Rink (Princeton, N.J.)
RECORDS: Princeton (12-9-0, 9-5-0 ECACH); Brown (3-14-4, 3-8-3 ECACH)
SERIES RECORD: Brown leads 78-56-7 overall and is 34-26-3 at Princeton.
LAST MEETING: Princeton won 6-2 at Brown on Jan. 12, 2008.
STREAK: Princeton won the last three meetings.
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SITE: Hobey Baker Rink (Princeton, N.J.)
RECORDS: Princeton (12-9-0, 9-5-0 ECACH); Yale (10-7-4, 6-4-4 ECACH)
SERIES RECORD: Yale leads 119-98-9 overall and is 38-43-4 at Princeton.
LAST MEETING: Princeton won 4-3 at Yale on Jan. 11, 2008.
STREAK: Princeton won the last two meetings.
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Back at Baker
The Princeton men's hockey team returns to Baker Rink this weekend to host Brown and Yale for a pair of ECAC Hockey and Ivy League contests. Princeton swept the pair earlier this season on the road in mid-January.
Last Time Out
Princeton saw its six-game winning streak snapped on Friday at Union in a 4-3 loss, but rebounded the following night with a 4-0 shutout win at Rensselaer. The results moved Princeton to 12-9 overall and 9-5 in ECAC Hockey.
The Union Game
Princeton fell behind 3-0 in the first 8:13 of the game at Union. The Dutchmen made the score 4-0 midway through the second. Princeton made a late charge, scoring three times in the final 10 minutes with the goaltender pulled, but were unable to draw even. Junior Brett Wilson and freshman Mike Kramer each had a goal and an assist in the loss.
The Rensselaer Game
Princeton bounced back with a dominating effort on Saturday night, blanking RPI 4-0. Following a scoreless first period, Princeton scored three times in the first 11 minutes of the second period to pull off the win. Sophomore Dan Bartlett had a goal and assist, while classmate Zane Kalemba made 16 saves for his second shutout of the season.
Six in a Row
Princeton's six-game win streak that ended at Union was its longest winning streak in more than 70 years since the 1933-34 season when Princeton won six straight games from Mid-February to mid-March of 1934. Princeton has had several unbeaten streaks of six or more games since then, most recently coming late in the 1998-99 season when Princeton had a 5-0-1 stretch.
Wild Finish
Princeton scored three goals at Union with its goaltender pulled in the final 7:02 of regulation. The extra-attacker goals were the first for the Tigers in nearly a year as Max Cousins last scored in that situation on Feb. 3, 2007 in a loss at Yale.
Shutout
Princeton's 4-0 shutout at Rensselaer was Princeton's second shutout of the season. The first was a 2-0 win at Colgate early in the season. The shutout was Princeton first against RPI since the 1996-97 when Princeton won 6-0 in Troy.
Third Period Rallies
Princeton has come from behind in the third period three times in its last eight and nearly did it at Union. Princeton rallied from a 2-1 deficit at Nebraska-Omaha, a 1-0 deficit at home against Harvard and a 2-1 deficit at Yale. Princeton won just once last season when trailing after two periods.
Princeton remained in the National Polls for the fourth-straight week. Princeton is currently ranked 19th in the USCHO.com poll and is the second team receiving votes in the USA Today Poll. Princeton jumped to 14th in the InsideCollegeHockey.com rankings.
All Lines Clicking
Princeton had kept its lines nearly in tact for the past seven games and all four lines have contributed goals in the span. Three lines were responsible for goals during the Union/Rensselaer game.
Scoring More
Princeton has scored four or more goals in six of its last seven games and five or more in four of the games. Princeton has doubled its opponents 34-17 during its last eight games.
Leading Offense
Princeton's offense leads the ECAC Hockey in scoring in league games with 47 goals scored in 14 games for an average of 3.36. Princeton also leads in overall goals per game with 3.14.
Great Away From Home
Princeton improved its record away from Hobey Baker Rink to 9-3 last weekend. Princeton is 3-6 at home this season.
Throw the Puck at the Net
Princeton outshot both opponents last weekend and has outshot its opponent 13 times this season. Princeton had 41 shots on Saturday night, its third game this season with 40 or more shots.
Tied for Third
Princeton's weekend split leaves the Tigers in a tie for third-place in the ECAC Hockey standings with 18 points. The Tigers are 9-5 in league play and are even with Quinnipiac in the standings, a point behind second-place Cornell and a point ahead of fourth-place Union.
Atop the Ivies
Four of Princeton's six wins in its recent streak came against Ivy League opponents. Princeton is 5-0 in Ivy play this season as Princeton has defeated each Ivy team once. The Tigers managed just three Ivy League wins in each of the last two seasons. Princeton has a one-point lead over second-place Cornell with two games in hand.
Non Conference Wrap
Princeton's win at Robert Morris was its final non-league game of the 2007-08 season. Princeton finished the year 3-4 in those games with wins at Yale, Nebraska-Omaha and Robert Morris, and losses to Quinnipiac, Minnesota State and Notre Dame (2).
This Weekend's Opponents
Princeton vs. Brown
Princeton hosts Brown in the 142nd meeting between the two schools. Brown leads the all-time series 78-56-7 overall and 34-26-4 in Princeton. Princeton is 4-1-3 against Brown over the past three seasons and has won three straight games.
Recent History
Princeton and Brown met five times last season, including three times in the playoffs last season. Princeton won the last two games of that series and took the first meeting from earlier this season 6-2 in Providence. In the win, freshman Mike Kramer and juniors Brett Wilson and Lee Jubinville combined for 11 points. Wilson led the charge with two goals and two assists, while Jubinville added four helpers.
Scouting the Bears
Brown is 3-14-4 overall and 3-8-3 in the league. The Bears snapped a 15-game winless streak last weekend by sweeping Harvard and Dartmouth at home. Prior to that, Brown's last win had come on Nov. 9 against Colgate.
Princeton vs. Yale
Yale is Princeton's oldest rival as the teams have met 226 times. Princeton is 98-119-9 all-time against Yale but leads in the series 43-38-4 on home ice. Princeton has defeated Yale twice this season already, but was swept by the Bulldogs a season ago.
Recent History
Princeton and Yale opened the season against one another in a non-league game, a contest that the Tigers took by a 6-2 score as Cam MacIntyre scored three goals and added an assist. The teams met for a second time in January with Princeton rallying in the third period for a 4-3 win. Mike Kramer, Lee Jubinville and Dan Bartlett all had a goal and assist in the come-from-behind win.
Scouting the Bulldogs
Yale is 10-7-4 overall and 6-4-4 in ECAC Hockey and carries a three-game unbeaten streak into the weekend. The Bulldogs have wins over Colgate and Dartmouth and a tie at Cornell in that span.
Completing the Series
Princeton has completed its league series' against Quinnipiac, Rensselaer and Union. Princeton split with all three.
Balanced Effort
Princeton offense has been balanced all season as the Tigers' 66 goals have come from 20 different skaters. In addition, 21 of Princeton's 22 skaters have registered at least one point this season.
Reaching Six
Princeton's six goals scored in its win at Brown was its third game of five or more goals in its past eight games. Princeton has 34 goals in its last eight games, and had three goals in the previous three games. Princeton last scored six goals in the season opener at Yale.
Above .500
After starting last season 1-6-2, the Tigers finished out the season 14-10-1. With an 12-9 record this season, the Tigers are 26-19-1 over the last 46 games.
Ranked Teams
Princeton has faced five ranked teams this season and is 1-4 in those games. Princeton fell to No. 8 Clarkson 6-2, No. 18 Rensselaer 4-3 and No. 6 Notre Dame 4-2 and 7-0. Princeton's win came over No. 15 Harvard by a 2-1 score.
On the Horizon
Princeton continues its run to the postseason next weekend on the road at Harvard and Dartmouth. Princeton swept the pair in early January at home.
2-Schroeder-Every Game
Sophomore defenseman Brad Schroeder is one of two Princeton players to have appeared in every game this season.
3-Pederson-Five-Game Scoring Streak
Sophomore defenseman Jody Pederson had his five-game point scoring streak snapped at Union. That streak is tied for the longest by any Princeton player this season. After a game without a point, Pederson found himself back on the scoresheet with an assist at Rensselaer.
4-Fedun-Plus 3 Tuesday
Freshman defenseman Taylor Fedun was a season-high +3 in Princeton's non-league win at Robert Morris on Jan. 29.
6-Jubinville-Top of the List
Junior Lee Jubinville leads Princeton with 25 points this season. He also leads the league in conference points (19) and is fourth in overall points, but leads in overall points per game (1.25).
7-Ritchie-Recent Points
Freshman defenseman Cam Ritchie assisted on Princeton's third goal at Rensselaer as his point shot was redirected for a goal. Ritchie has assists in four of his last six games played.
9-Bartlett-Game Winner
Sophomore Dan Bartlett returned to the scoresheet on Saturday at Rensselaer with a goal and an assist. Bartlett's fifth goal of the season gave Princeton a 1-0 lead in the second period of the 4-0 win.
10-Stankievech-Rhodes on Ice
Senior Landis Stankievech was one of three Princeton students to receive a Rhodes Scholarship. The senior from Trochu, Alberta is the second Princeton hockey player to win the award, joining Mike Spence. Stankievech netted Princeton's second goal in the Rensselaer win and has points in two of the last three games.
11-Pridham-Senior Season
Senior Erik Pridham has points in two of his last four games played, including a goal against Notre Dame and an assist at Nebraska-Omaha.
12-Lohry-First Goal
Freshman Kevin Lohry recorded his first collegiate goal and his first two-point game when Princeton defeated Robert Morris 5-2 last week.
14-Magnowski-Game Winners
Sophomore Mark Magnowski has scored six goals this season and four have proven to be game winners, including the goal he scored at Yale in January. Magnowski has points in four of his last five games.
15-Godlewski-First Year
Freshman Matt Godlewski has a goal and an assist in 18 games on the Tiger blueline. His goal came against Quinnipiac.
16-Wilson-Eight in Five
Junior Brett Wilson, Princeton's current leading career scorer, had eight points in a five-game span prior to being held pointless in the RPI win. Wilson had a goal and an assist in the Tigers' comeback bid at Union.
17-Kaiser-Birthday Boy
Sophomore Kevin Kaiser celebrated his 21st birthday in style by scoring the game-winning goal against Harvard on it. Kaiser added to his point total with an assist in Keith Shattenkirk's empty-net goal at Rensselaer.
18-Beachell-Sophomore Season
Sophomore Tyler Beachell has a goal and an assist in 14 games played this season. His goal came against St. Lawrence.
19-Kushniruk-Injury Bug
Junior Brandan Kushniruk notched his second assist and fourth point of the season in Princeton's win at Brown. The junior left the Robert Morris game with an injury and missed last weekend's game but should be available to play this weekend.
21-Moore-Captain's Contribution
Senior Mike Moore recorded an assist in Princeton's loss at Union. The senior captain is tied for the point lead among Princeton defenseman with 10 points.
22-Kramer-Great in '08
Freshman Mike Kramer has recorded 10 of his 11 points this season since the calendar turned to 2008. Kramer has four multiple-point games in 2008, including a goal and an assist in the Union loss.
23-Shattenkirk-First Goal
Senior Keith Shattenkirk scored his first goal of the season in Princeton's win at RPI. The goal was Shattenkirk's first in a span of 32 games since he scored against Boston College at the 2005 Denver Cup.
25-Hagel-Senior Season
Senior Kyle Hagel has a goal and an assist to his credit this season. Hagel scored in Princeton's 5-2 win over Dartmouth during its current win streak.
26-Arhontas-Three in Three
Freshman Matt Arhontas recorded his first multiple point game of the season with a goal and an assist at Robert Morris. He also added an assist in the RPI win.
27-MacIntyre-Another Long Streak
Sophomore Cam MacIntyre is currently working on his second five-game point scoring streak of the season. MacIntyre has six points in his last five games, including three assists last weekend, two at Union and one at Rensselaer. MacIntyre still leads Princeton with nine goal scored.
28-Crane-Sophomore Season
Sophomore Kevin Crane has appeared in 10 games for Princeton this season.
Junior Thomas Sychterz last played in Princeton's loss at Union. He stopped both the shots he faced in 18:30 of action.
32-Kalemba-Another Win
Sophomore goaltender Zane Kalemba made 16 saves to shutout RPI and earn his 10th win of the season. It was also his second career shutout.
34-Reynolds-Freshman Year
Freshman Alan Reynolds last played in Princeton's win at Nebraska-Omaha. He made 11 saves in 28 minutes of action.