Men's Ice Hockey Closes 2022 At Colorado College

Friday, December 30

Colorado Springs, Colo.

9:00 PM EST/7:00 PM MST

Princeton University

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December 28, 2022 | Men's Ice Hockey

Princeton (6-7-0, 5-6-0 ECAC) at Colorado College (8-9-1, 5-4-1 NCHC)
Decvember 30 | 7 p.m. MST | Ed Robson Arena
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Princeton (6-7-0, 5-6-0 ECAC) at Colorado College (8-9-1, 5-4-1 NCHC)
December 31 | 5 p.m. MST | Ed Robson Arena
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OFFENSE CLICKING ENTERING THE WEEKEND
The Tigers have scored 23 goals over their last five games, and according to the math majors on the team that is an average of 4.6 goals-per-game with a 4-1-0 record entering the weekend. Defensively, Princeton has conceded 12 goals over its last five games (2.4 gpg) including a pair of shutouts.

AMONG THE NATION'S TOP TENDERS
Ethan Pearson enters the week ranked No. 13 in the country in GAA (2.12), No. 21 in save percentage (.920), and tied for No. 1 in shutouts (4). Pearson's four shutouts this season are tied with Barend Van Gerbig, II (1959-60) for No. 2 all-time in a season and one away from tying the single-season record of five set by Zane Kalemba during the 2007-08 season.

GATHERING GORMANS
In addition to captain Liam Gorman, the Tigers also will line up his younger brother, Brendan, this season. The brothers join their father, Sean, as Princeton Hockey players. Sean is a 1991 Princeton grad who was drafted by the Boston Bruins out of college. Both Liam and Brendan played high school hockey at St. Sebastian's before joining the Tigers as true freshmen. Last year with St. Sebs, Brendan tallied 49 points (11g, 38a) in 25 games while earning ISL MVP honors.

LITTLE BRO, BIG GOALS
Brendan Gorman is third on the team with four goals through 12 games to open his Princeton career, scoring the Tigers' first goal of the season at Harvard and connecting in back-to-back games against Colgate and Yale. He scored last time out against RPI to break a seven-game run without a goal. His nine points overall are tied for third on the team with two other players -- including his older brother.

GORMAN FAMILY SCORING RACE
1. Sean Gorman -- 23 pts (5g, 18a) in 99 games
2. Liam Gorman -- 21 pts. (9g, 12a) in 71 games
3. Brendan Gorman -- 9 pts. (4g, 5a) in 12 games

FRESH FACES
The Tigers are expected to have seven of their eight freshmen in the lineup tonight, and that group has acclimated itself well to college hockey. Overall, Princeton's eight newcomers have registered 28 points (9g, 21a) this season -- accounting for 28% of the team's total points and 24% of its goals.

POWERING UP
Princeton is 12-for-63 on the power play this season. Jack Cronin has four power-play goals, while Noah de la Durantaye. Liam Gorman, Pito Walton each have two. The Tigers have PPGs in 11-of-13 games this season, including at least one in each of their last six games entering this weekend.

JACK ATTACK
Jack Cronin has struck for four PPGs -- which is No. 4 in the ECAC and is No. 21 in the country -- and a team-high seven goals overall this season. He has already blown by his two goals from the 2021-22 season, and his 10 points through 13 games this year already surpass his point total (6) from 23 games last season. He had goals in four consecutive games before being held without a goal against RPI and Union, and points in 8-of-13 games this season.

REELING IN RANKED TEAMS
The Tigers have 18 wins over ranked opponents during Ron Fogarty's tenure, including a 5-0 win at No. 20 RIT this year and a 5-4 win at No. 8 Cornell last season. Princeton has at least one win over a ranked team in each of its last seven seasons.

LEANIN' ON LIAM
Liam Gorman has found his scoring touch in his senior season. Originally a Pittsburgh Penguins draft pick, Chicago traded for his rights this past summer. He posted his first career two-point night (1g, 1a) against Colgate on 11/5 and his five goals this season are a new career high. He has nine points (5g, 4a) this season, setting a new career high. He had a goal in three consecutive games before being held scoreless in is last two.

THE MURPH
Ian Murphy is the top returning scorer from the 2021-21 season, where he posted 19 points on nine goals and 10 assists as a sophomore during his first collegiate season before skating with the Vancouver Canucks during the summer as part of NHL Development Camp. His nine goals are the most among Tigers back in the lineup for 2022-23, and his 10 helpers are tied for most among players returning. After missing the first game, he has nine points (2g, 7a) in 12 games played this season.

ABOUT ADAM
Adam Robbins had a breakout 2021-22 season, posting 13 points (5g, 8a) over 31 games played – including a blistering start where he had points in four consecutive games (1g, 4a) to open the season. His totals blew by his 2019-20 total of 2 points (0g, 2a) over 18 games. During the 2020-21 year, Robbins won a Clark Cup with the Chicago Steel. So far this season, Robbins has six assists -- including five power-play helpers -- and eight points overall. Robbins had goals in each of his last two games after going 21 games without a goal dating back to 2/5/22.

PITO POCKETS POINTS
Defenseman Pito Walton turned a 6-point 2019-20 season into an 11-point campaign last year. This year, he already has matched his career high with 3g, 8a for 11 points. He had three assists last time out against RPI, his second career three-helper game. He was named ECAC Defender of the Week for his efforts in Princeton's sweep of Union and RPI.

SPENCER ON FIRE
Spencer Kersten set career highs last season in goals (6), assists (10) and points (16) while playing in all 31 games. He was 52% on faceoffs last season, winning 211-of-406. This year, he is 134-for-218 (62%) on draws and has recorded points in two of his last three games after going without a point in 11 games dating back to the 2021-22 finale. His goal against RPI ended a 16-game run without a goal dating back to 2/25/22.

SETTING SEITZ
Nick Seitz also had a breakout 2021-22 season, setting career highs in goals (3), assists (6) and points (9). This year, he has followed up with 7points (4g, 3a) through 13 games. He spent this summer teaching English in Ecuador.

DE LA SOUL
Noah de la Durantaye had 10 points (3g, 7a) last season during his debut campaign. He had a pair of two-assist games (vs. St. Lawrence and RIT) and had points in both playoff games to end last season. This season, he has 3g, 5a -- including six points (3g, 3a) over his last six games. He spent the summer with the Vegas Golden Knights participating in NHL Development Camp.