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2006 - 2007 SEASON |
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BEAN, ROSE, TORCHIA ALSO RECEIVE HONORS
The Presidents 06-07 Annual Awards were given out at this past weekend's banquet with Senior Bob Rose picking up the Team MVP Award while Ryne Savisky took home Rookie of the Year Honors. Congratulations to the following Washington & Jefferson Presidents for being awarded to the All-CHMA Team:
Dave Bean
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| W&J / RMU TO PLAY IN COLLEGE HOCKEY SHOWCASE AT MELLON |
| REMATCH vs. AT MELLON ARENA: 11.16.2007 |
(SOUTHPOINTE, PA) -- MAY 5, 2007 -- It has been announced that
Washington & Jefferson will again take part in the Pittsburgh College
Hockey Showcase at Mellon Arena on November 16, 2007 as it plays against
host, Robert Morris University.
In what has become a great local match-up, W&J took last year's College Hockey Showcase game in a shootout while RMU defeated the Presidents at Nationals. |
| WASHINGTON & JEFFERSON RELEASES '07-08 GAME SCHEDULE |
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(SOUTHPOINTE, PA) -- APRIL 25, 2007 (updated 5.4.07) -- W&J would
like to welcome new head coach,
John Harford, who will be guiding the Presidents on towards
Nationals. W&J has released the 2007-2008 game schedule. Click here to view the 2007-2008 schedule. W&J has composed one of the toughest schedules this year in the ACHA. A schedule that features a tough out of conference schedule including the following:
* 2 games at National Champion
Oakland W&J will also look to defend its CHMA regular season title against foes Duquesne, IUP, John Carroll, Pitt, Slippery Rock, Youngstown State, and newest member, WVU. |
| PRESIDENTS HOCKEY IS READY TO ROLL IN '07-08 |
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(SOUTHPOINTE, PA) -- APRIL 16, 2007 -- Coming off an impressive 27 win year, The New Era will continue as Washington & Jefferson's young corps of players now have the National experience and are seeking to build from last year and make another run to Nationals in the 2007-2008 season. Via what looks to be another strong recruiting class thus far into the off-season, the Presidents are already looking forward to the upcoming campaign. For any player who is interested in being a member of Washington & Jefferson Ice Hockey should fill out the recruit form. |
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(PITTSBURGH, PA) -- FEBRUARY 26, 2007 -- The Washington & Jefferson Presidents hockey club has come a long way in just a year and have reached two of their main three goals that were set at the inception of the 'New Era'. The first goal was to become a competitive hockey club on a consistent basis. CHECK. They backed that up with a 28-8-2 record this season, including two win streaks of 14 and 12 games. The second goal was to make the ACHA National Tournament. CHECK. They backed that up with a seeding and for the right to play #3 seeded Illinois. The third goal to achieve was to win at Nationals. The Presidents have their plate full in first round action but have earned the right to face a very dangerous Illini team that has won consistently year in and year out. Several W&J players have been here before and are not taking any moments for granted. These include the Senior Class, who have been chomping at the bit since the end of last years' injury-plagued season. Team Captain Bob Rose, goaltender Andrew Torchia, forward Jeff Cobb, defenseman Matt Kubacki, & defenseman Rob Fitzpatrick know what it takes to get to Nationals and are appreciative for having another opportunity at Nationals. The Presidents have a great chance this year as they now have the depth that they have desired in the past. The Presidents have 9 players with 25+ points on the season along with a veteran defensive core who have the ability to score as well. They have a mainstay in net with Andrew Torchia who has had a tremendous season in net. The Presidents have lived by the team concept and it has been the reason for success this season. High scoring and gelled lines have been tough for several defenses to match up against. The line of Bob Rose, Craig Frey, & Dave Crockett have accounted for 150+ points on the season while Ryne Savisky and Mario Panucci accounted for over 100 points despite the loss of Parkway line-mate Chad Talotta midway through the season. Meanwhile, Tyler Learn has jumped in for Talotta and has picked up 8 points in 13 games since joining the Presidents. The line of Jeff Cobb, Jim Pasquine, & Mike Ellis have been crucial for depth and scoring for the Presidents for 75+ points on the season. Meanwhile freshman Jeff Rich has chipped in for scoring but more importantly a defensive presence and one of the team's most consistent penalty killers. Matt Chapman, who missed the first half of the season studying abroad, is a good skater who adds key depth to the President offense. Forward Bryan Colligan isn't afraid to make a big hit to set the tone, always skates hard, and hustles. The defense has kicked in with solid contributions from everyone. Dave Bean and Mike Guthrie have been extra offensive weapons from the point. Clint Lang, who missed a month studying abroad, has been an integral presence defense and on the power play. The stay at home styles of Rob Fitzpatrick, Aaron Siegel and Matt Kubacki has been beneficial and given balance to a defense that likes to jump up into the play. Meanwhile, the Illini enter the Tournament as one of the favorites to win this year's National Title. This is the third time that Washington & Jefferson has faced the Illini in the ACHA Tournament opening round. W&J lost to the Illini in 2004 by the score of 3-2 and in 2005 in the opening round by the score of 6-1 as Illinois rolled to become the 2005 ACHA National Champions. The 06-07 Illini are led by an offensive juggernaut that complements a stifling defense in front of senior goaltender Mike DeGeorge (26-4-0; 2.03 G.A.A). The Illini have 9 players with 35+ points and are as deep a team in the country as anyone. Leading the way are Alex Park (45 points), Jason Nemeth (43 points), and Jordan Pringle (43 points). |
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(HARMARVILLE, PA) -- FEBRUARY 25, 2007 -- Washington & Jefferson was hoping to complete their league season with a win today at the Harmarville Bladerunners. However, a second half, rejuvenated Duquesne team had a different idea as it broke open a 2-2 third period score via the power play. The loss ended W&J's 12 game win streak and will now look to begin a new one entering Nationals. With Washington & Jefferson trailing 1-0, defenseman Dave Bean (14) lit the lamp with a nice shot from the point. in the first period when Ryne Savisky apparently buried a goal from the left side off a nice one-timer which would have given W&J a huge momentum boost and a 2-1 lead. However, the power play goal was waived off according to goaltender interference and W&J seemingly found themselves having to climb an uphill battle the rest of the day as Duquesne quickly scored following W&J's waived goal. Duquesne put together a complete game and skated extremely well all night long and looked like a team of its former self, as it has been one of the hottest teams in the nation down the stretch. With W&J trailing 2-1 early in the third period, Mario Panucci (20th) & Ryne Savisky hooked up on a nice give and go that tied the game at two. Credit to line mate Tyler Learn who moved the puck up ice to Savisky on the breakout. Savisky moved the puck over to Panucci who buried it into the back of the net past goaltender Matt Vaughan. However, W&J took some penalties down the stretch and it cost them dearly. Washington & Jefferson, who usually does a tremendous job on the penalty kill, could not clear the zone this afternoon. A very impressive Duquesne power play took full advantage of what was given to them, tallying 5 power play goals on the night. W&J cut Duquesne's 3 goal lead to 5-3 as Dave Crockett (28th) scored from in front on the backhand to keep W&J's hopes of a comeback alive. Craig Frey & Bob Rose worked the puck deep on a nice shift as the centered puck was promptly buried by Crockett. However, W&J took another penalty and Luke Wawrzeniak notched his 2nd of the night as he found himself behind the W&J defense, took an outlet pass, and put one past Andrew Torchia for the 6-3 lead. Duquesne would add an empty netter for the 7-3 final. W&J will now focus its attention on Nationals as they travel to Youngstown, Ohio on Wednesday (2.28.07 - 5:00PM) to begin the new season versus #3 ranked Illinois. Be sure to check back for a link in which fans who will not be able to make the trip to Youngstown will have the privilege of watching the live feed made available by the ACHA. |
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PRESIDENTS EDGE SLIPPERY ROCK IN LEAGUE SEMI-FINALS |
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FEBRUARY 24, 2007 -- Washington & Jefferson advanced to the first College Hockey Mid-America Finals with a 2-1 win over Slippery Rock on Saturday night at the Bladerunners' in Harmarville. A game marred by atrocious officiating led to a choppy game in which the officials took center stage of their own version of Ice Capades. Numerous inconsistencies, being out of position, & blown calls were the norm on this night as both W&J and SRU became frustrated with the way the game was called. Trailing 1-0, after an officiating fiasco, W&J answered on the brief power play as Jim Pasquine (19th) scored from in front with low shot along the ice to notch the game at one. W&J took the lead as defenseman Dave Bean put a shot on goal from the point where Freshman Ryne Savisky (32nd) was camped out to deflect the shot in for the eventual game winning goal. Freshman Jeff Rich skated well while blocking several shots, especially on the penalty kill and made a huge difference for the Presidents throughout the entire game. Meanwhile, forward Mike Ellis created some nice opportunities for W&J on offense. Goaltender Andrew Torchia stopped several point blank shots, including a breakaway mid-way through the third to preserve the W&J lead. With the win, W&J advances to the CHMA Finals to play against Duquesne at 1:30 PM on Sunday. |
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COLLEGE HOCKEY GAME DAY - PRESIDENTS vs. PRIDE |
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FEBRUARY 24, 2007 -- After a first round CHMA Tournament bye, Washington & Jefferson will once again meet the likes of Slippery Rock University today at the Bladerunners' in Harmarville at 4:30PM. Slippery Rock advanced in CHMA Playoff play with a 6-3 win last night over Youngstown State while a resurgent Duquesne hockey club posted a 5-2 victory over hosting Pitt. If Washington & Jefferson can get past Slippery Rock today they will meet the winner of the IUP / Duquesne game for a chance at the First CHMA League Championship. |
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W&J EARNS BID TO NATIONALS |
| W&J RANKED #14 IN LATEST ACHA POLLS CLINCHES NATIONALS SEED |
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FEBRUARY 14, 2007 - Washington
& Jefferson has earned its spot to this year's National Tournament in
Youngstown, OH. The Presidents will face off against the #3 ranked
Illinois Illini. The puck will drop on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 -
5:00 PM at the Ice Zone in Youngstown, OH. Click on the ACHA Nationals Logo below to find all the information you need regarding match-ups, times, and venue. |
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W&J STIFLES #12 WVU
W&J PICKS UP WINS #25, 26
On Saturday, W&J out-skated and out-played visiting Towson en route to a 10-1 victory at the Iceoplex. Ryne Savisky notched the hat trick (29, 30, 31) while Craig Frey scored (21) and added two assists. Bob Rose did the same with his (19th) of the season to go along with two helpers. Dave Crockett (26) scored on the power play while Rob Fitzpatrick (3), Tyler Learn (2), Mike Ellis (7), Matt Chapman (2) added singles for the #14 ranked Presidents. Goaltender Andrew Torchia had an easy night, only having to stop 10 pucks. Saturday's Senior Night gave recognition to: Jeff Cobb, Rob Fitzpatrick, Matt Kubacki, Bob Rose, Breanna Rose, & Andrew Torchia. Congratulations to the President Seniors! WARRENDALE, BLADERUNNERS' -- On Friday, Washington & Jefferson lit the lamp often in a back and forth game versus Slippery Rock. Dave Crockett scored 2 goals (24,25) and added an assist while Bob Rose (18), Ryne Savisky (28), Aaron Siegel (2), and Jeff Cobb (11) added singles for the Presidents in regulation. Washington & Jefferson scored on all four of their attempts in the shootout to seal the deal. Bob Rose, Dave Crockett, and Ryne Savisky scored in the shootout to set up the game winner by Mike Guthrie as he snapped one home for the win. The wins gave the #14 Presidents their 10th win in a row and will finish off the regular season in a highly anticipated match up versus #12 ranked West Virginia on 2.14.2007 - 8:30 PM.
W&J ROLLS OVER YOUNGSTOWN
STATE Defenseman Rob Fitzpatrick (2) scored off a shot from the point and forward Tyler Learn (1) scored his first ACHA goal. Goaltender Andrew Torchia picked up the win in net for the Presidents. W&J played without the likes of Chad Talotta, Jeff Cobb, and Mike Guthrie. The Presidents' next game will be on Friday, February 9. 2007 - 9:40 PM at the Bladerunners' (Warrendale) versus Slippery Rock University.
W&J POWERS PAST JOHN CARROLL
7-1 Freshmen Dave Crockett (21,22) and Jim Pasquine (16,17) each scored two goals for the Presidents while Freshman Ryne Savisky (26), Sophomore Matt Chapman (1) and Freshman defenseman Aaron Siegel (1) scored their first goals of the season. Siegel's goal was the first of his ACHA hockey career. Chapman's first goal came during his first start of the season as a forward. Please check back soon for a full detailed game summary.
WASHINGTON & JEFFERSON POUNDS
PITT
The Presidents helped their
own cause with another win over CHMA foe, Pitt. The W&J power play kicked at
full gear with 3 more goals on the night. Midway through the first, Bob
Rose scored (16) on the power play after some setup passing between
Ryne Savisky & Mike Guthrie. With just under two minutes to play
in the first, Mario Panucci scored (his 18th) for W&J's second goal
on the power play with credit to Craig Frey and Dave Crockett
on the assists. Jeff Cobb (10) tallied W&J's 3rd goal on the power
play early in the second period to give W&J a 3-0 lead after assists by
Craig Frey & Mike Guthrie. Mike Guthrie (7) scored early
in the third for his third point of the night after some passing between
line-mates Mario Panucci and Ryne Savisky that put the
Presidents up 4-0. Dave Crockett (20th) scored W&J's final goal with
3:04 to play as Craig Frey picked up his 3rd helper of the night.
W&J SWEEPS MARYLAND Ryne Savisky scored twice and added an assist, Mario Panucci & Bob Rose each had a goal and dished out two helpers, and Dave Bean & Dave Crockett each tallied a goal and assist of their own. Defenseman Mike Guthrie scored another goal (his 6th) and Craig Frey & Tyler Learn each picked up two more assists on the night. Brad Pustolski got his second career start and earned his 2nd win with several key stops that gave the Presidents a big advantage in net. W&J scored early as Dave Bean (12th) crashed the net for the Presidents' first goal after some initial shots on net by Mario Panucci & Tyler Learn. W&J took advantage of a senseless penalty by Maryland and cashed in on the power play as Ryne Savisky (24th) scored on a one timer off a nice pass from Dave Bean. Mike Guthrie slapped one home to give W&J a 3-0 lead on the power play after Rob Fitzpatrick moved the puck to Mario Panucci along the side boards. Panucci then slid the puck over to Guthrie where "Gootz" slapped it home. Bob Rose (15th) lit the red light off a rebound after an initial shot on goal by line mate Dave Crockett. On the play Craig Frey made a nice breakout pass to Crockett. Crockett skated around a defender and put a nice shot on net. The rebound popped out and Rose quickly hopped on the loose puck and snapped it into the net. Maryland was quick to answer back to make the score 4-2 but W&J answered right back with another goal of their own. Dave Crockett (19th) scored from in front to make it 5-1 after a nice setup between Craig Frey and Bob Rose. Maryland tacked on a goal just before the end of the second period to make the score 5-2 at the end of two. W&J came out quickly in the third and got a goal from Mario Panucci (17th) as he took a low shot from the right side and sneaked it in on a tough angle. Ryne Savisky picked up the assist as he sneaked the puck to Panucci just before Panucci slipped it past Maryland goaltender Jerry Chernock. Ryne Savisky (25th) put the icing on the cake as he took a cross ice pass from Bob Rose and one-timed a laser into the top left hand corner for W&J's 7th and final goal of the night.
FOUR PRESIDENTS SCORE 2 GOALS
IN 8-3 WIN OVER TERPS Freshman defenseman Aaron Siegel played a stellar game on defense while goaltender Andrew Torchia picked up his 13th win of the season. Craig Frey notched another assist and has been amidst a torrid point scoring streak for the Presidents of late. Bob Rose scored both of his goals on breakaways, as he put home W&J's first goal off some great defense. Rose picked off a pass, out-skated a defender, and scored on the backhand as #8 scored with 8 minutes to go in the first. Mario Panucci scored his first of the night 2 minutes into the second on a backhand after a face off win by Ryne Savisky to give the Presidents a two goal lead. Maryland cut the lead in half with a deflection in front of goaltender Andrew Torchia. Torchia however stood up to the task and stopped 27 of 30 shots. With four minutes to go in the second, Ryne Savisky struck for his 22nd of the year off a pass from Tyler Learn.
The Presidents put together a strong third period and put the game away for good with another flurry of goals in what has become a W&J scoring trend. Dave Crockett scored on the power play to make it 4-2 as Mario Panucci & Craig Frey worked the puck to Crockett, who lifted a shot over the shoulder of the Maryland goaltender. Ryne Savisky scored his second of the night off another setup pass from Tyler Learn. Dave Crockett notched his second of the night as the W&J scoring avalanche continued. Crockett scored from in front for his 18th of the season just after Bob Rose & Dave Bean created the setup. Bob Rose then scored on yet another breakaway for the Presidents' 7th goal for his 14th goal of the season, as he poked the puck away from a defenseman and made it count. Mario Panucci capped the scoring for the night with his second goal of the game and 16th of the season. On the play, Ryne Savisky, Tyler Learn, and Mario Panucci were cycling the puck down low. Savisky drew a defender and moved the puck in front to Panucci who one-timed it into the back of the net as #16 ranked W&J prevailed for the 8-3 final.
W&J will battle the Terps of
Maryland again Saturday at the Iceoplex. The puck drops at 5:00 PM.
PRESIDENTS OVER PENGUINS 3-1 W&J put away Youngstown State for good with a Jeff Cobb power play goal in the third. Cobb cut to the net just as a cool and collected Ryne Savisky worked the setup from the side. Savisky sent a pass along the ice and Cobb distributed the puck to the back of the net, giving W&J another big win at home. Andrew Torchia's steady play contributed to the victory as he won his 12th of the year for the Presidents.
PRESIDENTS SWEEP RMC EAGLES Captain Bob Rose has had a hot hand of late and notched his 11th of the season while d-man Dave Bean picked up his 11th of the campaign. Goaltender Andrew Torchia won again in net for the Presidents earning his 11th win of the season. The Presidents will next face Youngstown State in a CHMA league game this Wednesday night - 8:30 PM at the Iceoplex @ Southpointe.
W&J WINS 5-2 AT RMC IN CHICAGO W&J's strong first period began quickly as Ryne Savisky made the play happen from behind the net, moved the puck to Guthrie. Guthrie took a shot on net and Savisky deflected home a Mike Guthrie shot on goal for Savisky's 21st of the year and a 1-0 W&J lead. Mike Guthrie later scored for the second consecutive game by adding a goal of his own as he scored at 13:44 of the first from the slot. On the play, Guthrie found a loose puck in front of the RMC net and simply wristed it past RMC goaltender Aaron Merkle to give W&J a two goal lead. Mario Panucci scored the eventual game winning goal (his 14th of the year) as he danced in on a breakaway, went to the backhand, and scored to give the Presidents a 3-0 advantage. Panucci would later be forced to leave the game towards the end of the second period with a knee injury. With just over a minute to play in the period, Dave Bean (10th)continued his scoring ways as he capped a huge opening period for W&J as he roofed a wrister for a goal and gave the Presidents a 4-0 lead over the hosting RMC Eagles. Robert Morris College scored next as they put home two goals by Mike Coomer in the second period to pull within two goals of W&J. Robert Morris College's Aaron Merkle made several key stops late in the second period to keep the RMC hopes alive. The third period began quickly again as Craig Frey scored his 16th of the campaign which capped the scoring for the Presidents and the 5-2 victory.
W&J VS. RMC EXTRA GAME NOTES
W&J FALLS 6-4 TO IUP - FIRST
LOSS IN CHMA PLAY IUP jumped out to a big lead as it scored 6 times on just 20 shots on goal for the night. W&J peppered the IUP defense with 52 shots on goal. W&J's Mike Ellis, Mario Panucci, Mike Guthrie, & Bob Rose scored for the Presidents. Mario Panucci scored his 13th of the season on a two on one as Ryne Savisky slid the puck to Panucci who backhanded the puck under the crossbar for his Bob Rose scored his 10th of the season on a nice shot from the slot in the third period. Freshman Mike Ellis' goal was his 5th.
THE PITTSBURGH COLLEGE HOCKEY SHOWCASE W&J Sophomore Mario Panucci scored the game clincher in the shootout as he slid a low shot five hole through the legs of RMU goaltender Jon Hoffman. Senior Captain Bob Rose (9, 10)led by example all night long and played a stellar game scoring 2 goals and also scored W&J's first goal in the shootout on a nice forehand shot that caught the back of the twine. Chad Talotta also scored 2 goals (10,11) for the Presidents and hustled around the Colonials all night long. Dave Bean (9th) scored W&J's first goal midway through the first period off a shot from the point to give W&J a 1-0 lead. Bob Rose then struck for his first of the night from in front as he kicked the puck to his skate and snapped it home. Bob Rose then poked in his 2nd of the night for a huge goal for the Presidents just before the end of the 2nd period to give W&J a 3-2 lead. RMU answered early in the third to tie the game at three but Chad Talotta added the Presidents' 4th goal as he deked through a defenseman and roofed a backhander just under the crossbar. W&J took a 5-3 lead as Dave Crockett took a lead pass off a setup play coming out of the zone from Craig Frey and Mario Panucci. Crockett distributed the puck to the back of the net for his 15th of teh season, giving W&J the important two goal lead. Chad Talotta scored his 2nd of the night on a breakaway off a pass from Panucci to give W&J what seemed to be a comfortable 3 goal lead. However, RMU didn't let up and miraculously stormed back to send the game to overtime before Panucci & Rose settled the deal in the shootout.
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W&J SUFFERS TOUGH DEFEAT AT
RHODE ISLAND IN OT 4-3 W&J found themselves in great shape with the 3-1 lead in the second period but Rhode Island's Sean Arthur put one in to cut the score to 3-2 at the end of two periods of play. W&J and Rhode Island battled back and forth down the stretch but W&J took a late penalty to give URI a power play opportunity with 4 minutes to play in regulation. Pittsburgh native Ben Herring scored for Rhode Island off a back door setup to tie the game at three apiece. Bill McKeirnan went on to score in overtime for the Rams as the Rams snatched the victory from the grasp of the W&J Presidents. W&J also fell 5-2 versus Rhode Island on Saturday night. Freshman Ryne Savisky (19th of the year) and Craig Frey (15th) scored the lone goals for the Presidents.
W&J SWEEPS WEEKEND SERIES AT
DUQUESNE W&J outplayed the Dukes throughout the first and got an early goal from Ryne Savisky notched his 19th of the year in the first period as he put home a loose puck that bounced out in front of the Duquesne net. W&J got a crucial rebound goal on a backhander from Jeff Rich with under a minute to play in the first off a setup by Chad Talotta and Ryne Savisky. W&J picked up where it left off as they entered the second period. Mario Panucci scored his 12th early from the slot and wristed one under the arm of Duquesne goaltender Matt Vaughan. Midway through the second period, Craig Frey (14th) took a lead pass from Dave Bean and deposited a shot to the back of the net on the forehand and put W&J up 4-0. Clint Lang scored his 2nd of the season with a power play goal with a shot from the right side after some puck movement between Craig Frey and Aaron Siegel and gave W&J a solid 5-0 lead at the end of two periods of play. W&J goaltender Jed Michael made some very crucial stops from in front during a third period rally attempt by the Dukes. However, Duquesne played physical in the early stages of the 3rd period and popped in two quick power play goals as Mike Papciak and Mike Heath tallied for the Dukes. W&J buckled down the stretch despite numerous random and often unexplained stoppages in play that halted the momentum of the game. Luke Wawrzeniak added a late third goal for the Dukes with 1:26 to go but it would only delay the inevitable as W&J picked up the 5-3 victory for their 15th win of the season.
W&J PICKS UP ROAD WIN AT
DUQUESNE Washington & Jefferson came out sluggish in the first period but was still able to score first off some nice tape to tape, cross ice passing from Dave Bean to Bob Rose to Ryne Savisky who wristed it home for the 1st goal of the game on the power play. Duquesne answered back as Andrew Omstead put one in for the Dukes to tie it at one at the end of one. In the second period, Duquesne had a chance to go up a goal but Mike Papciak rung one off the post. Soon after, W&J rushed the puck up the ice and Dave Crockett took a pass from Bob Rose and Crockett backhanded one top shelf into the right hand corner of the net. Duquesne tied it at 2 apiece before the end of the second period. W&J finally found its legs and came out quick in the third and scored early in the third on the power play again on almost an exact replica of their first period goal as it was from Dave Bean to Bob Rose to Ryne Savisky who buried it from the left side. However, the Dukes would not go away and Mike Papciak scored on the two man advantage as Luke Wawrzeniak and Dave Young worked the puck in the W&J defensive zone and tied the game at three. W&J went up for good as Bob Rose scored his 5th of the season on a wrister after some nice puck movement between Craig Frey and Dave Crockett. Ryne Savisky completed the hat trick soon after the Rose goal to give W&J a comfortable 2 goal cushion as Chad Talotta and Dave Bean picked up assists on the play. Savisky skated down the right side opened up the Duquesne goaltender and wristed one five-hole for the goal. Dave Crockett completed the W&J scoring with an empty netter for the 6-3 final. W&J will play again on Sunday versus Duquesne at Shady Side Academy. The puck is set to drop at 1:00 PM.
W&J HOPES TO CONTINUE HOT
STREAK W&J's defenseman have also jumped in the scoring act. Defensemen Dave Bean (22 pts) and Mike Guthrie (12) points have scored consistently of late to provide an extra punch for the Presidents. Forwards Chad Talotta and Jeff Cobb also have dished out plenty of assists and are in double digit scoring as well. W&J has also done a better job of staying out of the box, resulting in fewer shorthanded situations which ultimately has been a large part of the success. In the meantime, the power play has thrived and has lead to several key goals for the Presidents offense. The W&J defense (consisted of Dave Bean, Rob Fitzpatrick, Mike Guthrie, Matt Kubacki, Clint Lang, & Aaron Siegel) has tightened up this year in front of goaltender Andrew Torchia who has already won 8 games this season.
W&J SUCCESSFUL TRIP TO OHIO;
WIN AT YOUNGSTOWN Jim Pasquine notched the hat trick (11,12,13) for the Presidents. Jeff Cobb, Dave Bean, Craig Frey, and Mario Panucci added singles for the Presidents. Pasquine's first goal came off a pass from freshman Mike Ellis. Ellis and Panucci also assisted on Pasquine's second first period goal. Jeff Cobb scored W&J's third goal, his 6th of the year. High scoring defenseman Dave Bean scored his 7th off a pass from Ryne Savisky giving W&J a 4-2 lead at the end of the first period. W&J broke the game wide open in the second period as Craig Frey scored his 13th off passing from Dave Bean and Bob Rose to give W&J a 5-2 lead early in the second period. Mario Panucci scored short-handed for his 11th goal of the season off some puck movement between Rob Fitzpatrick and Ryne Savisky. Jim Pasquine capped off his hat trick and the W&J scoring for the night late in the second period with a power play goal after an assist from Jeff Cobb. Andrew Torchia (8-3-1) played steady again in net stopping 29 of 32 Youngstown shots on goal to earn his 8th victory of the season. The win gave W&J its 12th win in a row (14th out of its last 15 games). W&J will now be idle until they play two games at Duquesne on December 2nd and 3rd. We'll see if the Presidents can keep it together despite the slight layoff and extend their win streak even further.
PRESIDENTS STORM PAST JOHN CARROLL 11-3 Chad Talotta buried his second of the game in period number two after Mike Guthrie and Ryne Savisky worked the magic. W&J extended its lead as freshman forward Jim Pasquine picked up his 10th goal of the year on another assist from Bob Rose and Dave Bean to give the Presidents a comfortable 6-2 lead. Dave Crockett struck again for lucky #13 of the season and the rout was on. Dave Bean later added another goal after Ryne Savisky moved him the puck. The Parkway Line hooked up again as Mario Panucci scored his 10th after some puck distribution between Savisky and Chad Talotta. Mike Guthrie finished off his stellar night with a goal of his own to put his stamp on the game as the Presidents rolled to their 11th in a row. W&J will next play at Youngstown State on Sunday, November 19th at 1:00 PM at the Ice Zone. * GAME NOTES:
Ryne Savisky's three assists puts Savisky at 33 points this season.
PRESIDENTS DOMINATE DUQUESNE,
WIN STREAK AT 10 W&J came out strong in the first as Dave Crockett sneaked a shot past the Duquesne goaltender for the early 1-0 lead off a pass from Mario Panucci. Jim Pasquine answered shortly after the Crockett goal as he took a pass from Aaron Siegel in the slot and banged it home for the goal. The goal gave W&J a 2-0 lead at the end of one. W&J continued the pressure into the second period and poured on a healthy dose of offense. Ryne Savisky picked up his first of the night on the power play. On the play, Bean moved the puck to Rose. Rose put a quick shot on net and Savisky poked in the rebound. Mike Guthrie added a goal of his own after playing catch with Panucci on the power play. Guthrie took a shot from the point and the puck found its way through some traffic and into the net giving W&J a healthy 4-0 lead. The W&J offensive display continued through the second period and Savisky tacked on his 2nd goal of the night. After a nice setup between Dave Bean and Bob Rose, Rose moved a nice cross ice pass to a cutting Savisky. Savisky promptly took a shot on goal and put it past the sprawling Duquesne goaltender for the 5-0 W&J lead. Dave Crockett got into the scoring act again on a breakaway after a lead pass from Dave Bean sent him on his way. Crockett went to the backhand and roofed it for the 6-0 W&J lead. Duquesne's David Young would break any hopes for a shutout with a shorthanded goal after a pass from Luke Wawrzeniak. Dave Crockett quickly answered with another goal for the hat trick on the power play after a setup pass by Panucci. Panucci fed one in front and Crockett sneaked on in from the back door. No later than Crockett's hat trick, Ryne Savisky picked up a hat trick of his own. On the play Panucci ripped a shot off Duquesne's goaltenders facemask where Savisky snapped in the rebound for W&J's 8th goal of the night. Dave Crockett was not yet done and added yet another goal (his 4th) of the night just before the end of the second period after Ryne Savisky and Mario Panucci set up on the power play. Panucci moved the puck to Savisky from the far boards. Savisky spotted Crockett camped out again for a dunk and the goal gave W&J a 9-1 lead at the end of two. Duquesne added a goal on the power play off a shot form the right point early in the third but Mario Panucci answered back with a slap shot from the right side just minutes later after a nice setup between Mike Guthrie and Clint Lang who moved the puck at will from the points all night long. Dave Bean played a solid game and quietly picked up 3 more assists on the night and played tremendously on the power play unit yet again. Ryne Savisky would top off his stellar night with a completely sick goal in which he took a tape to tape lead pass from teammate Craig Frey, twisted a Duquesne player inside out, put the puck between the defender's legs, deked and then slid the puck five-hole for his 4th goal on the evening. Captain Bob Rose continued his scoring pace and his hot hand capped off the nearly flawless W&J game with a nice shot after a pass from Crockett giving W&J its 12th goal of the night. Chad Talotta played a fierce game adding a couple of assists on the night and worked his magic on the penalty kill, yet again stifling the Dukes power play unit. Duquesne's Mike Heath and Luke Wawrzeniak added goals late in the third for the Ice Dukes but it would be for not as the President's rolled to a 12-4 final and have found their niche as they have ascended atop College Hockey Mid-America.
PRESIDENTS vs. DUQUESNE -
PREVIEW Washington & Jefferson has produced a balanced scoring punch this season with 9 players (Ryne Savisky, Bob Rose, Craig Frey, Dave Bean, Jim Pasquine, Mario Panucci, Dave Crockett, Jeff Cobb, & Chad Talotta) having already achieved double digit point totals. To go along with the luxury of having consistent offense, the W&J defense and goaltending have clamped down on the opposition and have limited scoring opportunities significantly. W&J faces a Duquesne team that has struggled recently, however played Penn State close in a 4-2 loss on November 11th. What has gone unnoticed is the fact that Duquesne has lost close games versus tough competition. The 1-12-1 record can be misleading with one goal losses to IUP & WVU while tying Lindenwood and playing Penn State tough this past weekend. Duquesne is led by Mike Heath (27 points), Mike Papciak of Peters Township (17 points in just 8 games), and Luke Wawrzeniak of Thomas Jefferson (16 points in 10 games). As always, check back for the post-game summary and details.
PRESIDENTS SWEEP IUP W&J trailed 1-0 after one period of play but Bob Rose and Ryne Savisky hooked up for two goals (on two nice passing plays) in a matter of minutes to give W&J the lead that it would not relinquish. Late in the third, Craig Frey took a pass from Mario Panucci, skated it into the IUP zone, and Frey ripped a nice wrister for the crucial third goal. The shot went top shelf and popped the water bottle off of the net and gave W&J a 3-1 lead at the end of two. Meanwhile, Andrew Torchia made several key stops early in the game to stall IUP in the offensive zone. The win gave Torchia his 6th win on the young season. IUP answered early in the third on a nice redirection in front by Chris Ferrogine. However, Chad Talotta answered for a back door goal off passing by Ryne Savisky and Mario Panucci. W&J poured it on early in third and took a commanding lead as Dave Crockett took a pass off the boards from Frey in which Crockett made a slick move on a breakaway and sneaked it along the ice for the 5-2 lead. Following the breakaway Mike Ellis scored his 3rd of the season and W&J's 6th goal of the game on a nice tip in front off an initial shot by defenseman Clint Lang. Craig Frey picked up his second goal of the game. On the play, nice passing between Mike Guthrie, Bob Rose moved the puck up ice to Frey. Frey took the pass, side-stepped an IUP defenseman, skated it in, and ripped a wrister to seal the deal and put the stamp on the weekend. W&J now has a stronghold on first place in the CHMA and will prepare for its Wednesday night game versus Duquesne on 11.15.06 - 8:30 PM at the Iceoplex at Southpointe.
W&J SKATES PAST #18 IUP;
IMPROVE TO 9-4-1 W&J struck first as Jim Pasquine scored as he chipped one in for his 8th of the season. On the play, Dave Bean worked the puck to Ryne Savisky. Savisky put the shot on goal and Pasquine camped out to put one home for the 1-0 Presidents lead. Chad Talotta had a chance to put W&J up two but just missed on a breakaway after he made a great play shorthanded. Jeff Rich skated tough all night and it showed on the scoreboard as well. Rich put W&J up 2-0 with 10 minutes to go in the first. W&J looked for the crucial three goal lead, however it never came. IUP answered as Trevor Kuhlman scored with 6:48 remaining in the first. IUP tied the game midway through the second period when Jim Lutz scored the equalizer off a pass from Ben Robertson. However, Bob Rose lit the lamp with his shorthanded goal after a nice backhand pass from Craig Frey on the breakout. Rose went to the forehand and wristed it past the IUP goaltender for the 3-2 advantage. The game continued back and forth and IUP struck back once again to tie the game at three late in the second. Washington & Jefferson took a late second period penalty which carried over into the third. Just 45 seconds into the third, Mario Panucci stole the puck from an IUP defenseman as the Indians attempted to set up the power play. Panucci outskated both defensemen and walked in and scored five hole on the breakaway to put W&J up 4-3. However, IUP answered with a back door goal late in the game after controversial W&J penalties put IUP on the two man advantage. The game proceeded to overtime deadlocked at four apiece. This time it was Craig Frey who delivered the heroics as he deflected home a Mike Guthrie shot on goal giving W&J the 5-4 victory. W&J goaltender Jed Michael made some nice saves down the stretch to earn his 2nd win of the season. Washington & Jefferson will face IUP tomorrow (11.11.06) at the Iceoplex at 5:00 PM for Round II of this weekend's home and home.
W&J STREAKS PAST JOHN CARROLL 10-3 W&J came out quick on the power play as Jeff Cobb scored just 1:03 into the game off passing from Mike Guthrie and Ryne Savisky. W&J scored its second as Jim Pasquine put home a rebound off a Savisky shot on goal for his 7th of the season. With credit to Cobb on the setup. W&J took the important three goal lead as defenseman Clint Lang made a nice breakout pass to Savisky coming out of the W&J defensive zone. Savisky and Mario Panucci skated into the JCU zone on a 2 on 1 and made the Streaks pay. Savisky took the initial shot on net where a rebound was promptly deposited into the back of the net by Panucci for his 7th of the year. John Carroll cut the W&J lead to 3-1 as Tristan Tripodi picked up his first of two goals on the night. However, Dave Crockett answered right back as Craig Frey spotted Crockett and sent him on his way for a breakaway. Crockett finished the play with a slick backhander, top-shelf for the freshman's 6th goal of the year. W&J continued to outshoot and out skate John Carroll as the game progressed through the second period. Frey scored the first of his three early in the second to give W&J a 5-1 lead but Tripodi once again answered right back for his second goal of the night for JCU. However, it would not be nearly enough as the Presidents were just starting their offensive outpour. Jeff Cobb scored his second of the night from Pasquine and Savisky to give W&J the 6-2 advantage. Frey tallied his second goal of the night as Dave Crockett returned the favor for Frey's earlier assistance. The offensive show continued and defenseman Dave Bean got in on the act yet again with a big shot from the point for his 6th of the campaign. Not to be outdone, freshman Mike Ellis took a nice pass from Chad Talotta late in the second period and put home his second of the year and gave the Presidents a 9-2 lead at the end of two periods of play. Craig Frey finished his big night with a shorthanded backhand goal for the hat trick after another nice setup pass from Dave Crockett on a 2 on 1 break. Goaltender Andrew Torchia improved his record to 5-3-1, stopping 20+ shots on the evening. W&J has continued its hot play and has made it a goal to focus its attention on IUP. W&J will travel to IUP on 11.10.06 - 7:30PM at the Indiana Ice Center for game 1 and will return home to host IUP on 11.11.06 - 5:00 PM for bragging rights and for tops in the CHMA standings.
W&J DEFEATS NAVY 4-3 However, W&J had trouble staying out of the box and let Navy back into the game. Navy answered with a goal late in the second period to cut the W&J lead to 3-2 at the end of two. W&J and Navy battled back and forth throughout the game, which had very little flow, as each team was assessed numerous penalties. Goaltender Andrew Torchia made several key and point blank stops to preserve the W&J lead. W&J found itself on the power play midway through the third period but Navy's Patrick Sullivan stole an errant pass and skated in for the game-tying breakaway goal. W&J came right back just two minutes later Ryne Savisky moved the puck to Bob Rose on the power play. Rose quickly slid one in front and Jim Pasquine jammed one home to put W&J up 4-3. Navy looked to capitalize late with the goaltender pulled but could not find the equalizer as W&J continued its winning ways and are now atop the College Hockey Mid-America standings.
W&J PICKS UP ROAD WIN AT PITT W&J goaltender Jed Michael picked up his second win of the season in net for the Presidents. W&J will next play on Sunday, 11.05.06 - 2:50 PM at the Iceoplex versus Navy.
W&J SWEEPS DELAWARE - 4 GAME WIN STREAK W&J found itself shorthanded early but Jeff Cobb and Bob Rose did a great job on the penalty kill throughout the first period and stifled Delaware's attempt to gain the zone. The game opened up quickly after the Presidents stopped taking penalties. W&J tallied its first goal with just under four minutes to go in the first as Craig Frey notched the first of his two goals on the night. On the play, Bob Rose's hot hand continued as he worked the puck over to the left point to Mike Guthrie. Guthrie put a nice slap shot on net where Frey banged home the rebound. Craig Frey struck back quicker than the Evil Empire, as he scored his second goal just two minutes later on a sick back hand shot that found its way top shelf off some tape to tape passing from Mario Panucci and Dave Crockett. The two late period goals gave W&J all of the momentum and a 2-0 lead at the end of one.
W&J came out even faster in the second period. However, W&J couldn't solve Delaware goaltender Jim Depfer again until late in the period. Rob Fitzpatrick made a nice lead pass to Mario Panucci. Panucci took the pass, leaned into one just as he entered the Delaware zone, and ripped a shot top shelf, glove side past Depfer. The goal gave W&J a 3-0 lead at the end of two and crushed the thought of a Delaware comeback. The goal was his 6th of the season and also had 2 disallowed later in the game.
However, W&J continued to move the puck effectively as the game progressed. The W&J defenseman did an excellent job of moving the puck up the ice to the awaiting forwards. W&J also continued to pepper Delaware with shots and frustrated Delaware with their speed. The W&J defense stalled the Hens' offense and goaltender Andrew Torchia stopped nearly everything he faced as he won his 3rd game of the season. Defenseman Rob Fitzpatrick skated strong and had two huge hits that brought the W&J crowd to its feet. Freshman Aaron Siegel's stay at home style of defense has greatly benefited the Presidents this season. Siegel broke up several attempts by Delaware and an odd-man rush. Mike Guthrie did the same and moved the puck well out of the zone. Guthrie also picked up an assist Matt Kubacki skated tough along the boards and out-muscled the Delaware forwards deep in the defensive zone. Clint Lang and Dave Bean made some great passes and had some nice shots on net, especially on the power play.
The hitting picked up and Bryan Colligan come out aggressive and made some big hits to set the tone. Craig Frey, Jim Pasquine, & Mike Ellis played tough for the Presidents. As the teams entered the third period, W&J continued to put the puck on net. Nine minutes into the third, W&J scored its final goal as Jeff Rich put home a Jim Pasquine initial shot. Rich also pestered Delaware with his speed and drew three penalties. W&J continued to milk the clock but managed to pour more shots on Depfer. Depfer stood up to the challenge and played solid in net for Delaware, stopping 40+ W&J shots. The infamous "Parkway Line" of Mario Panucci, Chad Talotta, and Ryne Savisky moved the puck at will. Savisky and Talotta had another great game and generated numerous scoring chances as the Presidents worked the puck around inside the Delaware zone.
Delaware scored two late goals but it would be for not as the Presidents picked up their 2nd win of the weekend over #12 ranked Delaware. W&J improves its record to 5-4-1 overall and has now won 4 in a row including 5 of its last 6 games. W&J will next play versus Pitt at Harmarville on Friday, November 3rd at 8:30 PM. W&J defeated Pitt on October 11th by the score of 9-1 in their first meeting.
W&J WITH HUGE WIN OT OVER #12 DELAWARE W&J picked up its biggest win of the season over visiting Delaware and it couldn't have come at a better time. W&J and Delaware battled back and forth and the Presidents edged the Hens 5-4 in overtime. Dave Crockett played hero for the second game in a row and scored the game winner in overtime as he snapped a one-timer top shelf off a nice setup pass from Dave Bean. Mario Panucci scored two goals on the night to give W&J a 1-0 lead with a shot from the slot and then gave W&J a 4-3 lead with six minutes to play off slick passing from Dave Crockett and Craig Frey. However, Delaware answered back with just a minute to play in the game on the power play to tie the game at four and send the game into overtime. Jeff Cobb's senior leadership is priceless and the senior stepped up at the right time as he scored W&J's first of three third period goals off a slick pass from Chad Talotta that began the third period rally. Seconds later, Dave "Don't call me Mr." Bean ripped a wrister, glove side, that popped in and out of the net faster than you can say "Jack Robinson", with just eight minutes to play and tied the game at three. Freshman forward Ryne Savisky tortured the Hens' defense and found several openings for lots of scoring chances and playmaking opportunities. Savisky also benefited the Presidents yet again as an integral part of the power play and penalty killing units.
Penalty killing was essential early in the game and the combos of Bob Rose, Ryne Savisky, Jeff Rich, Craig Frey, Chad Talotta, Mario Panucci did an excellent job in doing so. Freshmen forwards Jim Pasquine & Mike Ellis played strong along with sophomore Bryan Colligan on the fore check. The W&J defense played solid in front of goaltender Andrew Torchia. Aaron Siegel, Rob Fitzpatrick, Matt Kubacki, & Mike Guthrie all were solid in their own end and played physical against the quick Delaware offense. Meanwhile, defensemen Dave Bean and Clint Lang once again provided an offensive punch. However, it was Torchia who stood up to the challenge late, making huge glove saves for the Presidents down the stretch. Torchia stopped 24 of 28 Delaware shots on the night but no stop was bigger than a save on a breakaway with under 3 minutes to play.
GAME NOTES: W&J found itself trailing 2-1 at the end of two and it seemed that Delaware put the game away early in the third as it was awarded a questionable penalty shot in which Joe Colletti sneaked one just inside the top right corner for the 3-1 Delaware lead. Three of Delaware's 4 goals came on special teams. Two on the power play and one on a penalty shot.
Washington & Jefferson and Delaware will square off for Round II tomorrow, Saturday evening at the Iceoplex. The puck is set to drop at approximately 5:00PM.
W&J EDGES SRU IN SHOOTOUT: 4-3 FINAL Freshman Ryne Savisky continued his scoring ways, lighting the lamp twice on the night, including the Presidents' first goal and the game tying goal in the final minute with W&J goaltender Jed Michael pulled. Chad Talotta slid a pass across the SRU crease in the final seconds and Savisky promptly buried it to send the game to OT. Bob Rose scored the Presidents second goal of the game as he out skated the defender along the boards and slid one past the SRU goaltender to give the Presidents a 2-1 lead. Goaltender Jed Michael had a spectacular night in night, including a huge stop on a breakaway late in the third period. Michael also stole the show in the shootout, stopping 10 out 10 Slippery Rock shooters. W&J was once again limited by taking numerous penalties, however behind great penalty killing from the likes of Mario Panucci and Ryne Savisky, the Presidents were able to storm back before the end of regulation and clinch it in the shootout.
W&J SPLITS WITH MARYLAND In Saturday's game, W&J's offense came to life in the third period. With the score tied 3-3, the Presidents' offense snapped out for 6 third period goals and put the game on ice for the 9-3 victory. Jim Pasquine picked up his 2nd two goal game of the weekend. Dave Crockett added two goals of his own for the Presidents. Meanwhile, Dave Bean and Jeff Cobb each picked up a goal and an assist. Mario Panucci finished off the scoring for the Presidents with a shorthanded breakaway goal to end the night.
W&J POUNDS PITT 9-1 Senior Captain Bob Rose had a 4 point night with his first goal of the season to go along with three helpers. Line mate Jeff Cobb added a goal and two assists as he returned from injury. The "Parkway Line" continued its scoring ways and struck early and often to help spot W&J the lead. Ryne Savisky scored W&J's first goal and added two assists; Chad Talotta scored twice for the second consecutive game while adding an assist, & Mario Panucci dished out two assists in the first period on Savisky and Talotta's goals. W&J also got scoring from the defense. Dave Bean added a goal and an assist, Clint Lang scored his first on a nice shot from the point, and Rob Fitzpatrick notched an assist. It was a night of firsts for several freshmen as Jim Pasquine (1 goal, 1 assist) and Jeff Rich (1 goal) picked up their first goal at Washington & Jefferson. Meanwhile, freshmen defenseman Aaron Siegel, Mike Ellis, & Nick Masters picked up their first collegiate points on assists. Sophomore forward Bryan Colligan added an assist to pick up his first point of the year on Pasquine's first goal as a President. Goaltender Andrew Torchia was solid yet again between the pipes allowing just one goal on 17 Pitt shots.
W&J vs. PENN STATE: A GAME FOR THE ARCHIVES W&J came out quick but Luke Dilorenzo lit the lamp first on the power play for the Icers as he slapped a shot past W&J goaltender Andrew Torchia for th early 1-0 lead. W&J answered back as freshman Dave Crockett wristed a laser past PSU goaltender Nick Signet just a few following the Dilorenzo goal. Mario Panucci tortured the Icers all night long and missed a few minutes later on a breakaway as Signet just got over to make a nice save and kept the game tied at one at the end of one. Just a few minutes later, freshman Mike Ellis rang one off the side of the post and Signet quickly covered up for a stoppage in play. In the second period, PSU came out quick and tested goaltender Andrew Torchia who promptly stood up to the challenge, stopping 18 of 19 second period Penn State shots. However, Michael McMullen finally solved Torchia and put the Icers up 2-1 with just 14 seconds to go in the second period as PSU crashed the net. However, W&J was equal to the task and answered back just 8 seconds later as Chad Talotta and Mario Panucci were off on a 2 on 1. Talotta kept the puck and roofed a shot over the left side of Signet to tie the game with just 6 seconds remaining in the second period. Despite playing just last night, W&J had a hop in their legs and skated with intensity. Ryne Savisky, Bob Rose, Jeff Rich, Bryan Colligan, & Craig Frey hustled all night long and made the night tough for the Icers. Forward Jeff Cobb returned from injury and played consistently as usual. Savisky, Frey, and Rose back-checked all night long and had the presence of mind to help the defense clear the zone and make life tough for the Icers offense. Defensively, the Presidents clamped down and Rob Fitzpatrick (who played possessed all night long), Aaron Siegel, David Bean, Mike Guthrie, Matt Kubacki, and Clint Lang all played with intensity and cleared the zone in front of Torchia. W&J Freshman forward Jim Pasquine created several scoring chances as well for the Presidents and was stopped on a breakaway as he took a slick pass between his legs and almost got one past Signet. Later on, Mario Panucci rang one off the post as he blistered a wrist shot that caromed wide and the game remained tied at 2. In the third and final period, W&J was whistled for an early penalty to put PSU on the power play. PSU's Michael McMullen found a loose puck in the zone after a failed W&J clearing attempt and promptly buried it from in front to give the Icers a 3-2 lead. Once again it was Chad Talotta (second goal of the night) who answered back on a rebound off of a Dave Crockett shot on goal as the home crowd went wild.
PSU and W&J battled back and forth down the stretch in a game that neither team should have lost. PSU had a huge advantage with face-offs and were able to use this to their advantage for most of the night and it especially helped them down the stretch. It was PSU's Jamie Zimmel who ended the hopes of a W&J upset as he took a cross ice outlet pass, found a seem up the side boards, and patiently scored on a breakaway with just 20 seconds left to give PSU the narrow win. *** As always please check back soon for more information and game photos for the fastest and up to date Washington & Jefferson Ice Hockey info!!
W&J EDGED BY KSU IN
PENALTY-FILLED AFFAIR W&J scored first and took an early 1-0 lead on one of its few power play opportunites as defenseman Clint Lang slapped a shot from the right point. With some traffic in front of the net, Chad Talotta chipped home the Presidents' first goal. Kent State answered back midway through the first as Ryan Nawrocki was camped out on the back door and put home a rebound on the rebound to notch the game at one. KSU took a 2-1 lead in the second period but W&J answered back. Mario Panucci found the back of the net for his second goal of the season. Panucci scored from the left side after a nice centering pass from a patient Ryne Savisky from behind the KSU net. On the play, Craig Frey helped create the scoring opportunity with his traffic in front of the net. Panucci got open and Savisky spotted him for the goal.
After two periods, despite being shorthanded for nearly the entire game, W&J found itself deadlocked with Kent State. Just 30 seconds into the third, KSU scored its third goal on what was a borderline kicking motion. Nevertheless, the goal was allowed and there was still nearly a full period of play remaining. The teams battled throughout the third period and Jed Michael turned aside several scoring opportunities for the Golden Flashes.
The penalties continued and W&J found itself in the box for the majority of the period once again. For one of the few times in the game, W&J found itself on a 5 on 5 and was finally able to generate some offense in the period. W&J's Bob Rose hit the post and with the goalie pulled with 30 seconds remaining freshman David Crockett came down the right side and picked the top left corner but rang it off the pipe. W&J was unable to find the tying goal and found itself on the short end of another one goal loss.
Freshman Ryne Savisky skated well and generated lots of offense and scoring chances for the Presidents. Goaltender Jed Michael played well in net and stopped several pucks from point blank range, including a big stop on a breakaway in the second period that kept the game tied at one.
W&J PREPARES FOR KENT & PENN
STATE
W&J FALLS 3-1 IN SEASON OPENER AT DELAWARE
WASHINGTON & JEFFERSON SEASON PREVIEW With the promising talent that has been recruited during the off-season, the Presidents should improve significantly from the first drop of the puck. The incoming class should provide instant depth and will play a significant role this season in the lineup. Several new faces join the already youthful roster as W&J added the much needed depth that it desired throughout most of last season. Returning players from last year's squad gained significant experience with a lot of ice time last year. Returning is a youthful, dedicated, & hard working team who are expecting to be in Kent State for Nationals in March.
PRESIDENTS & MOUNTAINEERS SKATE TO 2-2 TIE
PRESIDENTS HOCKEY SET TO GEAR UP
PRESIDENTS SEASON OPENERS
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