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January 21, 2015
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ECAC Hockey Standings Getting TighterTickets on Sale Now for 2015 ECAC Hockey Championship Tournament, March 20-21 in Lake Placid |
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LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- What was once a six point lead in the ECAC Hockey standings is now down to only four. Before last weekend, Quinnipiac (15-8-1, 10-2-0) appeared to be running away with the conference’s regular season title, but that changed quickly as the Bobcats lost twice, in their home and home series against 14th ranked Merrimack, Friday and Saturday, 4-3 and 3-1. The two losses also dropped Quinnipiac eight places in the weekly USCHO.com poll, from 12th to 20th. Quinnipiac will take the weekend off before they try to snap their first two-game losing streak of the season, next Friday and Saturday, when they travel to face 11th seeded Brown (4-13-0, 1-9-0) and 13th ranked Yale (11-4-2, 6-3-1). The fifth seeded Bulldogs boast the nation’s top defense, allowing just 1.53 goals per game. This weekend, Yale looks to entertain both St. Lawrence and Clarkson. The third seeded Saints (11-10-2, 7-4-2) hold a one point lead over Yale in the conference standings and are coming off a four goal win over second seeded and fourth ranked Harvard (11-3-2, 7-2-2), Saturday. The Crimson gave up a season-high five goals in the loss, falling 5-1. Seventh seeded Clarkson (8-11-4, 5-4-2) has struggled this month, skating to a 1-3 record. Their only win in the new year came Saturday when they topped Dartmouth (6-8-3, 3-6-1) 5-2. Despite the loss to St. Lawrence, Harvard was able to make up some ground on Quinnipiac last weekend. The Crimson picked up two points, Friday, when they doubled up Clarkson 6-3. Harvard hits the road this weekend, squaring off with 15th ranked and fifth seeded Colgate (14-7-1, 6-3-1) and 10th seeded Cornell (7-8-2, 5-5-0). The Crimson and Big Red are separated by just three points in the conference standings. For a complete listing of ECAC Hockey games this weekend, visit http://www.ecachockey.com/men/index. On March 20-21, the conference’s top four post season teams will come to Lake Placid, N.Y. to play in the ECAC Hockey Championship Tournament. The winner of this tournament will receive an automatic bid to the 68th annual NCAA Division I men’s hockey tournament. The two semifinal games will take place Friday, March 20, at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and the championship game will be played Saturday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m. All-session tickets can be purchased by calling the Lake Placid Olympic Center box office at 518-523-3330, or by visiting www.tickets.com. Tickets are priced at $50 for adults (ages 13-64), and $40 for juniors (12 & under) and seniors (65 & older). Single day adult tickets are also on sale for $30 for adults and $25 for juniors and seniors. -- ORDA -- Established in 1982, the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) was created by the State of New York to manage the facilities used during the 1980 Olympic Winter Games at Lake Placid. ORDA operates Whiteface, Belleayre and Gore Mountain ski areas; the Olympic Sports Complex at Mt. Van Hoevenberg; the Olympic speed skating oval, Olympic jumping complex and Olympic arena. As host to international and national championships, the Authority has brought millions of athletes, spectator and participants to the region, resulting in significant economic development. |
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