Colgate forward Daivd McIntyre called for cross checking
#26 David McIntyre 2:00 for cross checking - 0:18
This means that the Tigers will have a powerplay for 40 seconds in about a minute.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Period 2 - 19:42
Period 1 - Notes
A tough first period for the Tigers. Princeton started the game well, but around the 15:00 mark, Colgate took over completely. The period's five best socring opportunities belonged to the Raiders including an open net for their star Tyler Burton, who could only muster a dribbler into the outstretched glove of Tigers goalie Zane Kalemba. Kalemba made 13 saves in the period, including a beautifully positioned save on the doorstep and a nice pad save on a breakaway.
As for the rest of the Tigers, they need to come out with some fire in the second period and get back to the hard-nosed Princeton style of play. The Tigers love to throw the puck at the net, and with traffic in front of the net, try to bang it in - Coach Gadowsky told me yesterday that the only way to score on Dekanich was to get traffic in front because "if he can he, he will stop it" - but thus far they are simply throwing it at the net without men in front. Dekanich has recorded five saves, but only one was on a legitimately tough shot. For the Tigers to be successful in the second period they need to establish some possession - of which they had none in the first frame - and get bodies in front of the net. If they can do that, and re-establish their physical presence, this game is very winnable.
So far the Tigers best player, aside from Kalemba, has been freshman forward Kevin Lohry. Lohry has played with the intensity that this game deserves, and has single-handedly created the Tigers' two best opportunities.
We're 2:56 from the start of the second period, so don't go too far.
Period 1 - Ends
Princeton forward Brett Wilson called for interference in the offensive zone. A bad penalty to take, for it not only kills the Princeton power play, but gives Colgate a short powerplay in the second.
#16 Brett Wilson 2:00 for Interference - 19:36
Period 1 ends with the score 0-0.
Period 1 - 1:24
The Raiders have taken over physically as well. MacIntyre was just brought to the ice on a big hit, but a nice move from Jubinville in the offensive zone results in a tripping call on Colgate.
#6 Wade Poplawki - 2:00 for tripping at 18:36
Period 1 - 3:36
Another good opportunity for Colgate, but solid positioning from Kalemba results in a save. With 10 saves so far, the Tigers goaltender is having a very good opening period.
Period 1 - 6:20
The Tigers line of junior Lee Jubinville (the Ivy League playr of the year), Brett Wilson and Mike Kramer has had a strong start to the game.
Beuatiful opportunity for Colgate. Puck gets passed Kalemba and rolls right to a Raider forward, who had the entire net in front of him. The Colgate player however, flubbed the shot, which rolled directly into the outstretched glove of Kalemba. Nice play by Kalemba, but certainly a should-be-goal for Colgate.
Period 1 - 7:46
McIntyre makes a nice play int he Princeton zone, but is unable to get off a clean shot. The Raiders are outplaying the Tigers now, especially the line of Day, McIntyre and Riley, who seem faster to every puck. Princeton's start was not sluggish, but the Tigers seem a little slower right now. Earlier in the season the Tigers had trouble playing 100% from the drop of the first puck, and that seems to be the case right now.
Period 1 - 11:05
Princeton getting some sustained pressure now. Shot from Godlewski blocked in front. The Tigers are also establishing themselves physically, which is critical to 'Princeton Hockey' - the Tigers' style of hard work, backchecking, blocking shots and physically grinding on opponents...
Great moves by Colgate's Day, but a save on the doorstep by Kalemba. That was this game's first great chance. The Tigers respond immediately, however, and a shot by freshman Kevin Lohry is sticked aside by Dekanich.
HUGE pad save by Kelmba on Burton, who was streaking in all alone. Zane made the first save, then held his position to save the rebound.
Period 1 - 15:31
Great shift by Schroeder, Brett Wilson and Mike Kramer. Tigers get a few opportunities, but are unable to finish. Big hit from Mike Moore.
Period 1 - 18:27
And we're under way!
Early action in both ends. Colgate records the first shot - sticked aside by Zane Kalemba. Fans are still finding their seats, but both teams look amped to be here.
Starting Line-Ups
Princeton:
Kevin Kaiser - C - Sophomore
Brandan Kushniruk- RW - Junior
Kyle Hagel - LW - Senior
Matt Godlewski - D - Freshman
Brad Schroeder - D - Sophomore
Zan Kalemba - G - Sophomore
Colgate:
Tom Riley - C - Junior
David McIntyre - LW - Sophomore
Brian Day - RW - Freshman
Jason Fredricks - D - Junior
Matt Torti- D - Senior
Mark Dekanich - G - Senior
ECAC Semifinals Princeton vs. Colgate
Hi and welcome the Times Union Center, for this afternoon's 3pm contest between the No. 15 Princeton Tigers and Colgate Raiders.
Last weekend, in Princeton's first-ever home playoff series, the Tigers knocked off Yale in three games (4-0, 3-4, 3-0) to seal their birth in this weekend's tournament. Princeton recieved stellar play from sophomore goalie Zane Kalemba - whose 2 shutouts were the only two playoff shutouts in Princeton history - as well as freshman forward Matt Arhontas and sophomore forward Cam MacIntyre, each of whom found the net three times against the Bulldogs.
This is the final season for five Princeton seniors - Erik Pridham, Mike Moore, Landis Stankievech, Kyle Hagel and Kieth Shattenkirk - all of whom are critical to the team's success. Stankievech, an ECAC student-athlete award finalist, is one of the best defensive forwards in the league, and Hagel adds a physical presence that Princeton relies on heavily. And it is impossible to speak of this year's team, without mentioning Moore. A memeber of the ECAC's 1st Team and an All-American Candidate, Moore entered this season as the team's only blueliner with more than a year of experience. The Tigers' leader on and off the ice, Moore has headlined one of the ECAC's best - and youngest - defenses, while leading all ECAC defenders in points.
Colgate enters today's game with a lot of momentum, having knocked off No. 7 Clarkson, the ECAC's best team, in three games last weekend. Colgate lost the first game 1-0, but bounced back with 4-3 and 3-2 (2OT) wins to advance to today's game. The Raiders are anchored by senior goaltender Mark Dekanich - who Princeton coach Guy Gadowsky called "the best goalie in the ECAC this season" - and a trio of strong fowards, Jesse Winchester, David McIntyre and Tyler Burton, who has the skill to change the game at any moment.
The Tigers and Raiders met twice during the regualr season, with Princeton winning 2-0 on the road, and 7-2 at home last month.
We are about 5 minutes from the drop of the first puck, so stick with me, I'll be bringing you all the action as it plays out.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
FINAL
The Princeton Women's swimming and diving team took their third championship in a row, and 18th overall tonight, as they dominated a meet from beginning to end.
There was something magical in the air this weekend, as freshman to seniors stepped up to make this a truly amazing meet to watch.
Tonight firmly establishes Princeton as not only a local League champion, but a national competitor, and a force to be reckoned with.
Congratulations Princeton Swimming and Diving.
Have a good night.
-BL
3 Meter Diving
Katie had a great set of dives today, with a great range of diversity and difficulty that earned her 2nd place in the 3-meter event. Despite a push in the last two dives, it wasn't enough to get past Columbia's Shannon Hosey , who had dives of a lifetime tonight. Despite whatever adversities she might have had this year, Katie showed she is still one of the top competitors in this league, finishing like a champion.
-BL
200 Fly
With a new pool record and meet record, Monika Friedman outdid herself finishing in 1:58.69. The first place finish makes her the fourth Tiger to win two individual championships this weekend.
Diving and 400 relay to go.
I think the Tigers have got this one in the bag.
200 Breaststroke
It was a fast final heat, with a 2:14.69 winning it, the Tigers pulled ahead of the field, finishing 2nd and 4th. Lisa Hamming lead Princeton, finishing with a time of 2.15.38, followed by Courtney's time of 2:16.63.
Next we have the 200 fly, which should be an awesome race to watch.
100 Free
What a race. There's nothing like the waves created in a 100 free. Especially when they run orange and black. Senior Brett Shiflett was on again, finishing in first with a time of 49.82. It was the only individual event in which she didn't qualify for NCAA's. Junior Justina DiFazio had another explosive swim, picking it up in the last 30 meters, but was ultimately out-touched by .04 seconds.
-BL
200 Back
Julie Kochman and Meredith Monroe gave it their all and it showed. They came second and third in the 200 back, finishing 2:00.68 and 1:59.09 respectively. Penn's Sara Coenen had a huge push in the last 40 meters, coming from behind to take first with a time of 1:58.07.
-BL
1650 Free
There aren't too many words to describe the achievements of Alicia Aemisegger, but sometimes just putting a time will do.
15.58.57.
Incredible.
That's the fourth best in the nation. That's a new Ivy, pool, and meet record. The record had been set ten years ago by none other than Cristina Teuscher (16:16.94), but no longer.
Congratulations to Senior Ellen Gray, who finished in 16:28.88, who posted a personal best time tonight as well.
-BL
Finals DAY 3
It was an amazing morning for the Princeton Tigers, as they qualified another to NCAA's. Junior Monika Friedman qualified with a 1:58.91, making her the fifth Princeton swimmer to qualify to nationals. Additionally, Alicia swam the 200 time trial, in an effort to qualify the 800 free relay to NC's, and her brilliant race should be just enough to get the relay to Ohio.
The first race for tonight is the 1650, and as painful as it seems, these top athletes make it seem effortless. At least from the stands....
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