Princeton wins it 3-0. A hard-fought battle on both ends, and though Princeton did not always look like the better team, they were better when it mattered (the 3rd period). Star of the game, without question, goes to Kalemba, who made saves 26, and a few highlight reel stops that were as timely as they were difficult. Princeton also got big games from Lohry and Wilson.
Congrats to all the players, their families, and I hope you will join me back here at 7pm tomorrow for the ECAC Finals.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Game Over
Period 3 - 2:04
Penalty over, good kill for the Tigers. Not much time left, Dekanich has to be leaving soon.
Period 3 - 4:16
Penalty on Princeton.
#21 Mike Moore - 2:00 for interference - 15:34
Big moment here for Princeton. A goal on this power play would let Colgate back into the game. The Tigers have outplayed the Raiders thus far in the third, and a kill here would all but ice the game.
Period 3 - 5:00
Good defensive effort by Princeton, clearing pucks and backchecking.
Another BIG save from Kalemba turns into a GOAL FOR PRINCETON.
Kevin Lohry, the Tigers best player today, gets a nice pass from Shattenkirk and Stankievech . Lohry got a breakaway and buried the puck inside the left post on a backhand.
Period 3 - 6:59
Princeton seems to have newfound energy following the goal and Colgate looks to be reeling for the first time all afternoon. Arhontas, the smallest player on the Princeton squad - listed at 5'7", 145 - has come up huge once again.
Period 3 - 11:56
GOAL PRINCETON
Mr. Hot Hand, freshman Matt Arhontas picks up the loose puck in the offensive third, and beat Dekanich low. Defensive lapse by Colgate, but the Tigers were there to jump on it.
That is his fourth goal in as many playoff games this year.
Period 3 - 13:28
The game is opening up right now, with good chances arising for both teams. Colgate seems to have decided, as a team, to start firing from farther away. They have had a number of shot in this period sail wide from the top of the circles. If they were waiting until great scoring opportunities to shoot earlier in the game, they no longer care about getting in close.
Period 3 - 16:02
HUGE save from Kalemba. A 2-on-1 for Colgate, and the cross ice pass found winger Ethan Cox. But Kalemba, sliding to his right, was able to cover enough ground to deflect it wide. That is a game-changing save right there.
Period 2 - Notes
A little better period for the Tigers. Still no traffic in front of the net, however, which is going to continue to be a problem unless Princeton can gain some sustained offensive production. The Tigers' best chace of the night came on a power play shot from defenseman Kevin Crane when Brett Wilson was screening Dekanich in front. Kevin Kasier had an open shot in the middle of the second peroid that was gloved by Dekanich as if it were nothing. The Tigers need to screen his lanes to put one past him.
The Tigers also seem to be having the most success when their defensemen get involved in the offensive play. This means that the team's two-way defenders, wuch as Moore, Godlewski and Fedun, are going to need to find a way to get involved in the offensive third.
Overall, however, a good period for the Tigers. Shots were 7-6 in the period, and the majority of play was in the Colgate defensive third.
Three Keys to the Third:
1) Getting bodies between Dekanich and the puck.
2) Getting defensemen involved in the offense.
3) Avoiding stupid penalties - The refs have shown so far that they will call even the small stuff - and this game looks as though one goal will decide it - so staying out of the box will be crucial.
Period 2 - Ends
Uneventful second period. The Tigers got some offense in the final two minutes - a nice opportunity for Jubinville set up by MacIntyre - and the two teams head to the dressing room scoreless.
Period 2 - 2:44
Princeton finally tests Dekanich, who makes a nice glove save on an uncontested shot from sophomore forward Kevin Kaiser.
Period 2 - 5:22
The Princeton Men's Lacrosse team just took their seats in the Princeton section. Not much happening on the ice, both teams seem to have settled in.
Period 2 - 8:51
Nice block and clear by freshman defenseman Matt Godlewski and another good block by freshman defenseman Taylor Fedun. The Tigers defense looked good, disciplined on the kill. Now hopefully they can build on this.
Period 2 - 11:03
Penalty on Princeton.
#21 Mike Moore - 2:00 for hitting from behind - 8:57
Iffy call, but it will test the Tigers defensively and maybe help get some momentum following a kill.
Period 2 - 13:02
Tigers get a few good shots on the power play - and give up a good chance as well - but still seem a little lost in the offensive third. Their best opportunity of the game came on a shot from the point by defenseman Kevin Crane, with Wilson screening in front. The Tigers need to get more possession and action in front of the net.
Period 2 - 15:58
Period 2 - 16:23
Princeton powerplay ends. Right out of the box, McIntyre possesses the puck and sets up Ethan Cox for a wide-open shot, but Kalemba robs him with a glove save. Colgate still getting the better of play.
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