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...shots and one goal on Saturday before scoring three times on 10 shots the following night.After scoring only once on Friday, Harvard needed to reestablish itself and challenge Saints netminder Justin Pesony early.And though the Crimson ended up needing two three-period goals to win Game Two, senior defenseman Tom Walsh’s tally 11 minutes into the first period marked a stark reversal from the previous night’s meager offensive effort.“That first period was key,” said Hafner after the Game Two victory. “The first ten minutes...
...forcing a decisive third game yesterday. After appearing flat against the Saints in the series opening loss on Friday night, Harvard came out Saturday with an air of determination, applying steady offensive pressure during the first period. “That first period was key,” said defenseman and captain Peter Hafner. “The first 10 minutes we really were on them pretty hard and kind of sent a message for this game.” The effort paid off when the St. Lawrence defense finally gave way with nine minutes remaining in the period. Senior...
...While the seniors figured prominently in most of the game’s action, it was junior center Kevin Du who first put the Crimson ahead just 38 seconds into the game. After Clarkson goalie David Leggio stopped a shot from the blue line by senior defenseman Tom Walsh, Du streaked in from the left side to net the rebound. Murphy was also credited with an assist. While the early goal suggested that a shootout was brewing, the fireworks ceased for the rest of the period, as the teams traded several power plays without any change in the score...
...quality chances, but the ones we had, he came up with some big saves.”SINNERS ABOUNDBoth squads made several trips to the penalty box on Saturday, with the teams combining for 13 penalties worth 34 minutes.Clarkson’s most costly penalty came when defenseman Phillipe Paquet earned a double-minor at 17:18 of the second period. With Harvard pressuring the offensive zone, Paquet first grabbed Johnson and then added a cross-check to his back as the referee signaled for a delayed penalty.Given four minutes of man advantage time, the Crimson power play finally...
...will finish fourth at worst. That would clinch one of the four first-round byes for the league playoffs, which begin March 4. “There’s no question they’re the two biggest games of the year,” said junior defenseman Dylan Reese. “We know how important it is, and the fact that if we win and we sweep, then we get the bye. “And the bye is crucial,” he added, “especially coming off a weekend like this...