Strong goaltending and a talented freshman squad rounding out the team should turn into a trip to the ECAC playoffs for the Big Red.

DARTMOUTH

Overall: 10-5-1

ECAC: 8-13-1 (ninth)

Coach: Brian Mason

The Big Green will take advantage of its solid veteran core to continue the strides it made last year, when it finished only one point away from the playoffs.

Senior Captain Tom Finks (11-7--18) will put the pucks in the net this year along with leading scorer Dave Williams (8-14--22). Sophomore Mike Daly should join the scoring ranks with more ice time.

Defensively, Williams and Rob Goulet will lead the blue-line crew. Juniors Joe Gualtieri and Jeff Miller will complement the line, with further support from classmates Michael Gehm and Kevin Aube.

Goaltenders Steve Laurin (.910, 3.91) and senior Tim Osby (.904, 3.51) will protect the nets with flair and consistency. This pair was ranked among the ECAC's best in save percentage and goals-against average, and should continue its fine performance.

With depth on all sides of the rink, the Big Green hopes to replace the four graduated forwards and find the road to the playoffs.

PRINCETON

Overall: 12-15-1

ECAC: 11-10-1 (tie, sixth)

Coach: Jim Higgins

The Tigers will battle for one of the the four top seeds in the ECAC Tournament that will insure homeice play in the quarterfinals this year.