Welcome to the ECAC

The Skating Dutchmen of Union are getting quite a harsh introduction to Division I hockey this year.

After leaving Division III hockey and joining the ECAC, Union has only managed to record one Division I win--a 2-1 overtime win on the road against Dartmouth. That win and an impressive 5-5 tie at Yale have been the only bright spots in what must be a very dark season.

The Skating Dutchmen are lead by their all-time leading scorer Captain Craig Ferrero (9-12--21), who had a goal and an assist in his team's close 7-5 loss to Harvard.

In goal, Union is worse off than the Engineers. Luigi Villa, who has started ten games, is a woeful 2-5-1. Second-stringer Mike Gallant is 0-6 in seven starts.

Right Here, Right Now

Face-off for tonight's game with Rensselaer is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., while Harvard will host Union in a 3 p.m. matinee tomorrow afternoon.

RENSSELAER THUMBNAILS

Coach: Buddy Powers, 3rd year, 49-36-1

Leading Scorer: Craig Hamelin, 15 goals, 14 assists.

Goalies: Neil Little, 3.93 goals against/game, 86% save pct Sean Kennedy, 3.57 goals against/game, 86% save pct.

UNION THUMBNAILS

Coach: Bruce Delvanthal, 4th year, 53-37-9

Leading Scorer: Craig Ferrero, 9 goals, 12 assists

Goalies: Luigi Villa, 5.25 goals against/game, 87% save pct. Mike Gallant, 5.08 goals against/game, 88% save pct.