So the platoon is in, is it?

"But I don't think that anyone should assume that it will be an automatic rotation. I think we're very fortunate in that we do have two very talented goaltenders, and if they do continue to play up to their abilities, then you can expect to see a rotation of sorts.

"But if I feel that one is slipping, or if one is just proven to be that much better, then you may wind up seeing that one guy vs. the other two guys. Again, time will only tell."

So does the worm turn. I can momentarily, at least, rest easy, knowing that my dilemma rests in the very competent hands of Ronn Tomassoni--he won't pull the trigger on either one of them until he's absolutely sure in his decision.

And if the "Tripp 'n Izzy" tandem should ever collectively falter?

Well, hey, there's always Hermsy.

Injury Report: With seven days remaining until the Crimson's regular-season opener at Brown, there are several bumps and bruises affecting the team's progress.

Sophomore forward Jason Karmanos will miss tonight's exhibition with a bum leg, and is day-to-day. Senior Chris Baird will step up to center his line, with Ian Kennish moving in to join Brian Farrell on the wing.

Sophomore defenseman Geb Marrett broke his thumb early during the preseason workouts; he's still in a cast, and no word yet is available on when he might return.

And big freshman winger Ethan Philpott is coming off a separated shoulder suffered in his first day of practice; his first day back was Thursday, and although he will play tonight, in Tomassoni's words "he's a little behind."