The difference between Harvard and Colgate is defense. While the Crimson has been the ECAC's top defensive team (2.71 GAA) as well, the Red Raiders are eighth out of the twelve teams, posting a 4.00 GAA.
Sophomore Matt Weder (4-3-1, 3.17 GAA) and junior Jason Gates (6-4-1, 4.37 GAA) have had a lot of pucks thrown at them this season.
Red Playing Big
Not too much was expected of Cornell's hockey team this year, but the Big Red has had a successful ECAC campaign so far.
Last year's squad failed to make the 10-team ECAC tournament, but solid defense has lifted the team into seventh place in the league rankings.
Sophomore Eddy Skazyk has been brilliant in nets for the Big Red, posting a 4-2-2 ECAC record, a 3.05 GAA and a .914 save percentage.
Senior Geoff Bumstead (11-12-23) has paced Cornell's offense, while junior Jake Karam (5-15-20) and sophomore Mike Sancimino (8-11-19) have also seen a lot of red, in the form of the goal light.
If the Crimson can remain out of the penalty box and keep its defensive focus, Harvard should be able to post two W's this weekend..
Then the players can worry about Monday's Beanpot finale.