NHL Central Scouting "Players to Watch"

Clarkson recruits Nik Pokulok ('09), David Pratt ('09), Ben Sexton ('10), and Joe Zarbo ('10) were listed on the "Players to Watch" list for the 2009 NHL Draft. Potential recruit David Pacan was also on the preliminary list.Pokulok, Sexton, Zarbo, and Pacan were listed as "B" players. Pratt was listed as a "C" player.What is the criteria for the letter rating?A-rating: Must see player predicted

How do you follow up a bad week-end? Invite the #1 team to Potsdam.

Knights split the week-end. 6-4 over RIT, and a 4-3 loss to Niagara. Discipline and defense. Not much else to say. Outshot over the week-end 79-51 and both goalies hung out to dry. Good:Karpowich named ECAC Rookie of the Week.Offense - (D'Alvise, DeFazio, Tuohimma, the freshmen, etc all contributed).Specialty teams - 2/8 on the PP, 12/14 PK.Knights get one win?Bad:Defense - 8 goals, 79 shots!

Hockey Broadcasts

Just a reminder that Clarkson Hockey broadcasts are available live at http://hockey.clarkson.edu/. If you're fortunate enough to be in Western NY, unfortunate enough to not be going to Friday's game at RIT, Time Warner Cable 26 will be televising the game!Also be sure to join in on the traditional live chat going on over at the Golden Knights Hockey Roundtable.Lets go tech!

Drop the Puck!

The Clarkson Golden Knights open the 2008-2009 campaign tonight on the road at RIT. Clarkson is coming off a regular season ECAC championship and their first win in the NCAA tournament in 12 years. With the departure of 6 seniors that made up head coach George Roll's best recruiting class the Knights look to reload and remain on top of the ECAC heap.The Clarkson women's squad takes the ice on

"Three Blind Mice!" to be replaced with "Your Fly Is Open!"?

I was going to post about "Clarkson players from years gone by", but felt since the beginning of the season is almost upon us, this topic is more pertinent. The NCAA has implemented a number of changes this year, some of which will cause heads to spin at Cheel and many eyes checked. One thing is certain, faceoffs and discipline will become all-important to bring home a Knight win. 1. 2 Referee

Bring on the Recruits!

If you have been impressed with the recruiting to date by Roll & co., expect not to be disappointed in '09 and on. While the staff cannot comment on any prospective recruits these recruits have been confirmed by Chris Heisenberg or other media sources. (for those that don't know Chris has the most comprehensive listing of hockey recruits for every Division 1 hockey program) Knight fans are aware

A Rough Start

The Golden Knights Men's squad has yet to take the ice this season but already the Knights are shorthanded. Reports are in that senior forward Shea Guthrie has broken a bone in his wrist and will be out for an indeterminate amount of time.On the Women's side the Knights opened up their 2008-2009 season with a trip to Boston College, the Knights were shut out by the Eagles 2-0 on Saturday but

It's been a long offseason... Are you ready for Knight hockey?

The summer is over, and the smell of fall and hockey is here. Many are anticipating the 2008-2009 edition of the Golden Knights with a few questions in hand: Will Guthrie and D'Alvise lead the Knights offensively? Who will be the one to stop all the pucks? Can they make the NCAAs? Is the defense as good as expected?Who will emerge from the talented freshmen class to replace the likes of Dodge