March 13, 2003

HAMILTON, NY—In a rematch of last year’s playoff series, the Colgate men’s hockey team travels to Hanover, N.H. this weekend for the Quarterfinals of the ECAC Tournament against third-seeded Dartmouth. 

“We’re excited,” said Colgate senior Brad D’Arco about the upcoming series against the Big Green. “It’s a little chance for revenge for us. They’re a good team, and it’s going to be a lot of hard work, but it should be a series a lot like this one.”

Colgate (16-17-4, 9-10-3) advanced to face the Big Green after defeating St. Lawrence in three games, 2-1. The Raiders dropped the first game 2-1 after Saints goaltender Kevin Ackley made 38 saves and Ziga Petac scored the game winning goal. Senior P.J. Yedon proved to be the hero in the second game as he scored his second goal of the game in overtime to force a deciding third game. In the last game, sophomore Dave Thomas broke a 2-2 tie at 1:57 of the third period with his fist goal of the season.

This marks the third playoff meeting between the two schools with Dartmouth holding the upper hand 2-1. The Big Green took two games last season in Hanover, 5-4 in double overtime and 4-1. The first time these two teams met in the playoffs, current assistant coach Andrew Dickson, '93 scored the game winning goal to a 4-3 win in double overtime on March 9, 1993.

The Big Green (17-11-1, 13-9-0 ECAC) finished the regular season in third place and earned a first round bye. The 17 regular season wins are the most by a Dartmouth team since 1958-59. The Big Green won 20 games during the 1947-48 season under legendary head coach Eddie Jeremiah.

Tickets may be purchased in person or by phone during regular Berry Center Ticket Office hours, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or on-line at www.dartmouth.edu/athletics. The Thompson Arena Ticket Office will open at 12 noon on Sunday, March, 16 if a third game is necessary.

Prices for the men's tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for youth 14 and under.

For more information, call the Dartmouth Ticket Office at (603) 646-2466, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.