Union ties RPI at Lake Placid



Greg Coburn had a goal and assist against RPI

Another Union-RPI game, another wild game.

Once the game ended I was unsure on whether to be happy or disappointed in the tie. On one

hand the Dutchmen tied the game with 30 seconds left in regulation thanks to Mat Bodie, but on the other hand they let up a two goal lead and allowed RPI to take the lead in the third period. I guess a tie is better than a loss.

Union's inability to play a full 60 minutes has become a problem. In three of their games this season the Dutchmen have relinquished a three goal lead, and yesterday they let up an early two goal lead. If this becomes a continuous theme this season Union will not have a successful season and will not go far in the playoffs. The great teams play their best in the latter parts of the game. As my old hockey coach used to say, "Win the third period, win the game."

Overall, I didn't think Union played a great game. Even when they were up 2-0 I felt they weren't on top of their game. Luckily, their power-play is still going strong. Ironically, I thought Mat Bodie had an awful two games, but he made up for it with his goal. Also, Keith Kinkaid had a good game in goal despite allowing three goals.

These two ties in two ties are not exactly the way the Dutchmen wanted to head into ECAC play, but it's not that bad. There is no shame in tying an RPI team that is very good and is the 20th ranked team in the nation.

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