CLARKSON VERSUS little red January 19, 2008

[Goldie Knight]

In the pre-game conversation, George Roll told Bob Ahlfeld this is a crucial game which could move Clarkson into first place. George mentioned that the Golden Knights want the first-round bye...it is a big game for both teams.

I am also watching the pursuit of perfection from Foxboro, so I may provide abbreviated information....I am definitely not a multi-tasker..sorry folks.

KNOW NO LIMITS, CLARKSON GOLDEN KNIGHTS....BEAT little red.

[Goldie Knight]

Period 1 is underway from Ithaca, NY.

Nick Dodge's line showed some good moves. And I hear the Clarkson Pep Band, which is, of course, highly superior to the other one there at Lynah.

Tripping call on little red.:)

LET'S GO TECHERS!

[Goldie Knight]

Power play is over...Clarkson had some good chances...but to no avail.

[Goldie Knight]

YES, CLARKSON'S FIRST GOAL WAS SCORED BY CHRIS D'ALVISE, ASSISTED BY BRYAN RUFENACH AND SHEA GUTHRIE.

Chris shot the puck off the back shoulder of the little red goaltender.:)

CLARKSON 1....and little red...nothing!:)

[Goldie Knight]

YES, YES, CLARKSON'S SECOND GOAL WAS SCORED BY STEVE ZALEWSKI, WITH ASSISTS GIVEN TO MATT BECA AND LAURI TUOHIMAA

Way to go Clarkson Golden Knights....we are proud of your effort!:)

[Goldie Knight]

YES, YES, YES, CLARKSON'S THIRD GOAL WAS SCORED BY SHEA GUTHRIE, WHO SLIPPED THE PUCK UNDER THE little red goalie WITH ASSISTS BY CHRIS D'ALVISE AND GRANT CLITSOME.

the little red goaltender has been removed from the game.

[Goldie Knight]

Clarkson is now on the power play.

Naturally, the little red replacement goaltender is in the game.

Chris D'Alvise took a shot on goal....the power play is over without any additional goals for Clarkson.

[Goldie Knight]

4:05 remains in Period 1.

Nick Dodge's shot went off the goal post.....so sorry....the more goals we have against little red, the happier we are.

[Goldie Knight]

David Leggio makes a couple of great saves against little red.

Phil Paquet is called for interference at 18:46 of the first period.

So....little red goes on a power play.

little red takes a shot or two on goal.....so far so good for the Golden Knights.

Tyrell Mason tips the puck away from David Leggio and the period ends.

Clarkson outshot little red by a 8 ~ 3 margin this first period.


CLARKSON.....3 GOALS IN FIVE MINUTES......little red NO GOALS IN 20 MINUTES.

[Goldie Knight]

Period 2 begins with a 14 second power play.

No damage done by little red.

Tim Marks just missed a shot.

Followed by little red's futile attempt to score on David Leggio.:)

[Goldie Knight]

Nick Dodge nearly scored, and his shot was followed by one taken by Brandon DeFazio.

Next off the faceoff, Steve Zalewksi hits the cross bar.

David Leggio just made two more great saves against little red.

Shea Guthrie took a shot on the little red goal.

[Goldie Knight]

12:05 is left in Period 2

Little red is mounting some pressure. Adam Bellows and Bryan Rufenach did a good job clearing away little red players so David could see the shots on goal.

[Goldie Knight]

Oh dear, little red has been called for too many men on the ice.

It's time for Clarkson to score another goal.

Grant Clitsome went to shoot the puck and his stick broke.:mad:

The Clarkson power play ended without any more Clarkson goals....too bad.

5:54 left in Period 2.

[Goldie Knight]

Little red just into the Clarkson zone......and guess what? They were called for being offsides.

Oh no, a Clarkson penalty on Nick Doge for hooking.

Clarkson is putting on pressure in the little red zone.

The little red power play is OVER....no goals for them.

1:35 remains in Period 2.

[Goldie Knight]

little red is working the Clarkson zone, but Chris D'Alvise sends the puck out of harm's way.

David Cayer took a shot on goal...a bit too high and wide.

PERIOD 2 ENDS WITH THE IDENTICAL SCORE AS PERIOD 1

CLARKSON....3.......little red still ZERO.

[Goldie Knight]

Period 3 is underway.....Let's Go Techers!

The Golden Knights are still working hard, but little red hit the side of the goal post....how nice the puck did not go in.

Mike Arciero takes a good shot on goal....great to have Mike playing in this game.

Clarkson is called for interference..Grant Clitsome goes to the sin bin.

Be tough, Clarkson.

[Goldie Knight]

little red took two shots on David Leggio.....but no luck for them this time....and David Leggio makes another great save.

Darn it....with two seconds left in the little red power play, little red scores their first goal. It has been great not hearing those little red fans most of the game.

SCORE......CLARKSON....3 little red....1

[Goldie Knight]

NO, NO, NO,....Clarkson is called for another penalty on Brandon DeFazio.:mad:

David Leggio makes a short side save...and then a blocker save.

Chris D'Alvise shoots the puck down the ice....little red brings it right back.

David makes two more beautiful saves....come on Clarkson.....get that puck.

The power play is over, with about 11 minutes remaining in Period 3.

[Goldie Knight]

Bryan Rufenach is tripped....no call against little red.

Shea Guthrie flips the puck out of the zone. This was done again by Mike Willemsen. Thank goodness. Little red is offering continual pressure.

Adam Bellows advances the puck to Matt Beca.

7:54 remains in Period 3.

[Goldie Knight]

little red is relentless.

Nick Dodge is prone on the ice in the net. The Clarkson trainer has been called out onto the ice.

Nick is standing and skating, but the injury is to Nick's arm. He goes to the bench rather than to the locker room....but he is hunched over.

Darn it, little red scored off from the face off....7:01 left in Period 3.

Score 3 ~ 2. CLARKSON.

[Goldie Knight]

The momentum has changed against Clarkson, gosh, I hope the Golden Knights can win this game.....penalties will be their downfall, I'm afraid.

Dan Tuttle skates the puck out of the zone.

David Leggio makes a brilliant glove save......way to go David....we want you to win this game.

GREAT NEWS...Nick Dodge is back on the ice, and he took a faceoff.

FINALLY, FINALLY, a penalty against little red for holding David Cayer.

[Goldie Knight]

Grant Clitsome took a shot.

Nick and Steve nearly scored.

Matt Beca just misses the net....just before that Grant Clitsome hit the cross bar.

The power play continues for Clarkson....they are playing very well.

The power play is over for Clarkson.....about 2 minutes remain in Period 3.

POUR ON THE POWER, CLARKSON GOLDEN KNIGHTS!:)

[Goldie Knight]

Little red net is empty.....let's go Clarkson.

TIM MARKS SCORES CLARKSON'S FOURTH GOAL INTO AN EMPTY NET WITH 45 SECONDS LEFT IN THE GAME.

[Goldie Knight]

FINAL SCORE CLARKSON 4......little red...2

This is the first time since 1999 that Clarkson has defeated little red in Ithaca during the regular season....wow what an awesome accomplishment to earn.:)

[Goldie Knight]

A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING....AND CLARKSON IN FIRST PLACE!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOLDEN KNIGHTS!