Colgate Raiders vs. St. Lawrence Saints in ECAC Quarterfinals: A Clash for Advance to Championship Weekend
Colgate hosts St. Lawrence in a best-of-three ECAC quarterfinal series at the Class of 1965 Arena, starting on March 15. The Raiders, with a 16-14-4 record, earned the No. 3 seed, while the Saints, at 11-18-6, are the No. 7 seed. The first two games are on Friday and Saturday, with a potential Game 3 on Sunday, all at 7 p.m.
The Big PictureColgate begins its Whitelaw Cup title defense against St. Lawrence in the ECAC quarterfinals. The Raiders secured the No. 3 seed and a bye, while the Saints advanced after defeating Yale in the first round.
By the Numbers- Colgate Raiders: 16-14-4, 13-7-2 ECAC
- St. Lawrence Saints: 11-18-6, 8-10-4 ECAC
- Colgate is on an eight-game home winning streak, outscoring opponents 34-17.
- Daniel Panetta leads in points (29) and goals (13), with Tommy Bergsland tallying 20 assists.
- Jake Schneider made the ECAC Hockey All-Rookie Team with 18 points in the regular season.
- Goaltender Carter Gylander has made 822 saves this season, the second most in ECACH.
Colgate aims to reach the league's championship weekend for the third consecutive season, with semifinals on March 22 and the championship on March 23 in Lake Placid, N.Y.
Bottom LineColgate faces St. Lawrence in the ECAC quarterfinals, seeking to defend its Whitelaw Cup title with strong performances from key players like Panetta, Bergsland, and Schneider. The team's success in the playoffs will determine their path to the championship weekend.
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