January 6, 2004
ECRHA Heads to Las Vegas
Selects and Top Teams Descend on NARCh WinterNationals
Even though NCRHA action will not resume for another three weeks, not all ECRHA teams are taking a break this winter. From Division I, #12 Towson and #14 Penn State will represent the ECRHA at NARCh WinterNationals along with #2-ranked Neumann, the only Division II squad in the 16-team College Division field.
Starting off the action will be the ECRHA Quest Selects, competing January 10-12 in the Senior Platinum Division. The outlook is excellent for the Quest Selects, whose star studded roster includes Towson?s Jim Tamburino and Gene Gsell, Rhode Island?s Matt Cubeta and Suffolk?s Jeff Whitley among many others. Quest Selects defenseman Chris Palmer said ?I think we have a strong team and should have a very good chance to medal.? With Penn State coach Kevin Murphy behind the bench, the Quest Selects should be well directed and highly disciplined. The Selects are slated to face the Mission Lucky Charms, Team Hyper (defending champions) and the Flintstones. Check NARCh.com to follow the latest scores from their games.
College Division action begins on January 16 at 8:40PM as Neumann faces off against defending national champion #18 Cal Poly Pomona, #2 South Florida and Eastern Michigan.
Towson's opponents will be #11 Denver, #15 CSU San Bernardino and #21 Michigan.
Penn State will take on #8 Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Illinois State and #9 Central Florida.
