in nine games. HOBART Since winning their conference opener 4-0, the Statesmen have dropped three straight but have eight ECAC West games remaining starting with a home-and-home with Utica at the end of the month Yorktown Heights native Greg Ciciola led the team in scoring while Frank Salituro led with five goals in 11 games. MORRISVILLE The Mustangs were struggling one season away from the first playoff appearance with just three conference points, but were just four points out of a playoff spot with eight games left. Todd Hosmer and freshman Patrick Stillar were among the top12 in the league in scoring while Curtis Renaud was tied for second on the team with five goals. Fresh-
man forward Eric Geertz (Penn Yan) had one goal and two assists in his first 12 games played. A stretch of four consecutive road games starting January 21st with Potsdam, Plattsburgh, Fredonia and Buffalo State will go a long way to determining their February chances.
Moodie leading the team with seven goals. Senior Ian Boots (Akwesane), Zack Josepher (Wantaugh) and Chris Brown were also scoring in double figures. In SUNYAC action this month the Lakers will host Cortland before road games at Geneseo and Brockport.
OSWEGO
UTICA After starting their league schedule 1-3, the Pioneers are hoping a recent 4-1 run will launch them into a productive second half. A return to ECAC West action on the 20th against first place Elmira will be a good measuring stick. Trevor Hertz, Tim Coffman (Elverson) and Evan Chlanda (Islip) are providing plenty of offense with 20, 20 and 18 points respectively over the first 13 games.*
Ranked second in the country and undefeated in conference play, the Lakers are looking strong for a potential return trip to the NCAA final four. A trio of juniors stood atop the scoring charts with Paul Rodrigues and John Whitelaw with 19 and 17 points respectively and Luke
Pond Hockey Tourney Set for Auburn By Randy Schultz Photos Provided by Auburn Hockey of 2010 Tournament.
AUBURN - The Auburn Hockey Club will host its Third Annual Pucks on the Pond Hockey Tournament. The outdoor tourney will be held on Saturday, Jan. 28 beginning at 8 a.m. at Hoopes Park. Auburn Hockey Club secretary, Tracey Walsh, remarked that it should be a tournament filled with fun and excitement for the whole family. “Last year we had 30 teams participating,” said Walsh. “This year we’re expecting a few more teams to be added. “Most of the teams are kids teams. Last year we had 10 adult teams. Again, we’re expecting a few more adult teams this year. “We are adding a Girls/Womens Division this year. We’ve had some interest from them so we decided to add them and see what happens. “In addition there will be food sold at the event as well as T-shirts. So the whole family can come and have a good time.” Fee for teams made up of six players will be as follows: Kids: $60, Adults: $90. All teams will be guaranteed three games. “All proceeds from the Tournament will go to the Auburn Hockey Club,” concluded Walsh. For further information contact the Auburn Hockey Club.u