RPI Drops Both This Weekend

I was sitting in the stands late Saturday afternoon to watch as Cornell broke a 2-2 tie with an overtime game winner, handing RPI it's second loss in as many days.  Just a day earlier, RPI lost to Colgate, who had been struggling in the ECAC this season.  Back to the Cornell game, Cornell seemed to be in control most of the game, with RPI playing catchup throughout.  Cornell took a 1-0 lead which was evened up at 1-1 and then a 2-1 lead all before the end of the first period.  RPI answered with a goal in the 2nd period and the score stayed that way until overtime.  This highly contested match saw it's far share of penalty minutes, even in overtime (which you see very rarely).  The officials may have called the game a bit too tight, which in the end resulted in an Engineers loss.  It was a fun game to watch and a great atmosphere in the Houston Field House!  If you have not been out to see an RPI game this season, I suggest you find time to do so!  My next stop will be at a Union game so keep your eye out for a post from Union!  With 2 of the nations top college hockey teams in the Capital Region, local hockey fans are in for a fun finish to the season!

RPI fans (dressed in all white for the "white out") cheer for the equalizing goal in the 2nd period

Rowdy Returns to the Ice Tonight!

For those hockey fans who have missed seeing their lovable River Rat Rowdy on the ice this year, listen up!  According to their website, the Tri-City ValleyCats (Rowdy's new home) will be participating in a "ValleyCats Mascots on Ice" skit during the 2nd intermission of the RPI game tonight at the Houston Field House.  Other mascots schedules to appear include: SouthPaw, Mayors Tutunjian, Jennings and Stratton, and RPI Puckman.

Rowdy at a River Rats game last season

RPI (15-6-3), who is currently ranked 10th in the Nation, will skate against Brown University tonight at 7pm.  Tickets can be purchased at the RPI box office.

The ValleyCats will have their NY Penn League Championship Trophy on display all night!  Have a great weekend!

Here is some video from the game!