It was a heartbreaker. Last night, the RPI Engineers Men’s Hockey Team was narrowly defeated (3-2) by Brown University in the third game of a best-of-three series. RPI came back from a 3-0 deficit at the start of the third period, and were able to generate several goal opportunities in the last minutes before the end of the game. With the crowd on their feet, the Engineers gave it their all and impressed their fans, but they were unable to find the back of the net.
RPInsider would like to congratulate the hockey team for a fantastic season. They came within 1 game of finishing in fourth place(10-9-3 ECAC), which is a major improvement from last year’s 11th place (6-15-1 ECAC). The Engineers outscored their opponents slightly, 112-111 (if I did the math right).
There’s no much going on, because it’s time to head home for Spring Break! If you happen to be staying, check out these two things!
Of course, the Hockey Team begins their playoff season on Friday Night against Brown in the first of a best-of-three series. 7 PM in the Field House. They will play again at 7 on Saturday, and at 7 on Sunday if necessary.
SOLOS^2 at EMPAC: ” a diverse array of performers will guide listeners through aural space, using strings, brass, percussion, amplification, and voices to fully explore the potentials of timbre and musical directionality.” Tell us that doesn’t sound cool!! Friday at 8 PM. RPI Student tickets are $5.
This weekend marks the first weekend of post-season play for the ECAC Hockey League. RPI finished in fifth place (but they get the sixth seed since Saint Lawrence wins the tiebreaker), so the team will face 11th place Brown for a best-of-three series on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Since Brown defeated the Engineers in January, it is record is 1-5-3. This means hopes are high for this weekend.
If RPI defeats Brown, it will advance to the next weekend. For that weekend, if Saint Lawrence wins over Clarkson, RPI would face Union in what would surely be an exciting game. If Saint Lawrence loses, then RPI would face Colgate. If RPI advances beyond that round, they will play at the Times Union Center on March 19-20.
Those with season tickets should head to the Field House today to get your tickets for the weekend. Beginning tomorrow, seats will be opened up to the general public. Tickets are the usual $6 for students. Even though it’s spring break, consider sticking around for at least the Friday night game to show your spirit!
In October, our caption was "I wonder what she'll be wearing in December." Now we know, but it wasn't this hat...
As the society-types were celebration the 10th anniversary of the Rensselaer Plan, those who were not invited were undoubtedly attending sporting events. Hockey fans at home had a rough weekend.
Women’s hockey defeated Union 2-0 on Saturday [Rpiathletics] in Schenectady, and then again 5-0 in the Houston Field House [Rpiathletics]. Men’s swimming placed 2nd out of 7 in the Liberty League Championships [Rpiathletics]. The women placed 3rd out of 8 [Rpiathletics].
Women’s basketball lost to Amherst College 36-74 [Rpiathletics]. They also lost to Trinity College, 69-76 [Rpiathletics].
Men’s basketball dominated Albany College of Pharmacy 108-51 on Saturday night [Rpiathletics]. They went on to defeat MCLA 72-66 on Sunday [Rpiathletics].
Well, first of all, it’s Friday the thirteenth. Do something spooky.
It’s also Hug a Jew Day. RPI-Sage Hillel is hosting their weekly Shabbat Dinner at 6 PM in the Phalanx Room (Union 3502). It’s free, and they’re serving an italian-style dinner. You can find more info at the [Facebook]
You know you can’t resist seeing men dressed as women at the Rensselaer Pride Alliance Fall Drag Show at 7 PM in West Hall.Admission fee- $3 advance; $5 at door for RPI Students. $5 for general public in advance; $7 at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased in the DCC and Union the week prior. [Events Calendar]
The men are up in the North Country this weekend (catch them on WRPI 91.5 or online), but the Women’s Ice Hockey Team is battling the Yale Bulldogs tonight at 7 PM in the Houston Field House. Women’s games are free! [RPIAthletics]
EMPAC never fails to provide a show you can talk about the next day. We’ve heard this one is one for the books too: “Punky funk meets Futurism and homespun electro in this paradoxical grouping of artists from far ends of the musical spectrum.” Check out New Nothing: Skeleton$, Luciano Chessa + Dan Deacon at 8 PM. EMPAC tickets are $5 for RPI students. [EMPAC] [Facebook]
You can also see The Visit at the RPI Playhouse at 8 PM. $5 for students. Info is [Facebook]
This weekend was a bit of a mixed bag, depending on which sport is your favorite. If you like men’s hockey, you’re on cloud nine. Football fans aren’t so happy, and those who follow women’s hockey are unsure. Check out the summary:
The women’s ice hockey team defeated Colgate 10-4 on Friday and lost to Cornell 1-3 on Saturday. The women are 3-6-3 overall, and 0-1-1 in ECAC play.
The men’s ice hockey team destroyed Yale (ranked 6th nationally, and defending ECAC champions) 5-2 on Friday and prevailed over Brown 3-1 on Saturday. The Engineers have a 2-0 record in ECAC play. Two great games, filled with excited fans and good hockey. The men are 6-3-1 overall, and have won 5 out of the last 6 games.
The football team lost at Hobart College 0-10 on Saturday afternoon. The team is now 4-4 overall.
This weekend was a mixed bag for RPI Sports. The most popular teams (football and men’s hockey) fared very well, but the other teams had a rough weekend.
Men’s hockey chalked up two wins, the first against Sacred Heart (4-3 in overtime) and the second over American International (3-2).
Football beat St. Lawrence University in a slim 10-7 victory after a rainy game.
Women’s ice hockey lost to Syracuse (2-3) Friday afternoon and (3-4) Saturday afternoon.
Men’s Cross Country came in 4th out of 10 at the NYSCTC (New York State Collegiate Track Conference) Championships in Rochester. The women’s team fared even better, coming in second place.
Men’s and women’s swimming bested Roger Williams University 157-142 (men) and 157-125 (women) 0n Saturday.
Men’s soccer tied with Clarkson 0-0 in Potsdam Saturday, while the women lost to them 0-1 at home. The men went on to beat Saint Lawrence 2-1 on Sunday, while the women lost 0-4.
Women’s field hockey lost to Saint Lawrence 2-4 at home on Saturday afternoon and to Hamilton College 2-3 on Sunday.
Thank god Stephentown, NY is the only one on Earth, otherwise there would be a lot more boring places in the world...05:42:26 PM March 10, 2010from web
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