ECAC preseason polls

[Al DeFlorio]

As reported on the Clarkson site:

http://www.clarksonathletics.com/News/mhock/2006/9/24/2006MHOCpoll.asp?path=mhock

[Will]

Cornell is overrated in both polls.

Interesting that the coaches picked Clarkson second, five of them even putting the Golden Knights at the top of the league.  Granted, I think Clarkson only lost two players to graduation (any others to the pros or elsewhere that I'm not aware of?), but this is also a team that finished eighth last season.  This really isn't a knock against Clarkson; eighth to second/first is a hell of a jump to make in one year for any team.

[Omie]

I agree more with the media poll than the coache's poll, somehow I do not think Clarkson is going to end up top 4. And no, Cornell is not overrated we definitely can finish 4th (or higher) with great incoming freshman forwards and respectable goalies, but with the big question mark on defense.

[nr53]

I expect we're about where we should be, maybe a spot too high. The incoming freshmen look pretty good on paper but I'd hesitate to think that they will immediately produce as much as last year's seniors. You're (obviously) right about the defense, it still makes me nervous  ::worry::

[calgARI '07]

I've got Cornell in the 3-6 area.  Harvard and Colgate definitely the top two with Dartmouth, Clarkson, Quinnipiac, Cornell in the 3-6 spots.

[Ben Rocky '04]

I think they're dead- on- accurate predicting Yale, Brown and Princeton will bring up the rear.  Way to suck, guys.

[calgARI '07]

I think Brown and Princeton will be improved, particularly Brown.  I don't think either will get into the top six, but they'll be better than the last couple years.

[Rich S]

The jump from 8th to 2nd is a big leap but the coaches probably picked Clarkson that high based on having lost little to graduation, compared to other teams and the remaining top guys having matured.

Also, like Cornell, Tech has a nice group, although small in number naturally, of incoming recruits at least two of whom should make significant contributions. And pretty good goaltending as well.
Picking them to finish on top is a stretch but Top 4 is definitely within Clarkson's reach.  Maturity is the key word over last year's performance which lacked consistency of effort at times.

I know for sure that they'd be disappointed to finish lower than 4th.

[Dpperk29]

for once I agree with Rich S. maybe it's my new green and gold tinted glasses, but clarkson is going to have a killer team this year. if they can be consistant, there is no reason that they cannot be 2nd in the league.

[redhair34]

[quote Dpperk29]if they can be consistant, there is no reason that they cannot be 2nd in the league.[/quote]

If by consistent you mean learn to win on the road, then I agree.  Leggio consistently playing as well as he played at Lynah would also help the Knights live up to the preseason hype.

[Trotsky]

http://www.tbrw.info/seasons/2007/pred/07predict.html

01. Dartmouth
02. Colgate
03. Harvard
04. Cornell
5(t) Clarkson
5(t) St. Lawrence
07. Union
08. Quinnipiac
09. RPI
10. Princeton
11. Brown
12. Yale

[Dpperk29]

how do you have cornell ranked ahead of clarkson? did you not see how close those two teams played in march? have you not noticed all the loses to cornell? good incoming class or not, you can't say they will be better yet. Don't get me wrong, I love cornell, but don't rank them higher than they belong

[French Rage]

[quote Dpperk29]how do you have cornell ranked ahead of clarkson? did you not see how close those two teams played in march? have you not noticed all the loses to cornell? good incoming class or not, you can't say they will be better yet. Don't get me wrong, I love cornell, but don't rank them higher than they belong[/quote]

His is based solely on an equation, no subjectivity or such.

[Drew]

[quote Dpperk29]how do you have cornell ranked ahead of clarkson? did you not see how close those two teams played in march? have you not noticed all the loses to cornell? good incoming class or not, you can't say they will be better yet. Don't get me wrong, I love cornell, but don't rank them higher than they belong[/quote]

Ahhh yes,.... I see the kid is finally starting to come around.
;-)

[Dpperk29]

slowly drew... slowly... my blood is now more of a redish green and gold... instead of straight ride and white