If familiarity breeds content, the Bobcats are in trouble.
One week after dropping two straight games to league rival Kent State in Bird Arena, Ohio will face the Golden Flashes again in the first round of the Central States Collegiate Hockey League playoffs this morning in Dearborn, Mich.
With the sweep, Kent State won the season series 3-1.
The Bobcats are the fourth seed and Kent State is the fifth seed in the eight-team tournament.
Ohio took unnecessary penalties and gave Kent State's power play too many chances to capitalize. The Bobcats were also uncharacteristically careless with the puck and committed a number of turnovers in their own zone.
After four weeks of competitive hockey, Ohio (20-11-4) fell into complacency and let Kent State have their way early in both games.
We got away from what we did in the past few games
defenseman Steve Osacky said. I think we took them lightly and expected the goals to come to us instead of working hard and competing for them.
The major question mark for the Golden Flashes will be the status of goaltender Ryan Gregory. His outstanding play in both games seemed to frustrate the Bobcats.
Gregory left with a lower-body injury midway through Saturday night's game and did not return. Backup Anthony Natoli came on in relief and held his team afloat.
If Gregory doesn't show up between the pipes tonight, there will be no complaining from the Ohio bench.
We were excited about it (when Natoli came in the game) Osacky said. He was cold and we tested him with shots but it comes back to finishing our chances.
The first round match-up with Kent State could prove to be beneficial to coach Dan Morris' young team. Practices are shorter this time of year to keep Ohio's energy level high.
But practice is only half the battle, Morris said. The mental preparation for his inexperienced team is of upmost importance.
This is what our season is for
he said. We want to put them in as many tough games and situations as possible. As far as the coaches
we need to be there for our guys.
That's what it's all about these days-when they need us, we have to be sharp.
,",2,Sports,Rob Mixer,27304a.jpg,Ohio's Steve Osacky works the puck down the ice during the Bobcats' 5-3 loss to Eastern Michigan Saturday at Bird Arena. Ohio enters the playoffs soon. (Joel Hawkley/PICTURE EDITOR),",",",","
27303,2009-02-26 22:57:00,Miami suspends 2 greek organizations for hazing
alcohol policy violations,A sorority and a fraternity at Miami University have been suspended for
two unrelated instances involving violation of the school's alcohol and hazing policies.,A sorority and a fraternity at Miami University have been suspended for
two unrelated instances involving violation of the school's alcohol and hazing policies.
Miami's Tri Delta sorority was suspended for two years by the national chapter following a Jan. 29 incident in which students were taken off campus and forced to drink large amounts of alcohol. Several students were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The national chapter investigated the incident and determined that members participated in hazing that violated both the Miami Student Code of Conduct and the Tri Delta policy.
We are deeply disappointed in the choices made by several members
of our chapter at Miami University, national Tri Delta President Jackye Clark
said in a statement. Tri Delta remains committed
to its strict policy on hazing.
The sorority
which has been active at Miami for 98 years
has until next week to appeal the suspension.
Carol Preston
OU's assistant director for Greek Life
said that it is common for universities to partner with the national chapter of a fraternity or sorority when investigating policy violations.
It's quite a good partnership, Preston said.
We prefer that the organizations are involved in the process.
OU's Anti-Hazing Statement defines hazing as
any action or activity which
does not contribute to the positive development of a person who inflicts or intends to cause mental or bodily harm or anxieties;
or which may demean, degrade or disgrace any person.
Last week
another Greek organization at MU
