January 16, '99 - HUSKY HOCKEY SWEEPS WSU

GAME #1 - UW vs. WSU, Friday January 14, 2000

The Husky Hockey team took two games away from the WSU Cougars this weekend, resulting in the Ice Dawgs to move up in the PAC-8 rankings.

In Friday night's game the Dawgs came out pumped up with a crowd of 200 people cheering them on. Center #61 Marty Boyd scored first after receiving a pass from Brian Mead, and placed the puck past WSU's goaltender Stu Palmer's left shoulder at 8:20 in the first period. Although the Huskies had the early lead and had control of the game, there were no more goals scored in the first. They were however, able to successfully shut down two powerplay opportunities for WSU.

At 13:27 in the second #25 Jason Adams of the Huskies skated across the high slot with a WSU defenseman hanging on him, and scored with a wrist shot that surprised the WSU's goaltender. Then, 3 minutes later on a powerplay, the Husky's #18 Brian Mead rushed in the zone, crossed in front of the net and backhanded the puck into the lower corner. Frustrated, WSU continued to take penalties and at 3:59 #16 Clay Josephy received a pass from Jason Adams from right to left and put it in the upper left hand corner over the goalie's shoulder during a powerplay. ,p>In the 3rd it was Huskies 4 and the Cougars 0 until #16 Clay Josephy scored his second goal of the evening when he rushed the puck into the zone against two defensemen, beat one and took the other across the net and scored on a backhand shot into the top corner. Two minutes later at 9:58, #8 Paul Margolis received a pass in front of the net from Jason Adams and one-timed it home. However, with 9 seconds to go, WSU surprised the Ice Dawgs on an odd-man rush and scored their lone goal of the game spoiling the Husky's goaltender, Scott Southard's shutout despite having a spectacular game. The first game ended 6-1 in favor of the Huskies. The Husky's Jason Adams had 3 points (1 goal and 2 assists), while Clay Josephy and Marty Boyd had 2 points with 2 goals a piece.

GAME #2 - UW vs. WSU - Saturday January 15, 2000

The second game of the weekend against WSU the home team saw record crowds. However, WSU game out flying with intense speed and energy. The Dawgs were flat but by the end of the first they got back into their groove. The Huskies successfully killed two penalties and then with 3: 58 to go in the first #16 Clay Josephy rushed into the zone, while Len Kandt pulled the defense outside, and Josephy took the clear lane direct to the net and scored. At the end of the first the Huskies were up 1-0.

In the second period both teams were playing tight, tough hockey however WSU took a total of 10 minutes in penalties to the Husky's four minutes. The Ice Dawgs strategy to keep their cool and walk away from skirmishes paid off and with 9:55 left on a powerplay, the "Spoon" line came rushing into the zone and formed a perfect triangle setup. #15 Steve Hyun set the play up and passed to Jason Adams who one-timed the puck to center Marty Boyd in front of the net. Boyd slammed it home for the Husky's second goal. With two seconds to go in the second period, the UW and WSU were skating four against four due to penalties when #17 Kris Ossenkop received a pass across the net from Len Kandt which he tipped passed the goalie. At the end of the second period it was 3-0 in favor of the Huskies.

In the 3rd period the Huskies game out strong but found themselves shorthanded. Despite the handicap Jason Adams was able to rush it into the zone and take a shot on net. The WSU goalie gave up a big rebound and #61 Marty Boyd capitalized by putting it away on a shorthanded play. The Huskies defense continued to hold solid with strong rushing plays by #4 Mike Woods, #2 Brian Smith, and #28, team veteran, Jim "Monty" or "Dad" Heldfield. #12 Steve Savage continued to pump up the crowd with his huge checks in the defensive zone which stopped several WSU rushes. With 7:43 left in the game Jason Adams tallied his second assist of the night as he threaded a pass to #15 Steve Hyun who put it away from in front of the net. However, WSU was able to score their lone goal on a powerplay one minute later after #16 Clay Josephy picked up a roughing charge. As the game came to an end both teams where skating at top speeds and still laying big hits, when #2 Brian Smith set up in the offensive zone and received a pass while standing on the point. He took a blistering slap shot that whizzed by numerous players battling for position in front of the net and flew by the goalie. The game ended with a score of 6-1. Jason Adams tallied 3 points again with 1 goal and 2 assists, while Marty Boyd, Steve Hyun and Brian Smith had 2 points, all with 1 goal and 1 assist each.