Clarkson Notes

with friends like these.....(photo courtesy of Clarksonathletics.com)

Here is our latest edition of Clarkson notes.

Some bonus material
BECA'S BUDDIES
Some hometown friends of Clarkson junior Matt Beca paid a visit to Cheel Arena last Saturday and had a little fun with the Mississauga, Ontario, native during pre-game warmups.
One held up a sign against the glass as Clarkson was preparing for Saturday's game (see above photo - last in stats, No. 1 in our hearts - Matt Beca) mocking Beca's early-season stats, which to that point had included just one goal.
"I knew they were going to do something and I was expecting something like that," Beca said. "I thought it was pretty funny."
Beca did score Clarkson's first goal in the game and was asked if his friends would try to take credit for that, that maybe their sign had motivated him.
"They tried too, but I didn't let them," Beca said.
GUTHRIE HONORED
Clarkson senior Shea Guthrie has an "A" sewn on his jersey for the first time since he played for the St. George's (Prep) School in Rhode Island.
Guthrie, who missed the first four games of the season with a hand injury, found out late last week that the coaching staff had decided to name him one of the team's assistant captains.
Clarkson coach George Roll had said they were impressed with his work ethic, especially in areas like the weight room.
"I was pretty excited," Guthrie said. "It's a real honor. It shows the coach sees I'm working hard. It's something you always want to happen."