There is a reason why Quinnipiac made their first ever trip to the NCAA Frozen Four. They were firmly anchored in net by their outstanding goalie Eric Hartzell. The Bobcats were ranked number one entering the national tournament but lost in the championship game to Yale. Quinnipiac’s overall team defense was a remarkable 1.67, one of only two schools in the country under 2.00. Hartzell was a work-horse and led the nation in minutes played. In 42 games, Hartzell had a 1.57 goals against average (3rd in the nation) and a .933 saves percentage (8th in the nation). His overall record in 42 games was 30-7-5, good enough for the second best win percentage in the country while posting the most wins. While leading all ECAC goalies in conference play, the league acknowledged him as a First Team all-star, Player of the Year and Goalie of the Year. Incredibly, he allowed two goals or less in 35 games and at one point, posted a 21-game unbeaten streak. Hartzell, a pro hockey free agent, signed with the Pittsburgh Penquins. A Marketing major, Hartzell is an active volunteer visiting elementary schools, assisting at hockey clinics and a participant in the team’s St. Baldrick’s annual fundraiser.