Captain Glenn Sanders
(Saugas, MA) returned to the lineup Friday against Clarkson to the surprise of a
capacity-filled Messa Rink. Sanders, who suffered a ruptured spleen on
November 15th at home against Dartmouth, was thought to be out for the
entire season, and had applied for an NCAA medical red shirt. The
senior, one of the hardest-working and selfless players in the game, was
announced as the starting center Friday night to the surprised, but over
joyed crowd at Messa rink. Sanders played regular shifts on both nights,
and did not seem to miss a beat, especially on special teams, where he
blocked seven shots on the penalty kill.
“It speaks mountains of the kid, because he decided to come back and
help the team for eight games, instead of returning for 34 next season.
That's the type of person Glenn is, he's selfless, and he's a hard
worker” said head coach Nate Leaman. Sanders presence has been missed
both on and off the ice, and the Dutchmen could not have had their
captain return at a better time. Now, with just six games remaining and
the Dutchmen playing good hockey, Union will be a team with some added
leadership, when they need it most.