Past Polls
Which statement about the RPI Hockey Class of 2013 do you most agree with? (Posted 04.29.13.)
| They were great representatives of the program, both on and off the ice. |  0.0% (0 Votes) |
| They played with grit and intensity and never gave up. | 12.5% (4 Votes) |
| They improved over their time at RPI and were big contributors in their senior year. | 9.4% (3 Votes) |
| They are a great group of guys. | 6.2% (2 Votes) |
| All of the above! | 71.9% (23 Votes) |
Total Votes: 32
Who do you think will be named this season's MVP at RPI's Hockey Awards Banquet on April 19th? (Posted 03.29.13.)
| Nick Bailen | 37.2% (42 Votes) |
| Ryan Haggerty | 2.7% (3 Votes) |
| Jason Kasdorf | 22.1% (25 Votes) |
| Jacob Laliberte | 4.4% (5 Votes) |
| C.J. Lee | 2.7% (3 Votes) |
| Matt Neal | 29.2% (33 Votes) |
| Someone other than these players | 1.8% (2 Votes) |
Total Votes: 113
These are the teams that RPI could potentially meet in the ECAC quarterfinals at Houston Field House on March 15-17. Which team would you like to see them play? (Posted 03.03.13.)
| Brown | 23.4% (34 Votes) |
| Clarkson | 28.3% (41 Votes) |
| Colgate | 4.1% (6 Votes) |
| Cornell | 6.2% (9 Votes) |
| Princeton | 1.4% (2 Votes) |
| I don't care. We're ready for anybody - bring'em on! | 36.6% (53 Votes) |
Total Votes: 145
Which returning forward do you think has improved his game the most so far this season? (Posted 01.03.13.)
| Greg Burgdoerfer | 8.1% (23 Votes) |
| Ryan Haggerty | 22.5% (64 Votes) |
| Brock Higgs | 4.9% (14 Votes) |
| Jacob Laliberte | 22.5% (64 Votes) |
| C.J. Lee | 6.3% (18 Votes) |
| Mark McGowan | 7.0% (20 Votes) |
| Matt Neal | 8.8% (25 Votes) |
| Marty O'Grady | 2.8% (8 Votes) |
| Johnny Rogic | 8.4% (24 Votes) |
| Zach Schroeder | 1.8% (5 Votes) |
| Matt Tinordi | 7.0% (20 Votes) |
Total Votes: 285
Now that we've seen the Engineers in action a few times, where do you expect to see them finish in the ECAC this year? (Posted 11.14.12.)
| Top four - I'm a believer! | 8.3% (15 Votes) |
| Middle four - they'll get turned around soon. | 35.9% (65 Votes) |
| Bottom four - the handwriting's on the wall. | 44.2% (80 Votes) |
| I don't know what to think. | 11.6% (21 Votes) |
Total Votes: 181
Which RPI freshman are you most excited about for the 2012-13 season? (Posted 10.12.12.)
| Craig Bokenfohr | 7.1% (14 Votes) |
| Chris Bradley | 8.1% (16 Votes) |
| Milos Bubela | 19.3% (38 Votes) |
| Andrew Commers | 10.2% (20 Votes) |
| Travis Fulton | 10.7% (21 Votes) |
| Phil Hampton | 3.6% (7 Votes) |
| Jason Kasdorf | 18.3% (36 Votes) |
| Mark Miller | 9.1% (18 Votes) |
| Mike Zalewski | 13.7% (27 Votes) |
Total Votes: 197
Which member of the RPI Hockey Class of 2012 did you most enjoy watching on the ice? (Posted 05.15.12.)
| Alex Angers-Goulet | 19.0% (32 Votes) |
| Mike Bergin | 20.2% (34 Votes) |
| Jeremy Coupal | 7.7% (13 Votes) |
| Patrick Cullen | 16.1% (27 Votes) |
| Joel Malchuk | 20.8% (35 Votes) |
| Josh Rabbani | 11.9% (20 Votes) |
| Justin Smith | 4.2% (7 Votes) |
Total Votes: 168
RPI will be handing out many awards at the Hockey Banquet on May 5th. Who would you choose for this year's Most Valuable Player? (Posted 04.23.12.)
| Nick Bailen | 21.8% (12 Votes) |
| Mike Bergin | 10.9% (6 Votes) |
| Patrick Cullen | 1.8% (1 Votes) |
| Scott Diebold | 0.0% (0 Votes) |
| Ryan Haggerty | 3.6% (2 Votes) |
| Brock Higgs | 25.5% (14 Votes) |
| Jacob Laliberte | 3.6% (2 Votes) |
| CJ Lee | 3.6% (2 Votes) |
| Joel Malchuk | 3.6% (2 Votes) |
| Bryce Merriam | 12.7% (7 Votes) |
| Marty O'Grady | 3.6% (2 Votes) |
| Someone other than these choices | 9.1% (5 Votes) |
Total Votes: 55
The obvious highlight of this season was winning the first round playoff series at Clarkson to advance to the quarterfinals. Which other moment did you find most enjoyable? (Posted 03.14.12.)
| Sweeping Yale and Brown on the road for the second and third ECAC wins that started the turnaround. | 0.0% (0 Votes) |
| Bryce Merriam's 4-0 shutout of SLU the following week. | 0.0% (0 Votes) |
| Scott Diebold's 49-save win at Colgate. | 14.0% (8 Votes) |
| Sweeping Colgate and Cornell on the road to end the regular season. | 45.6% (26 Votes) |
| Beating Cornell at Lynah on Senior Night. | 29.8% (17 Votes) |
| RPI's strong effort in the exciting series at Union. | 10.5% (6 Votes) |
Total Votes: 57
The Engineers have been playing their best hockey of the season recently. Where do you think their season will end? (Posted 03.06.12.)
| They've done great to get this far, but I think the road ends in Schenectady. | 43.5% (20 Votes) |
| They'll keep it rolling - Atlantic City here we come! | 19.6% (9 Votes) |
| Once they get past Union, it's clear sailing to the NCAA Regionals. | 4.3% (2 Votes) |
| Oh, why not? Let's shoot high and say the Frozen Four! | 8.7% (4 Votes) |
| I have no idea - I don't know what to expect from this team anymore. | 23.9% (11 Votes) |
Total Votes: 46
Who do you think RPI will face in the first round of the ECAC playoffs? (Posted 02.21.12.)
| Clarkson | 68.9% (51 Votes) |
| Colgate | 6.8% (5 Votes) |
| Dartmouth | 5.4% (4 Votes) |
| Harvard | 9.5% (7 Votes) |
| Quinnipiac | 6.8% (5 Votes) |
| Princeton | 0.0% (0 Votes) |
| St. Lawrence | 0.0% (0 Votes) |
| Yale | 2.7% (2 Votes) |
Total Votes: 74
The Engineers seem to be playing much better lately and have picked up a few ECAC wins. What do you expect from them for the rest of the season? (Posted 01.30.12.)
| Continued improvement and a real shot at home ice in the playoffs. | 22.6% (26 Votes) |
| More ups and downs, a few wins, but still an 11th- or 12th-place finish. | 48.7% (56 Votes) |
| A return to their earlier struggles and a downhill slide. | 8.7% (10 Votes) |
| It doesn't matter - it's too late. | 20.0% (23 Votes) |
Total Votes: 115
Where do you expect the Engineers to finish in the ECAC this season? (Posted 11.03.11.)
| Top four - first round bye! | 4.3% (19 Votes) |
| Middle four - home ice! | 10.6% (47 Votes) |
| Bottom four. | 75.6% (334 Votes) |
| I have no idea...yet. | 9.5% (42 Votes) |
Total Votes: 442
While the Engineers were pretty well trouncing Acadia, we got our first look at the freshman class. Which rookie are you most excited about? (Posted 10.04.11.)
| Luke Curadi | 4.5% (9 Votes) |
| Scott Diebold | 16.4% (33 Votes) |
| Ryan Haggerty | 26.4% (53 Votes) |
| Jacob Laliberte | 21.4% (43 Votes) |
| Curtis Leonard | 7.5% (15 Votes) |
| Mark McGowan | 7.0% (14 Votes) |
| Matt Neal | 6.0% (12 Votes) |
| Zach Schroeder | 10.9% (22 Votes) |
Total Votes: 201
The 2011-2012 season is almost here! How many of RPI's games are you planning to attend? (Posted 09.28.11.)
| All of them! | 22.2% (10 Votes) |
| All of the home games. | 33.3% (15 Votes) |
| Most of the home games. | 13.3% (6 Votes) |
| Just a few. | 31.1% (14 Votes) |
Total Votes: 45
At Senior Night we celebrated the careers of our graduating seniors. Which member of the senior class did you most enjoy watching? (Posted 03.04.11.)
| Bryan Brutlag | 22.7% (97 Votes) |
| John Kennedy | 5.2% (22 Votes) |
| Jeff Foss | 8.4% (36 Votes) |
| Scott Halpern | 4.2% (18 Votes) |
| Tyler Helfrich | 5.2% (22 Votes) |
| Kevin Beauregard | 4.2% (18 Votes) |
| Chase Polacek | 50.1% (214 Votes) |
Total Votes: 427
If RPI succeeds in getting a first-round bye in the ECAC playoffs, who would you most like to face in the second round? (Posted 02.10.11.)
| Cornell | 11.2% (15 Votes) |
| Dartmouth | 17.9% (24 Votes) |
| Princeton | 5.2% (7 Votes) |
| Quinnipiac | 6.7% (9 Votes) |
| Clarkson | 17.2% (23 Votes) |
| I don't care - just bring 'em on! | 41.8% (56 Votes) |
Total Votes: 134
What is your Christmas wish for the Engineers? (Posted 12.27.10.)
| A North Country sweep in February. | 8.9% (20 Votes) |
| A victory against Cornell - at Lynah! | 8.0% (18 Votes) |
| The Hobey Baker award for Chase Polacek. | 16.4% (37 Votes) |
| A first-round bye in the playoffs. | 38.2% (86 Votes) |
| ECAC Goaltender of the Year for Allen York. | 8.0% (18 Votes) |
| A regular season finish higher than Union and Clarkson. | 7.6% (17 Votes) |
| A few really talented new recruits. | 12.9% (29 Votes) |
Total Votes: 225
How has the team's performance so far compared to your pre-season expectations? (Posted 11.15.10.)
| I didn't expect them to do this well - I'm pleasantly surprised! | 60.9% (156 Votes) |
| This is pretty much what I expected. | 28.5% (73 Votes) |
| I thought the Engineers would be doing a bit better than this. | 6.2% (16 Votes) |
| I had no idea what to expect! | 4.3% (11 Votes) |
Total Votes: 256
Chase Polacek and Tyler Helfrich already seem to be on track for high-scoring seasons. Which other returning Engineer do you expect to be a major scoring threat? (Posted 10.19.10.)
| Alex Angers-Goulet | 20.7% (31 Votes) |
| Bryan Brutlag | 17.3% (26 Votes) |
| Patrick Cullen | 8.0% (12 Votes) |
| CJ Lee | 24.0% (36 Votes) |
| Marty O'Grady | 30.0% (45 Votes) |
Total Votes: 150
We got our first look at the new additions to the Engineers at the Cherry and White Scrimmage. Which new player are you most excited about? (Posted 10.04.10.)
| Nick Bailen | 15.8% (16 Votes) |
| Greg Burgdoerfer | 7.9% (8 Votes) |
| Jeremy Coupal | 5.9% (6 Votes) |
| Bo Dolan | 11.9% (12 Votes) |
| Brock Higgs | 11.9% (12 Votes) |
| Pat Koudys | 15.8% (16 Votes) |
| Guy LeBoeuf | 6.9% (7 Votes) |
| Johnny Rogic | 19.8% (20 Votes) |
| Matt Tinordi | 4.0% (4 Votes) |
Total Votes: 101
The Engineers finished tied for fifth in the ECACH last year, moving up six places from the previous season, but lost key underclassmen in Jerry D'Amigo and Brandon Pirri. Where do you expect the Engineers to finish in the ECACH this year? (Posted 09.21.10.)
| 1st through 4th place | 42.6% (43 Votes) |
| 5th through 8th place | 40.6% (41 Votes) |
| 9th through 12th place | 12.9% (13 Votes) |
| I have no idea. | 4.0% (4 Votes) |
Total Votes: 101
Which member of the class of 2010 had the most impressive career at RPI? (Posted 03.10.10.)
| Erik Burgdoerfer | 24.2% (85 Votes) |
| Christian Jensen | 7.1% (25 Votes) |
| Paul Kerins | 47.0% (165 Votes) |
| Peter Merth | 14.2% (50 Votes) |
| Garett Vassel | 7.4% (26 Votes) |
Total Votes: 351
How far will RPI advance in the ECAC playoffs? (Posted 02.20.10.)
| First round | 16.3% (33 Votes) |
| Quarterfinals | 21.3% (43 Votes) |
| Semifinals | 24.3% (49 Votes) |
| Championship game | 10.9% (22 Votes) |
| ECAC championship | 27.2% (55 Votes) |
Total Votes: 202
Which freshman has impressed you the most so far? (Posted 12.10.09.)
| Jerry D'Amigo | 46.1% (298 Votes) |
| Brandon Pirri | 22.6% (146 Votes) |
| CJ Lee | 6.2% (40 Votes) |
| Marty O'Grady | 20.1% (130 Votes) |
| Bryce Merriam | 5.1% (33 Votes) |
Total Votes: 647
With league play about to start, how do you think RPI's season has started off? (Posted 11.04.09.)
| Better than I expected | 57.9% (202 Votes) |
| About what I expected | 23.2% (81 Votes) |
| Worse than I expected | 8.9% (31 Votes) |
| Too soon to say | 10.0% (35 Votes) |
Total Votes: 349
The ECAC coaches predicted RPI would finish eighth this year, while the media picked the Engineers tenth. What's your pick? (Posted 09.30.09.)
| 1st | 12.5% (44 Votes) |
| 2nd | 2.3% (8 Votes) |
| 3rd | 4.5% (16 Votes) |
| 4th | 11.3% (40 Votes) |
| 5th | 13.0% (46 Votes) |
| 6th | 20.4% (72 Votes) |
| 7th | 8.5% (30 Votes) |
| 8th | 4.5% (16 Votes) |
| 9th | 4.0% (14 Votes) |
| 10th | 3.4% (12 Votes) |
| 11th | 2.5% (9 Votes) |
| 12th | 7.6% (27 Votes) |
| No clue | 5.4% (19 Votes) |
Total Votes: 353
Which member of the 2008–09 senior class had the most impressive career at RPI? (Posted 07.01.09.)
| Matt Angers-Goulet | 23.8% (72 Votes) |
| Kurt Colling | 25.2% (76 Votes) |
| Seth Klerer | 4.0% (12 Votes) |
| Mathias Lange | 34.4% (104 Votes) |
| Andrei Uryadov | 12.6% (38 Votes) |
Total Votes: 302
Who will be the first RPI player or recruit chosen in the 2009 NHL entry draft? (Posted 05.20.09.)
| Jerry D'Amigo | 51.3% (79 Votes) |
| Brandon Pirri | 31.2% (48 Votes) |
| Someone else | 5.2% (8 Votes) |
| No RPI player or recuirt will be drafted | 12.3% (19 Votes) |
Total Votes: 154
Trivia question: RPI played Harvard twice in a row this season — in Cambridge on November 4 and at home on November 7. When was the last time the Engineers played back-to-back regular season ECAC games against an opponent other than Union? (Posted 12.10.08.)
| 2006 | 14.2% (57 Votes) |
| 2004 | 24.4% (98 Votes) |
| 2002 | 41.5% (167 Votes) |
| 2000 | 19.9% (80 Votes) |
Total Guesses: 402
Answer: RPI travelled to Dartmouth on Saturday, January 26, 2002, and hosted the Big Green the next Friday, February 1.
How do you think RPI will fare in the ECAC this year? (Posted 11.05.08.)
| Much improved - in the top six | 10.1% (31 Votes) |
| A little better - 7-9 | 24.5% (75 Votes) |
| About the same - 10-12 | 54.2% (166 Votes) |
| I have no idea | 11.1% (34 Votes) |
Total Votes: 306
Which freshman are you most excited about so far? (Posted 10.22.08.)
| Mike Bergin | 6.5% (14 Votes) |
| Josh Rabbani | 34.3% (74 Votes) |
| Justin Smith | 1.4% (3 Votes) |
| Alex Angers-Goulet | 17.1% (37 Votes) |
| Patrick Cullen | 10.2% (22 Votes) |
| Allen York | 18.5% (40 Votes) |
| Jordan Watts | 6.0% (13 Votes) |
| Joe Harkenrider | 3.2% (7 Votes) |
| Christian Morissette | 2.8% (6 Votes) |
Total Votes: 216
How many RPI games will you attend this year? (Posted 10.08.08.)
| None | 13.4% (18 Votes) |
| 5 or less | 23.9% (32 Votes) |
| 6-10 | 8.2% (11 Votes) |
| 11-15 | 10.4% (14 Votes) |
| 16-20 | 14.9% (20 Votes) |
| More than 20 | 10.4% (14 Votes) |
| All of them! | 18.7% (25 Votes) |
Total Votes: 134
Which member of this year's senior class had the most impressive career at RPI? (Posted 02.21.08.)
| Jordan Alford | 17.0% (130 Votes) |
| Jake Morissette | 28.1% (215 Votes) |
| Jonathan Ornelas | 24.1% (184 Votes) |
| Andrew Lord | 9.9% (76 Votes) |
| Dan Peace | 2.2% (17 Votes) |
| Tyler Eaves | 3.8% (29 Votes) |
| Will Neubert | 14.8% (113 Votes) |
Total Votes: 764
How would you rate RPI's performance so far this season? (Posted 01.03.08.)
| Better than I expected | 9.4% (38 Votes) |
| About what I expected | 23.1% (93 Votes) |
| Worse than I expected | 48.6% (196 Votes) |
| I don't know what to expect any more | 18.9% (76 Votes) |
Total Votes: 403
Who will win the Lightning Classic in Tampa? (Posted 12.19.07.)
| Colorado College | 32.6% (62 Votes) |
| Notre Dame | 20.5% (39 Votes) |
| RPI | 38.9% (74 Votes) |
| UMass Amherst | 4.2% (8 Votes) |
| I don't even know what you're talking about | 3.7% (7 Votes) |
Total Votes: 190
Trivia question: In how many seasons did Daren Puppa have the lowest goals against average at RPI? (Posted 12.06.07.)
| Zero | 13.9% (14 Votes) |
| One | 16.8% (17 Votes) |
| Two | 43.6% (44 Votes) |
| Three | 13.9% (14 Votes) |
| Four | 11.9% (12 Votes) |
Total Guesses: 101
Answer: In both of the seasons that Puppa played for the Engineers, Brian Jopling posted a lower GAA.
Who will win this year's Holiday Tournament? (Posted 11.14.07.)
| Alabama-Huntsville | 2.7% (7 Votes) |
| American International | 3.1% (8 Votes) |
| Notre Dame | 31.0% (80 Votes) |
| RPI | 56.2% (145 Votes) |
| If I told you, I'd have to kill you | 7.0% (18 Votes) |
Total Votes: 258
Which freshman are you most excited about so far? (Posted 10.28.07.)
| Kevin Beauregard | 4.7% (12 Votes) |
| Bryan Brutlag | 10.3% (26 Votes) |
| Ben Contini | 6.7% (17 Votes) |
| Jeff Foss | 14.2% (36 Votes) |
| Scott Halpern | 5.9% (15 Votes) |
| Tyler Helfrich | 27.7% (70 Votes) |
| John Kennedy | 10.3% (26 Votes) |
| Joel Malchuk | 6.7% (17 Votes) |
| Chase Polacek | 13.4% (34 Votes) |
Total Votes: 253
Who will win the Governor's Cup tournament on October 26 & 27? (Posted 10.21.07.)
| Colgate | 7.8% (10 Votes) |
| RPI | 78.3% (101 Votes) |
| St. Lawrence | 10.9% (14 Votes) |
| Union | 1.6% (2 Votes) |
| Win the what now? | 1.6% (2 Votes) |
Total Votes: 129
Trivia question: Which current RPI hockey player attended high school in Troy? (Posted 10.14.07.)
| Erik Burgdoerfer | 5.8% (6 Votes) |
| Tyler Eaves | 34.0% (35 Votes) |
| John Kennedy | 19.4% (20 Votes) |
| Will Neubert | 40.8% (42 Votes) |
Total Guesses: 103
Answer: Will Neubert attended Troy Senior High School in Troy, Ohio.
How do you think RPI will do in the Icebreaker tournament in Minnesota? (Posted 10.05.07.)
| Win it all! | 14.7% (34 Votes) |
| Beat Minnesota in the semifinal, but lose the championship game | 12.9% (30 Votes) |
| Lose the first game, but beat BC or Michigan in the consolation game | 15.1% (35 Votes) |
| Lose both games | 44.4% (103 Votes) |
| Your guess is as good as mine... | 12.9% (30 Votes) |
Total Votes: 232
RPI finished the 2006–07 season in ninth place. How do you think the Engineers will fare in 2007–08? (Posted 09.09.07.)
| Much better — in the top four | 25.8% (61 Votes) |
| Somewhat improved — fifth through seventh | 54.7% (129 Votes) |
| About the same — eighth through tenth | 11.0% (26 Votes) |
| Worse — eleventh or twelfth | 3.0% (7 Votes) |
| I have no idea | 5.5% (13 Votes) |
Total Votes: 236
Would you like to see an RSS feed for rpihockey.net? (Posted 07.20.07.)
| Yes | 41.8% (56 Votes) |
| No | 1.5% (2 Votes) |
| What's RSS? | 56.7% (76 Votes) |
Total Votes: 134