SCHENECTADY -- Junior winger Tyler Helfrich, a top-liner most of his Rensselaer Polytechnic career, was a healthy scratch for tonight's crucial game at Union.
Helfrich was ill during the week but was ready to go tonight and RPI head coach Seth Appert made it clear that Helfrich was a "healthy scratch.
"We need him to be better," said Appert, who was displeased with Helfrich's play last weekend at Quinnipiac and Princeton.
"And I know he can be better," Appert added.
Helfrich, who has four goals, 10 assists this season, was replaced at left wing on Paul Kerins' third line by sophomore Josh Rabbani (2-3-5).