Dave Aiello wrote, "Before I decided to create the Alumni News section of the RCNJ Web Site, I was looking for a place to put this story, but I couldn't find a place that made sense."

The National Hockey League reported, "Washington Capitals center Adam Oates has been named NHL
Player of the Week for the period of Monday, Dec. 18 through Saturday, Dec. 23.
Oates led the week in scoring with nine points (one goal, eight assists) in four
games to help the Capitals improve their record to 15-12-7-1 in 35 games, first
place in the Southeast Division."

Adam Oates played at Rensselaer from 1982 to 1985, and holds the career record for most assists.