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Learning The Ropes

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Courtney Olson didn’t expect to end up playing college hockey. Then again, the Clarkson freshman probably didn’t anticipate roping cattle in Alberta, either. Mike Scandura reports.

Earning Their Stripes

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Princeton wasn’t among the favorites when the ECAC Hockey season started, but Guy Gadowsky’s Tigers have proved the pundits wrong. Elliot Olshansky reports.

Ready From The Start

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When the season began, Colorado College head coach Scott Owens may not have known what he had in Richard Bachman. Now, Bachman has left no doubt he was ready all along. Candace Horgan reports.

Red And Big Blue

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Friday night, Red Berenson coaches his 1,000th game at Michigan — fittingly against archrival Michigan State. Dave Starman takes a look at the man who has become synonymous with Wolverine hockey.

Not One For The Numbers

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When the Boston College Eagles score, they win. It’s a simple enough formula, but the Harvard Crimson tested it Monday night. Dave Hendrickson reports.

Road Trip

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Road trip! It was a whirlwind tour of the Midwest for Matthew Semisch, who packed some sightseeing, train travel, two and a half hockey games and a whole lot of sitting around in airports into the voyage.

Puck Dreams

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A chance meeting between a young Caitlin Cahow and the sport of hockey led to big things, including a berth in the Olympics and a Harvard co-captaincy. Mike Scandura reports.

A Sign Of The Apocalypse?

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Death, taxes, and Boston University in the Beanpot final — three seemingly-inevitable truths. But on Monday night, Boston College set history on its ear, leaving the Terriers in an unfamiliar position, Dave Hendrickson finds.

Roll Reversal

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Thanks to a flying start against Northeastern, Harvard overcame recent history to earn a shot at its first Beanpot title in 15 years. Scott Weighart reports.

Beanpot Notebook

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Harvard starts fast and hangs on, Boston College gets a pregame boost, and video replay takes a hand in Monday’s Beanpot semifinals. Lee Urton reports.

For The Love Of The Save

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Call Jean-Philippe “Phil” Lamoureux whatever you want — you might also have to call him North Dakota’s MVP. Patrick C. Miller finds the Fighting Sioux goaltender up to the task of backstopping UND victories, as usual.

Ahead Of Schedule

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Big things were expected of Mercyhurst’s Meghan Agosta, but the sophomore has risen to a still-unexpected level in just her second year of college. Terese Karmel reports.

Shielded From Harm

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The full face mask is one of the college game’s most visible trademarks, but not everyone is a fan. Although most studies support the safety value of the full shield, concerns — and varying preferences — remain, Candace Horgan finds.

Perfectly Unnoticed

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In a few short years, St. Anselm has become a power in the ECAC East — but the Hawks may never know the thrill of playing for postseason glory thanks to NCAA rules. Derek Dunning reports.

Pacing The Parade

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Clarkson is back in the national spotlight, and few players are more responsible than senior Steve Zalewski for the Golden Knights’ return to prominence. Roman J. Uschak reports.

Trotter At Full Speed

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Brock Trotter lost nearly his entire freshman season to injury, but the star forward is back and as good as ever. Candace Horgan chases down the Pioneers’ high-octane threat.

Keeping It Going

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The Boston College Eagles went to the Women’s Frozen Four last season and then went through a tumultuous offseason. But the 2007-2008 season has shown that the Eagles are keeping the train rolling on the track. As the second half of the season starts, the Eagles are ready to get back to the Frozen Four and look for a National Championship. Candace Horgan reports on the ladies of Boston College.

The Kid Who Couldn’t Take A Hint

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Would you keep trying to make a team as a walk-on? You tried it as a freshman and didn’t make the team. So you didn’t play for three years. But then you try to make the team as a walk-on as a senior? Such is the journey of Nolan Boike at the University of Maine. Dave Hendrickson tells us his story.