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St. Norbert-Wisconsin-Superior: Battle Of The West

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St. Norbert and Wisconsin-Superior meet for the sixth and seventh times this season in the NCAA quarterfinals. Chris Lerch looks at some of the controversy surrounding the series that will produce the West Region’s lone Frozen Four member.

Mile-High Club

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After speculation surrounding the future of coach George Gwozdecky threatened to put a damper on Denver’s great season, the school signed him to a contact extension. The Pioneers are now focused on the big prizes: The WCHA and NCAA tournament.

Everybody’s All-American

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Less than three years ago, surgeons at Strong Memorial Hospital weren’t sure Jerry Galway would ever be able to play hockey again. The All-American defenseman from RIT returned, though, and might be better than ever as he looks toward the Division III playoffs. Ed Trefzger recounts Galway’s triumphs on and off the ice.

Stars And (Zebra) Stripes

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Anonymous except when he’s being lambasted by player, coach or fan, the referee’s job might seem like a thankless one. Don’t try telling that to Hockey East and ECAC official Scott Hansen, whose Olympic moment is underway in Salt Lake City. Jim Connelly reports.

The Unkindest Cut

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This was supposed to be the year of the underdog. With four Beanpot titles in the 1980s – none before, none since – Northeastern was poised at the edge of a come-from-behind victory in yesterday’s championship game. It seemed like the destiny, like the movies. But as Dave Hendrickson tells us, some things are too good to be true.

Beanpot: The Origins

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Eleven years ago, Boston Herald reporter John Connolly sat down with the late Northeastern athletic director Herb Gallagher to discuss the formation of the Beanpot.

Making It Look Easy

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Goaltenders Matt Underhill and David LeNeveu have complemented each other all season, helping Cornell rise to the top of the ECAC. Scott Weighart gets the skinny on the netminding duo with the effortless teamwork.

Like Father, Like Son

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Keni Gibson may have backstopped Northeastern to the Beanpot title game just Monday, but the Gibson family’s Boston hockey roots run deep indeed. Dave Hendrickson traces the goaltender’s glove from one generation to the next.

Sur la Route des Jeux Olympiques

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At the Olympics, hockey’s collegians have given way as NHLers take over many rosters. Not so UMass-Lowell’s trio of Baptiste Amar, Yorick Treille and Laurent Meunier, who will represent France in Salt Lake City. Dave Hendrickson reports.

By Example

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He doesn’t offer motivational speeches. He’s not a shouter. What he is, however, is UMass’ leading scorer and the glue of its on-ice effort. USCHO.com’s Matthew F. Sacco gets the inside scoop on Tim Turner.