Glory Days

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The MAAC need no longer defend its right to an NCAA auto-bid — not after Mercyhurst’s down-to-the-wire performance against Michigan last year. The Lakers return a strong team, but Iona will be there as well. And what about perennial contender Quinnipiac?

It’s Anyone’s Race (Again)

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If the ECAC were a racehorse, it would give bettors fits. With two-time playoff champion St. Lawrence perhaps due for a down year, rising programs like Harvard and Dartmouth are poised to take the crown. But don’t count out hard-charging Cornell, or perennial favorite Clarkson. Becky Blaeser and Jayson Moy round up the season.

2001-02 Union Season Preview

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Early last season, Union looked like the darkhorse of the decade with its 6-1-2 start. The Skating Dutchmen couldn’t come close to keeping up that pace, but head coach Kevin Sneddon has goaltender Brandon Snee … and rising expectations.

2001-02 Yale Season Preview

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No one player is likely to replace Jeff Hamilton for Yale, so the Bulldogs will ask at least two — captain Luke Earl and powerful Nick Deschenes — to pick up the slack. A solid defense will also be critical for Tim Taylor’s squad.

McLeod Awarded Contract Extension

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Bruce McLeod was awarded a new contract by the WCHA that will keep him on as commissioner through at least 2006. McLeod, the former athletic director at Minnesota-Duluth has been at the helm for eight seasons.