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...course, it is part of Beanpot legend that the expected will be damned when the puck hits the ice on the first Monday night in February at the Boston Garden. And for the last two seasons (Northeastern in '80 and Harvard last year), the underdog has had the 'Pot in its lap when all was said and done. But if you're expecting it to happen for the third time in a row, watch out. Remember, the expected be damned...
Eight-time Beanpot champion Harvard (5-7-1 ECAC, 5-9-1 overall), despite its recent slide under 500 and an extended schedule which left the team with only two practices to prepare for tonight's game, could conceivably turn in a repeat performance. The team started out 5-3-1 in ECAC play but then suffered its annual January thaw, dropping four straight conference games, including a 4.3 loss to B.C. at home before breaking for exams two weeks ago. Last year, the team dragged a seven-game ECAC losing streak into the tournament and proceeded to knock North...
...other freshman. Scott Fusco (7-7-14), brother of Mark, who should be flanked by sophomore Tony Visone (5-2-7) and junior Greg Britz (6-9-15). Others who will play include centers Phil Falcone and Bill Larson--who had the game-winner in last year's Beanpot final--and wingers Jay North. Jim Turner and Scott Powers...
...then there is netminder Wade Lau, whom Parker calls "the backbone of the Harvard defense." In addition to being the defending Beanpot MVP Lau, a senior, is so far enjoying his finest season in Harvard uniform turning in a 3.83 goals-against average and an 88-per-cent save percentage. In a tournament where a hot goalie can prove the difference between first and last place, Lau is as likely as any to snuff out the opposing offense's fire...
...Beanpot, the expected will be damned...