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Botterill, the leading scorer in the ECAC and arguably the best player in women's hockey this season, made sure the Big Green would not stroll out of Bright Hockey Center with another victory.
With the score tied at 2-2 late in the third, Botterill took a pass from senior forward Tammy Shewchuk and broke loose down the middle.
There was only wide-open ice between Botterill and Dartmouth goaltender Amy Ferguson. Botterill approached at full steam, closing the gap between her and the net in a split second. Harvard fans knew it was over, and Dartmouth fans hoped for a miracle.
Botterill, in true Patty-Kazmaier- Award-nominee form, shot the puck high over Ferguson's right shoulder and into the top of the net, a tremendous shot that was needed to beat a goalie playing a tremendous game. Harvard had the 3-2 lead, and, eventually, the win.
"I think that particularly on the third period we were on Botterill pretty tight," said Dartmouth coach Judy Oberting. "But she got loose, and she had a great look at the net, and when she has a great look at the net, she is more than likely going to hit...