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It seemed natural that Ruggiero would ultimately follow suit, but she initially remained committed to Harvard hockey. She was elected tri-captain of the 2000-01 team along with Botterill and senior forward Angie Francisco.
"I had been talking to her all summer," Botterill said. "She was still trying to decide in August."
"It was definitely emotional- but we're all supportive of her decision," said Botterill, who was also Ruggiero's roommate last year. "She's a great person, friend, and teammate."
In the 2000 final at Mississauga, Ontario, the United States blew a 2-0 third period lead and fell 3-2 in overtime [with Botterill assisting on the first Canadian goal]. Finland also had its most competitive tournament ever, coming within a goal of both the Canadians and the Americans...
The existence of the senior league means the Canadians do not have to centralize as early as the Americans. That has allowed collegiate national team players, like Botterill and Harvard teammate Tammy Shewchuk, to stay in school for the vast majority of this year.