Word: defenseman
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...maximal work output decreases--Harvard's hockey players are no longer able to perform as well, skate as fast or hit as hard. Thirdly, the player's ability to determine time intervals (i.e. the time from when he hears the slap of the puck off the stick of his defenseman to when he expects it to be at his skates) is distinctly affected at these carbon monoxide levels, due to central nervous system oxygen deprivation...
...added another late in the first, but not until after Dave Bell scored a powerplay goal and Kevin Carr had twined one for Harvard to prevent a runaway. The latter goal marked the first varsity point for freshman defenseman Franco Skalamandre, who assisted on the play...
Trainor cites a key difference between high school- and college-level hockey in that "There's not as much time to think, especially for a defenseman. They capitalize on your every mistake...
Trainor, although injured, is a classic example of the improvement Hughes talks about. The husky defenseman has provided further stability to the Crimson backliners, and cites an additional benefit of the freshman eligibility rule. "It's a great chance to get to know the upperclassmen. You're making friends and improving at the same time...
Perhaps Mr. Stedman hit upon the problem without realizing it. Even if Section 18 did win the Stedman seal of approval, would that excuse the behavior of "the politely applauding Hahvahd alums, parents and administrators?" How many of these fans voice their disgust at a penalty to a Harvard defenseman? How many join in singing a chorus of "Yo-Ho" (how many even know the words)? How many cannot even muster up enough enthusiasm to yell "Go Harvard!"? Despite numerous efforts by the band at the Cornell game to enlist the cheering support of the Harvard fans, many seemed incapable...