Word: icemen
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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WHEN the Michigan State University icemen roll into Bright Hockey Center tonight, Harvard fans will see a few interesting matchups...
...story of Olson's college hockey career is in many ways the story of the Harvard hockey team's a cent to the top of the ECAC. When the 5-ft., 8-in., 170-lb. defenseman arrived in Cambridge from Minnetonka, Minn., the icemen had no home area. Watson Rink was being converted into the Bright Hockey Center, so the squad had to find open Boston-area rinks to practice in, and used the Boston University facility for its "home" games. It was far from an ideal setup, and the victories came few and far between...
...ensuing ECAC playoff berth. After a 2-0 quarterfinal triumph over Boston College, and a 7-1 victory over powerful Clarkson at the Garden, Harvard found itself in the final for the first time in seven years. But Northeastern made sure that was as far as the icemen would get, as the Huskies won the final, 5-2, and took home the trophy. It was Cleary's third trip to the ECAC finals and his third time as runner...
...Crimson's ascension has delighted every fan familiar with the walk across the Charles to Bright Hockey Center. Particularly, the icemen's play on the way to their first ECAC crown since 1971--from the stick handling of Fusco brothers Scott and All-American Mark to the game-saving shot blocking of freshman goalie Grant Blair and checking of Saturday night's MVP Mitch Olson--has provided heavenly diversion for even the most neophyte of spectators...
...icemen's 4-1 win over Providence has clinched home ice for the first round of the NCAA tournament that will determine the best collegiate squad in the nation. The chance to witness what may be the first steps in Harvard's run to that title should create a rush to buy tickets rivaled only by the evacuation at Dunkirk. We urge Athletic Director John P. Reardon '60 to be prepared and to respond with a uniform policy for ticket distribution...