Word: icewomen
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...Crimson team that came out in the first period did indeed look much improved over the squad that dropped its season opener at B.U., 4-0, last Tuesday. The icewomen and the Terriers were even in shots on goal after the opening stanza at eight apiece, and both teams had seen some good scoring opportunities...
...week earlier, the Crimson had upset a surprised Boston University squad, deftly battling its way to a 5-3 win and the second spot in the annual women's Beanpot tournament. While the Yale game typified the frustration the icewomen experienced all season--an unsynchronized offense, timid backchecking, and hesitation in front of the net--the B.U. game showed that individual talent could coalesce to overwhelm Harvard's opponents when the squad mustered up a bit of confidence...
During its disappointing third year, the Crimson played poorly in only a handful of games. If victories were determined by smooth skating, fine individual skills and tight defensive play, the icewomen might have ended...
Failure to synchronize on scoring opportunities hindered the Harvard effort. The icewomen would work the puck into a corner and pass it beautifully in front of the cage--only to watch it glide across the ice because no one had been ready...
...highlight of a less-than-shining season came at the very end when the Crimson upset a heavily favored Boston University team, 5-3, to work its way into the finals of the second annual Women's Beanpot tournament. The icewomen's valiant fight against nationally-ranked Northeastern University and its second-place finish overshadowed a final 7-1 loss...