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Smith--who said she transferred to Harvard mostly for academic reasons--has demonstrated her versatility this season by switching from forward to defenseman in place of the injured Melissa Milbert. Her strong forechecking and ability to handle the puck from the point has earned her a spot on the first defensive line alongside freshman standout Angela Ruggiero. She said her experience as a forward has helped her become a better defenseman because she can anticipate what the offense will...
Most players do not let an inability to compete obstruct their team spirit. When sidelined by injury, many choose to continue working with their team in another capacity. Megdanis has attended meets as a scorekeeper, while Milbert has been at the aid of teammates, retrieving water and equipment...
...Milbert, who once played six weeks of hockeywith a broken wrist, credits encouraging teammatesfor helping her overcome past injuries. Takingtime off is difficult given her experience inovercoming injury, but necessary...
...really difficult to leave considering myteammates are so supportive," Milbert says...
...many injured athletes, initial pain anddisappointment usually gives way to optimism andresolve. The road to recovery for Milbert will belong and strenuous, but its bumps are at leastfamiliar. She is already anticipating long hoursin the training room, but at the end of it allpictures herself lacing up her skates sometimeearly next year...