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...When Stone arrived at Harvard in 1994 after coaching at various prep schools, she quickly worked to convert what had been a mediocre program into a powerhouse. After finishing under .500 three seasons in a row, the Crimson executed a stunning turnaround in the 1998-99 campaign, cruising to a 31-1-0 record and the AWCHA championship. Since then, Harvard has consistently been among the top teams in the nation, appearing in seven NCAA tournaments and winning five ECAC titles...
...Stone’s accomplishments are the result of an intuitive knowledge of hockey and, more importantly, of hockey players. An All-ECAC skater in her college days at New Hampshire, Stone understands the challenges and rigors that her athletes face and has developed individual relationships with each of the Crimson players aimed at maximizing their growth...
...Stone also refrains from resting on her laurels and allowing experience to discourage innovation. She is willing to take risks and change course when certain strategies seem to leave Harvard stagnant. While the Crimson dominated nearly all of its competition last season, during those seven minutes against Wisconsin, Harvard seemed overwhelmed by the Badgers’ speed and was unable to adjust to the pace of the game until it was too late...
...Stone indicates that this year’s Crimson will be a quicker group prepared to “take a few more chances” and play a more aggressive brand of hockey...
...Stone’s knack for exploiting her players’ best qualities and adapting to changing circumstances has not gone unnoticed. Along with being active and highly respected in the college coaching community, Stone is one of three coaches–the other two being Wisconsin’s Mark Johnson and Ohio State’s Jackie Barto–under consideration to head the U.S. National Team at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver...