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Harvard Crimson 2016-2017

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4faz said:
In 1988-89, there was so much to worry about, the team had so much baggage. Despite their '80s near-dynasty, they had won exactly one tournament since the '81 Beanpot if I'm not mistaken: The ECACs in 1987. The Boston Gardan was Harvard's house of horrors. They couldn't win big games; couldn't even get to the Beanpot. First loss at Yale. Red flag. Another house of horrors. Would they fail to get over the same humps again? Then they won the Beanpot. Ok, this year might be different: Then UVM. The Garden again. Ugh! De ja vu. And who really knew how good they were? The ECAC was relatively weak at the time.
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They won the ECAC tournament in '83. Beat Providence in the final 4-1. They went to the national championship game against Chris Chelios and the Badgers and lost unfortunately but went farther than any of us thought they would at the time. That season put us on the national map. The series against Michigan State at Bright was the loudest I have ever heard the rink. Bar none. Derek Bok agreed. He was there.

2016-2017 was a model of consistency and reliability. Their unbeaten and winning streaks were longer than 1988-89's. They hit 6 out of 7 of their milestones: Beanpot, Clearly Cup, Ivy League, ECACs, first NCAA win since 1994, Harvard's first 4-team regional ever. The lack of experience in big games didn't stop them.
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True but the '89 national championship team lost only three games. And we beat Minnesota in their barn for the crown. That is saying something. That team was loaded with six or seven NHL draft picks and others who could have played in the NHL.

You can't argue with a national championship, and why would you? Ultimately, that takes the cake. All the more significant because they finally slayed their demons But this year? An absolute joy. What a year, and what a three-year stretch for Harvard hockey. This program was dysfunctional for nearly two decades - not gelling till the end of seasons (sometimes), losing records, underperforming and underdeveloping their overall talent. It was maddening. The program now seems as solid now as it's every been. Harvard was the unequivocal Beast of the East. It's been a long and wayward journey back. Amen to that. Thank you team for an amazing season!
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No question this season was a treat and a half. The first two lines were something to watch. Marino and Fox gave us a glimpse of a tremendous future at Bright-Landry. And Ryan Donato keeps growing into a man child who refuses to back down. His playoff performance was special.
 
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Wahlstrom and the U.S. team won the gold medal. He finished with 4 goals - 2 2-goal games.

He also delivered a big hit in the gold medal game that cost him 2 and 10 even though in the NCAA it would likely not have been a call. Impressive since he was the youngest player but he certainly more than held his own physically.
 
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Henry Thrun, Marshall Warren, and Sean Farrell make the USNDT. Farinacci was only Harvard recruit invited who did not make team.
 
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bothman said:
Henry Thrun, Marshall Warren, and Sean Farrell make the USNDT. Farinacci was only Harvard recruit invited who did not make team.
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Surprised because I heard a very bullish opinion on Farinacci a few years ago, but then again he'll be fine ONLY playing for Shattucks.
 
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The second line have all signed with NHL teams or their AHL affiliates. Tyler Moy to Nashville, Sean Malone to Buffalo and Luke Esposito to Grand Rapids which I am assuming is Detroit's farm team? That would reunite Luke with Kyle Criscuolo.

Strange that Alexander Kerfoot wasn't on the list of seniors to sign and that leads one to wonder if he is going to play it out like Vesey and try and get an offer from maybe the Canucks? To be closer to home.
 
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The Friends of Harvard Hockey are hosting another get together with Ted Donato and Katey Stone on the Friday after Commencement (May 26th). The event takes place at Dillon Field House at 3:30pm. If you are an alum and are in the area, it will be a good chance to stop in and hear Teddy's thoughts about the season. Also Angela Ruggiero, who starred for the Crimson from '99 to 2004, will be in attendance. She's always engaging and loves talking hockey.
 
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Skate79 said:
The Friends of Harvard Hockey are hosting another get together with Ted Donato and Katey Stone on the Friday after Commencement (May 26th). The event takes place at Dillon Field House at 3:30pm. If you are an alum and are in the area, it will be a good chance to stop in and hear Teddy's thoughts about the season. Also Angela Ruggiero, who starred for the Crimson from '99 to 2004, will be in attendance. She's always engaging and loves talking hockey.
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I know this was in the email but if you are going there is also a music festival happening at the athletic complex so be prepared for that and the lack of parking.
 
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Harvard has 2 @ Minny next year in November! Nothing like getting battle tested early.
 
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bothman said:
Harvard has 2 @ Minny next year in November! Nothing like getting battle tested early.
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We will also be in the Catamount Cup with UMass-Lowell, Vermont, and SLU.

That leaves 1 non-conference game besides the Beanpot - interesting if we'll go with a higher end (BC/Northeastern) or a lower end game (cough Bentley cough).
 
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alslammerz said:
We will also be in the Catamount Cup with UMass-Lowell, Vermont, and SLU.

That leaves 1 non-conference game besides the Beanpot - interesting if we'll go with a higher end (BC/Northeastern) or a lower end game (cough Bentley cough).
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have to confess; mookie has never, ever seen these 2 in the same sentence combined as such.... :)
 
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mookie1995 said:
have to confess; mookie has never, ever seen these 2 in the same sentence combined as such.... :)
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By higher end I meant Hockey East and we know it'll be either BC or Northeastern. There's very little chance (I'd think) that we use the remaining NC game on a non-Beanpot Hockey East opponent (and it also won't be BU because their schedule is out.)

And compared to Bentley...
 
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Game0n said:
Any word on if Harvard will play at Madison Square Garden next season?
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Considering they only have 1 non-conference game unknown, I wouldn't bet on it. I guess theoretically they could give up a home game to play at MSG but considering their record there I almost hope not.
 
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alslammerz said:
I know this was in the email but if you are going there is also a music festival happening at the athletic complex so be prepared for that and the lack of parking.
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Way ahead of you. I'm planning to use public transportation. It's the start of Memorial Day weekend so I don't want to be on the roads at all on a Friday afternoon before the start of a holiday weekend.
 
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bothman said:
Harvard has 2 @ Minny next year in November! Nothing like getting battle tested early.
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Has next year's schedule been posted anywhere? Don't see it on go crimson.com. Looks like out of conference will be challenging.

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe in his Sunday notes column is already pegging Ryan Donato for Olympic duty next year. He says to expect Ryan to miss the month of February. We will probably get him back for the first round of the ECACs. Tough to lose him at that juncture of the season but it will be a great experience for him.
 
Skate79 said:
Has next year's schedule been posted anywhere? Don't see it on go crimson.com. Looks like out of conference will be challenging.

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe in his Sunday notes column is already pegging Ryan Donato for Olympic duty next year. He says to expect Ryan to miss the month of February. We will probably get him back for the first round of the ECACs. Tough to lose him at that juncture of the season but it will be a great experience for him.
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Bringing me back to 80's and Olympic year hardship. Brutal!

Harvard also plays Lowell, BC and Vermont...,
 
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