Just going to post this and not say another word. If you clearly look at the components of what makes a great player and their leadership abilities, no player or players in the last decade of women's college hockey could have gone to a struggling program and done what the Lamoureux twins did. There are plenty of great players out there that but none in my opinion who possess the abilities they have both as players, leaders, and people.
As far as looking at the awards and how they are voted on, the integrity of the process is so poor. It is obvious that grudges are still held against the Lamoureuxs by both players and coaches. How two players who have dominated the women's college game like they have to not both be Top Ten for Patty Kaz and Both not be 1st team all league players is absolute BS. When you see two players who are clearly the best players (wait for the olympics when all the chips are down and who will lead the US) not be recognized appropriately, it takes the honor from those who do receive it. Just look at the numbers, the Lamoureuxs are 1 and 2 in WCHA scoring and they did it on a team where they had to battle and claw for every win. Now that is saying something. Anyone worth their salt in hockey and involved in the process cannot honestly look in the mirror and feel satisfied.
Congrats to all those who received their recognition and those who will receive it. I'm stepping off my soapbox to never return. Just wanted to make it clear to all those who think they know hockey. There is so much more to a player than someone who is good on a great team. Great players are great no matter where they go and no matter who they play with. They elevate the level of those around them. Don't think you can argue (based on stats alone and wins and all that) that any player in the last decade year-in and year-out even matches up to the Lamoureuxs.
GO SIOUX
