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...because it's the youngest team in Crimson history--"Oh gosh yes, no doubt about it," says Cleary. As many as ten freshmen will be on the squad when the season starts November 20 against Northeastern, led by a core of returning sophomores and juniors. The familiar names are gone, names like the Hughes Corporation (George and Jackie), Gino Purdy, captain Jim Cochrane. Only three seniors remain...
...familiar problem--defense--may plague the Crimson. With standout blueliner Jackie Hughes off trying to land a spot with the touring U.S. Olympic troupe and sophomore Mitch Olsen out on ac pro, inexperience will hamper attempts at a fast start. Mere freshmen--Scott Sangster and Mark Fusco--join juniors Carter and Bobby Fowkes to form the top two pairings: and although the first-year men look impressive in practice, they're not Hughes and Olsen--not yet, anyway...
...front, however, the vision may be bright enough to blot out last year's surreal horror show of missed shots, fanned shots and no shots. Six--count 'em--six freshmen will grace the four-line offense ("We went with three lines in the past because the depth wasn't there"--Cleary), and the rookies are supposed to be slick, speedy, and most important, goal-hungry. The new names--Greg Britz, Rob Burns, David Connors, Greg Olson (Mitch's brother), Neil Sheehy (brother of the NHLer), Jim Turner--join old names like Burke, Mike Watson, Tom Murray and Bob McDonald...
These big up-front puck artists also lack experience, but the feeling is that a competitive start and no early blow-outs will lead to continued improvement by the obviously-talented forwards. "We're relying on freshmen, and it's a big jump for them," says Cleary "The question is how fast they can make that jump...
Thomas A. Dingman '67, assistant dean for the House system, said yesterday allowing freshmen unrestricted use of the facility would be a great drawing card for the house lottery...