University of Missouri - Savitar Yearbook (Columbia, MO)

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Although the Godfrey, Ill. native finished with only nine goals, his tenacity and dedication made him a team and fan favorite. Speaking of fan favorites, no review of the Mizzou season would be complete Without a mention of Doug Schwandt and Chase McKeague. Schwandt, who's been playing since age eight, led all defensemen with 21 goals. Along with roommate Dave Rapoff on the backline, the tandem totaled 40 goals from their defensive spots. . When the momentum seemed to shift to the opposition, all Nickel had to do was send out his l'kamikaze pilot, McKeague. Not afraid to muck it up in the corners, McKeague potted 12 goals skating on left wing. Jan. 27 saw a record 1,003 fans file into the Ice Chalet to watch Mizzou defeat Iowa State. the team compiled a fine 12-5-1 home record. Perhaps the highlight of the season was the Feb. 17-18 road trip to Iowa State. Defenseman Schwandt provided the winning goal both games. The sec- ond game went into overtime, and the Cyclones seem to have become the Tigers' biggest rivals. The team has made tremendous strides in three years, with an overall 59-34-4 record. To build on that, next season will see 22 of 24 players return. The memories still linger. Those big Friday night crowds with Bud on tap. Nee's acrobatics in goal. Schwandt's slap- shot. Brinkmeyer's checking. And Mini-Mizzou tucked up in the rafters cranking it out. Yes, Steve McElroy, those guys were great. Text by Dennis Dodd