McCluer North High School - Polaris Yearbook (Florissant, MO)

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Challenged continuously by an opposing player, Rick Whitmore moves the puck up the 16e; ee ee Stickhandling past Hazelwood Central's goalie, Mike Steinhaeufel progresses towards the open net. Locking up St. Marys’ goalie, Phil Hefti takes a slap shot from point blank. Bottom Row: Ray Navarro, Bryan Baskett, Gene Salerno, Mike Accardi, Greg Rogger, Keith Giammanco, Bill Mykins, Ross Rosenberg, Stat. Keeper; Ed Downey, Steve Borth Middle Row: Jeff Crowder, Erik Wuelling, Mike Scharick, Tony Bozzi, Rick Witzel, Steve Schultz, Bob Adams, Rick Whitmore, Stewart Glenn Upper Row: Dave Carpenter, Coach; Gerry Glenn, Dave Salisbury, Bill Vancil, Joe LaPorta, Mike Steinhaeuffel, Dave McKay, Phil Hetti, Al Crowder, Asst. Coach Clench fisted and overjoyed, Coach Carpen- ter displays his reactions to a previous, plastering check executed by Phil Hefti. . Hockey 57

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Hockey 56 Gregarious MN fans packed into the arena as sardines are packed in a can, especially for Saturday night confronta- tions. These fans, the Rowdies, came to witness their weekend warriors’ annihi- lation of the opposition. This year, as well as in the past, the MN hockey Stars brought a unique style of sports excite- ment to their fans. When the opponent first skated onto the ice, an uproarious roar of disap- proval filled the air as if it were the Christians to the lions. But once the Scoreboard Opponent PE CBE Chaminade St Mary's Hazelwood Central St. Charles West Granite City McCluer Hazelwood East Vianney Parkway West Parkway Central Lafayette Ladue Clayton St. Charles West Hazelwood East McCluer Southwest Hazelwood Central Granite City SLUH Regular Season 10- — M 3 5 5 8 O 4 6 5 ] 5 4 7 3 ] 3 9 3 8 3 4 O PNY AOAANANONNOLWHOONW VU 1 Total 10-12-1 A Left defenseless, McCluer players race back to defend against Gerry Glenn's offensive attack. Stars took the ice, the ecstatic reception was comparable to that of the U.S. Olympic hockey team’s victory at Lake Placid. From the faceoff at the beginning of the first period, Star fans were scream- ing, shouting, yelling, and cheering their team on. Coach Dave Carpenter minus the injuries,’’ he stated. Overall, though, Coach Carpenter was pleased with his team’s perfor- mance this season. They played up to his expectations. He was very happy with the younger players’ abilities and improvements. Next year, Carpenter plans to employ these freshmen and Rowdies have Star spirit said, ‘The team really appreciates the fans’ support. In fact, the Rowdies’ opti- mistic spirit helps the team a great deal.” If hockey games could be won by spirit alone, the Stars would probably be undefeated. But, unfortunately, this is not the case. Factors other than sup- port affected the team this year. The loss of some of last year’s seniors made a difference. Coach Carpenter said, ‘When you lose three of your highest scorers, what can you expect?” Other losses, due to injury, also played a role in this year’s performance. He men- tioned that injuries to Gerry Glenn and Phil Hefti played a small role in the team’s success. ‘We probably would have won two or three -more games sophomores in a strategy based on speed, forechecking, and teamwork rather than this years’ stategy primarily based on one person: Mike Steinhaeu- fel (the team’s leading scorer). Although this year’s hockey Stars’ accomplishments did not reach those of the past two seasons, many of the younger players are expected to play hockey during their remaining years at North. Coach Carpenter credited last year’s success to a team heavily com- prised of seniors and players who have experienced his coaching techniques for a number of years. Who knows? Maybe in two or three years . lit

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