University of Missouri - Savitar Yearbook (Columbia, MO)

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Mizzou Hockey: a Success Story Continues The Mizzou Hockey Club took the ice for its first practice in September. , ' Nineteen wins, eight losses, two ties and seven months later, Steve McElroy sat in a jubilant Tiger locker room after a season-ending 9-2 win over Illinois. McElroy, a senior, had just played his last game for Miz- zou. Taking one last look around the place he had become so familiar with in his three-year career, McElroy said, These guys are great. McElroy was reflecting on a season that saw him lead the ' team in scoring for the second year in a row. As a team, Mizzou outscored its opposition nearly two-to-one. The offense wasn't the only story, though. While goalie Dan Nee made like a brick wall 6.42 average and 15 WinsL Jim Brinkmeyer kept the opposition honest, throwing his stocky, 5-9, 185-pound frame around on defense. Under first-year coach Dennis Nickel, the team showed tremendous desire. Down 6-2 0r up 9-2, the team never stopped skating, checking and shooting. It was shown best by tri-captain Matt Wickenhauser. For Wick, another graduating senior, every point was hard-earned.

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