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Faces to Watch

Greg Britz, So., Palos Verdes, Calif.--Forward

Britz tallied eight goals, five assists in his debut season while playing in all 26 games. He came on strong late in the season, and Cleary says, "Greg is a top skater, and the most improved player on the team during the course of last year."

Dave Burke, Jr., Norwood--Forward

Burke exploded for 16 goals, 14 assists his freshman year, but tailed off to 8-17-25 last season. He is a power-play mainstay. Cleary says, "We've moved David from center to right wing and it seems to be working out because he's more at home."

Rob Burns, So., So. Edmonton, Alberta--Forward

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Burns sports a whole new look after adding muscle over the summer. He recorded four goals, 10 assists in his inaugural campaign including one of each in the 4-3 Beanpot loss to B.C. "Burnsie moved in to play with Britz on one of our most productive lines last year."

Mark Fusco, So., Burlington--Defense

Fusco garnered ECAC rookie of the year and first-team All-Ivy honors in his rookie season while leading Harvard in scoring with 29 points. Cleary enthuses, "Mark will continue to be one of the key figures in our team's success."

Wade Lau, Jr., St. Paul, Minn.--Goaltender

Lau compiled a 4.63 average in 20 games in the Crimson nets last year. A two-year starter, he earned ECAC and Ivy weckly honors for a 58-save, two-game stretch in midseason. "Wade may be the key to our success. I think he'll have a big year this year."

Tom Murray, Sr., Natick--Forward, TEAM CAPTAIN

A three-year starter who tallied eight goals and five assists last season for best numbers ever. Players and coaches alike rave over his leadership and effort. Murray is "a great team leader and a good two-way player," according to Cleary."

Greg Olson, So., Minnetonka, Minn.--Forward

His 16 goals led the squad last year. Olson picked up the team's only hat trick in the 6-6 tie against Yale, and scored twice in a game three other times. Small, but fast, tought and willing to dig, Cleary says, "Hopefully his scoring touch will rub off on others."

Scott Sangster, So., Sherwood Pk, Alberta--Defense

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