League

Watson (15-14-29 last year) and Olson (18-16-34) return with a new linemate this season, junior Greg Britz, who missed a good portion of last year with a knee injury. Watson, the center, is a tough play-maker and a goal-scorer when he gets the puck in front of the net, while the flashy Olson and Britz are wings who can really fly.

The second line shapes up with freshman Scotty Fusco (yes, he's Mark's brother) centering for classmate Greg Chalmers and sophomore Guy Martin. Cleary has been impressed by both of the freshmen; "they've got a nose for the net," the coach says, also praising their skating ability and the good hockey sense they've shown so far. "They are very heady players," Cleary adds.

Crimson

Sophomore Phil Falcone centers the third scoring line for the Crimson, with junior Jimmy Turner and sophomroe Shayne Kukulowicz on the wings. Falcone had a four-goal game against St. Lawrence last season before breaking an ankle. The fourth line will be centered by junior Bill Larson, with senior Scotty Powers on one wing, and junior Pete Evans, and sophomores Tony Visone and Jay North vying for the third spot.

Overall, Harvard looks to have strong goaltending, an improved, more consistent defensive unit, and a more balanced scoring attack. But they key down the line should be the experience.

"We lost some games last year because of lapses," Watson says, "where we all of a sudden gave up three or four goals. Hopefully we can eliminate that. I think we're a little more disciplined this year."