Harvard's first shot, however, was blocked and cleared by Dartmouth's left defenseman, 9 Sanders.
The puck eluded all of the Harvard players and leisurely glided down the length of the ice, depositing itself in the empty net.
"I was just clearing it," Sanders said.
"If the was aiming for the net, she would have missed," Big Green Coach Chuck Metz added.
And on that freaky note, the game, and Harvard's Ivy season, closed.
For seniors Kimmel, Starr, Landry, Ward, and Katrinka Leschey, this was the last chance to pursue the Crimson's first-ever Ivy League crown.
For the rest of the squad however, including this year's outstanding crop of freshmen, next season looks promising.
"I hope that next year we take all of the wonderful talent that we've got and show everyone how good we are," Kimmel said. "It's too-bad I can't be there to see it."
First Period--I.H. Genie Simmons (Johanna Neilson, Karen Carney) 14:35. Penalties--9 Sanders, D. (checking) 6:51; Karin Clough, D.(tripping) 7:23, Estey Ticknor, D. (tripping) 13:34.
Second Period--2, D. Clough (Ticknor, Sam Chivers) 5:36. 3, D. Carol Lewis (Sudie Naimi Anne Desmond) 6:57. 4, D. Lewis (unassisted) 14:16. Penalties-Janc Kalinski, H. (tripping) 4:17.
Third Period--5, D. Sanders (unassisted) 18:46.
Saves--H. Tracy Kimmel, 4-6-4-14; D. Kristen Bjork, 10-4-9-23.
Atendance--50, including one dog.