Sophomore forward Ted Donato was the man whose name appeared on the ballots more than any other. In a tourney that showcased six Hobey Baker finalists, Donato's two-game, five-point performance had made his name a household word and earned him MVP honors.

Freshman Allain Roy earned All-Tourney honors in goal without even playing in the championship game. His semifinal game heroics had so impressed the selectors that they overlooked his absence.

Another rookie, defenseman Kevin Sneddon, dove all over the ice stop-ping pucks. He was small, he was quick, but he was noticed. Add another Harvard player to the All-Tourney list.

And, of course, it was impossible for MacDonald to avoid the spotlight. His breakaway goal in the second period against Minnesota was outstanding, but he didn't need scoring numbers to make the All-Tourney team. His speed, skating ability and penalty-killing ability were just too hard to miss.

Krayer's goal was a flash of brilliance. The biggest moment in the biggest game of a very big season.

But even those heroics couldn't claim the spotlight for Krayer alone. Even Lane MacDonald--winner of the Hobey Baker award--has trouble claiming star status on this team.

It's just a Crimson team with four lines and a solid defense, and two freshmen who share the goaltending spotlight.

Heroes?

When the DC-10 the team rode home from St. Paul finally pulled into Logan Airport yesterday morning, a smattering of fans and a few TV cameras greeted the champions.

A sign reading "#1 Harvard Hockey, NCAA Champions," was draped across the side of the team bus.

But when the big crimson and black duffle bags were dumped out on the luggage rotary, Donato was there to pick up the bag with the big #6 on the side.

And when #11 rolled around, Ed Krayer heaved it over his shoulder and slipped out the sliding glass doors.