"It started between periods when we realized how long we would have to think about this game," said Millar, whose team will not play again until Dec. 18 at Northeastern. "We knew that we would be kicking ourselves for nine days if we didn't win so we just bore down."
And what ensued in that third period was nothing short of brilliance--at least in relative terms.
With such parity decorating the league this season it is easy to get caught in hyperbole, but there is no denying that Harvard was at the top of its game for 20 minutes last night. The question that remains is whether or not the Crimson will continue that play or regress to inconsistent hockey.
"Right now we need to get all 20 players going full out for the whole game," Millar said. "That's what good teams do and if we do that then we could play with teams like [No. 1 Boston University and Boston College]. We've done it at times, but that's not good enough."
Unfortunately for Harvard, it will not get a chance to test its luck against ECAC foes anytime soon. Following the Northeastern contest, Harvard heads out to Wisconsin for the Badger Christmas mas Tournament.
"It's kind of tough that after such a big win we have to wait nine days before we play again," Moore said. "We just need to keep the ball rolling and carry this into the game against Northeastern." First Period Har--Adams (Moore) 18:10. Bro--Prescott 19:28. Second Period Har--Millar (Conklin) 14:00. Bro--Prescott (Andersson, Quinnell) 15:43. (PPG) Third Period Har--Moore (Adams, Bala) 3:45. Har--MacLeod (Rodgers, Schwefel) 5:06. Har--Higdon (Adams, Millar) 14:07. (PPG) Saves: Bro--Holowaty 14-14-9 37; Har--Prestifilippo 6-9-9 24. Power Play: Bro--1/7; Har--1/5. Attendance: 1,213