More importantly, Pettit was instrumental in helping the Crimson find the win column again. He led Harvard with two goals and an assist during Saturday's upset victory over ECAC-leading No. 15 St. Lawrence.

With Harvard clinging to a 2-1 lead in the closing minute of regulation, it was Pettit who stole the puck from a Saints defender and found the empty net to give the Crimson some breathing room. Pettit lit the lamp again eleven seconds later--this time rifling a shot past the St. Lawrence netminder--to seal the deal.

Pettit's emergence on his newly line with sophomore forward Dominic Moore and co-captain Chris Bala has contributed to a surge in offensive production. The unit has put up seven goals and 11 assists since the loss to Northeastern in the Beanpot consolation-final.

Pettit himself continues to make a compelling case for Rookie of the Year honors. Pettit is the only Harvard player with more than one multi-goal game. He now has 11 goals and 13 assists on the season, third behind last year's top rookie Dominic Moore (35 points) and older brother Steve (25).