It's a nice thought, but it's not the way hockey works. The game's all about the bounces, capitalizing on the opportunities and putting the puck in the net.
Dartmouth Coach Judy Oberting hit the nail on the head.
"We got a lot of the bounces, but it came from a lot of hard work and a lot of confidence," Oberting said. "The players did all the little things to get themselves the bounces."
Both teams got stellar performances from their goaltenders. Dartmouth sophomore Amy Ferguson and Harvard freshman Jessica Ruddock both did what was expected of them.
The difference in the game was the battle in front of the net. Dartmouth won the fights and Harvard barely showed up.
"The defense in front allowed Amy to see the shots and they weren't getting a lot of second, third and fourth chances," Oberting said.
Dartmouth's three goals were virtually identical, screened shots from the point that were either tipped or went directly through. Ruddock didn't have much of chance, and Dartmouth knew she wouldn't.
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