Then in the final four minutes of the game-just when the U.S. began to get desperate-Botterill came through with the goal that crushed the Americans comeback hopes. Positioned wide open on the left of the crease, Botterill accurately deflected a point pass from Therese Brisson into the open part of the net.

"Jen is very deserving of the [MVP] award," said Shewchuk, who tallied five goals and four assists in five games last week. "Coming in first in the scoring race in a world tournament is something fantastic. She definitely led our team to victory last night. We needed that goal. When it comes down to it, that's what determines an MVP."

It was a proud day for Harvard Coach Katey Stone and the Harvard women's ice hockey program. U.S. defenseman A.J. Mleczko `97-99 led the tournament with a plus-minus of 17. Her power-play goal with 1:19 left made it one goal for each member of the top line from the 1999 National Championship Team. As one astute online observer put it, the final score on Sunday was Harvard 3, Rest of the World 2.

"We had a very special team that year," Mleczko said last November. "It was an amazing year which we'll all look back on fondly. We'll always carry special friendships from that team."

Botterill and Shewchuk may have played their last game together at Harvard, but their combined impact will fuel the Canadian national team and strengthen their Crimson legacy for years to come.