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The Old Dog’s Top Ten Moments for 2017-18
Before we start discussing Husky hockey, I want to add my voice to those offering—and asking for—prayers and condolences for the Humboldt Broncos’ families. The tragic bus accident, an event that could strike almost any team in the northern climates, was a terrible event. It’s just one more reminder that what happens on the ice is secondary to enjoying our time here on Earth. The Old Dog, who’s closer to his end than his beginning, is keenly aware of that simple fact.
We know that Humboldt, like so many small towns that love hockey, will be strong and will rise from this heartbreak. But we also know that they will never forget what happened. It’s my hope that we all remember.
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With the Huskies’ season over, it’s time for the Old Dog to pick the Top Ten events for the past season. In roughly chronological order, here are my picks and reasoning. And, I need to add one thing. Most of these events are inter-related, so the pieces really do fit together.
When all of this is added up, the Huskies gave us more thrills and more entertainment than most of us dared to hope for. They also handed us a fair share of heartbreak, too. More than anything, though, it raised expectations for next year as the Joe Shawhan Era starts Year Two.
Over the summer, the Old Dog will be back from time to time, offering observations about next year’s roster, the state of the WCHA, and college hockey in general. Until then, WOOF WOOF WOOF!