FROM AN ARTICLE BY JESS MYERS IN THE MINNESOTA DAILY TODAY:
 
 The Gophers have moved within three wins of clinching their ninth league title
 since conference play began in 1951.
 
 Minnesota currently holds a six-point advantage over the Wisconsin Badgers and
  has played two fewer games. Any combination of Minnesota wins and Wisconsin
 losses totalling three will bring the Mac Naughton Cup to Mariucci Arena for
 the third time in the past five years.
 
 The Gophers face Colorado College this weekend at Mariucci Arena, while
 Wisconsin is idle.
 
 UP FROM THE DEPTHS
 
 Two seasons ago, the Michigan Tech Huskies bumbled to a 6-22 WCHA record. In
 the turmoil that followed, coach Herb Boxer resigned --- despite being named
 WCHA Coach of the Year just two seasons earlier --- and school officials fired
 long-time athletic director Ted Kearly.
 
 Now with new coach Newell Brown at the helm, the Huskies are currently tied
 for third place with arch-rival Northern Michigan. The two team face each
 other this weekend in a home-and-home series.
 (end quotes)
 
 Way to go Huskies!  For those of you who don't know...Michigan Tech was an
 NC$$ power in the mid 70's. Minnesota and Michigan Tech traded spots as the
 NC$$ Champion and runner-up in '75 and '76.
 
 I am anxiously awaiting the return of the Mac Naughton Cup to Mariucci and
 will DEFINITELY have my camera on hand for the traditional skate around the
 rink this time!
 
 Carol
 U of M
 GO Gophers!!!