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S P O T L I G H TPatsy’s PlayersKatey wasn’t the only one with the Harvard team to cut her skates on MaysRink. Part of the Crimson’s success this year depended on four recent Taftgraduates who each played a significant role in the season. AJ Mleczko ’93,Tammy Shewchuk ’96, Courtney Smith ’96, and assistant coach Kate Schutt’93 were also part of Patsy Odden’s Lady Rhinos.Co-captain AJ Mleczko ’93 and Tammy Shewchuk ’97 skated together allseason as two-thirds of the most formidable front line in college hockey—andalong with Canadian Olympian Jen Botterill, they have been described as thebest line ever in the college ranks. Certainly they are the most prolific in termsKatey Stone ’84, AJ Mleczko ’93, Patsy Odden, Courtney Smith ’96, Tammy Shewchuk’96, and Taft assistant coach Jessica Clark ’94. Photo courtesy of Bambi Mleczko.of scoring, with Mleczko 1st (114 pts.), Shewchuk 2nd (105 pts.) in the nationin scoring at the end of the season.Mleczko also won the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award as the outstandingcollege hockey player in the nation. Also a crucial part of the team was formerTaft forward Courtney Smith ’96, who made the transition to defense this yearat Coach Stone’s suggestion.Finally, another of Patsy Odden’s stars and a former head monitor at Taft,Kate Schutt ’93, finished with her playing eligibility, helped out on the benchas one of Katey’s assistants.“My connection to Taft is scattered throughout our roster,” said Katey,“and few prep school programs have produced more Division I collegehockey players.”again next winter: “The goal for thisprogram is to be contending for thenational title every year.” Her ambitionand determination are echoed by herplayers, as departing Mleczko sees thesuccess of this year’s team carryingover for several years to come: “CoachStone has created a cycle of bringingin good players who know how to enjoysuccess… hopefully it will becomesomewhat of a dynasty.”“You try to bring out the best ineach athlete, to exceed their expectations,and to achieve collectively withthe team,” Katey said. “Everyone wantsto succeed immediately, but it takestime, and over the past five years I havelearned to be more patient.”That is a crucial lesson not lost onher players. Even with former Olympiansand young talent as good asECAC Rookie of the Year JenniferBotterill and Tammy Shewchuk ’96,there will be plenty of competition outthere next year.Women’s ice hockey has exploded inpopularity, in the US and in Canada,partly due to the exposure from the Olympics.And, with Harvard’s success this year,Katey Stone has been busier than ever onthe phone, writing letters, and planningfor another campaign next winter.“I’ve had some of my best momentsgetting to know great people who happento be good hockey players,” saidKatey. You can be sure that the youngwomen skating for Harvard next yearwill be working just as hard, their passionand ambition mirroring that oftheir coach. But, if another nationalchampionship does not materialize,Katey Stone will be by their side, patientand supportive, reminding themof the value of dedication, trying yourbest, and having fun.Steve Palmer is a member of the EnglishDepartment and, as Patsy Odden’s formerassistant coach, is someone familiar withmany of Katey’s players.10 Summer 1999
It’s HerLabeland She’llSignWho SheWants ToBy Jon Pareles,The New York TimesBettina Richards ’83 started her own recordcompany, Thrill Jockey Records, in 1992.The company releases records she cares aboutand lets the musicians decide what to release,how to package it, and how to run their careers.Photo by Sam Prekop
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