| Summary: | Skaters ecstatic on exciting Eskimo escape by Pete Flnelli Five seniors, a host of promis-ing juniors, and a surprising freshman goalie have Cobber hockey coach Al Rice very op-timistic about his team's outlook this season. "We'll have some very balanced scoring from three or four dif-ferent lines," related Rice. "Last year's team was dominated by one line, but now we should be tougher to defense against." Rice believes the biggest reason for this is an outstan-ding group of juniors that in-cludes Steve Nornes, Mel Bailey, Shawn Anderson, and Sam Bakken. With their added experience, these skaters should demonstrate an even more effective scoring ability than in the past. Experience, a commodity Cob-ber teams have lacked, will be the real strength of Concordia this year. Roseau seniors Dave Larson and Andy Odegaard, an all-conference choice and team MVP last season, will serve as co-captains and provide the leadership needed to translate experience into wins. Three-year lettermen Mike Pitsenberger, Mark Vatnsdal, and goalie Steve Little will also give- the Cobbers ice ex-perience. The goalie race is an interesting one as Rice must choose bet-ween the experienced Little and a promising freshman named Brad Bergstrom, an Interna-tional Falls native. The two net- Fargo forward John Stensgard (10) streaks Is on t l o n o f Concordla's 5 - 4 overtime win over NDSU Bison goalie Greg Mjoen during first period ac- , t w o weeks ago In the Coliseum. METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT Days Spend your day shopping, not parking. Every Saturday in December Ride a Fargo/Moorhead City Bus for 250 Tf*n»lif poticits ramain in •Meet. Schedule and Route Information: 235-4464 — Fargo 235-0300 - Moorhead Help Wanted (Thousands have been saying that I needed help for years.) Part time: Mondays and Saturdays (Apply Sunday only) Duane Johnson, Bookseller 506 Bdway Fargo 232*0176 16 North 4th St. Grand Forks 772-6931 DRINKING MYTHS IT'S IMPOLITE TO TELL A FRIEND HE'S DRINKING TOO MUCH. Maybe if we weren't all so "polite", we wouldn't have so many friends with drinking problems. GAE3S Chamlcal AwartrwM and RMpontlbfllty "Emphasizing W r t t a minders split time during a scrimmage at Roseau High last weekend, but Rice appears to be giving the nod to Bergstrom. "It's a long season though," noted Rice, "and the man in the nets will be the one who is play-ing best at the time." There have been other freshman surprises besides Bergstrom. Rice has been especially pleas-ed with the play of Roseau wing Larry Goos and Canadian freshman Shawn Lund. The con-tributions of both first year players take on added impor-tance following the devastating shoulder injury suffered by junior Dave Swanberg. Swanberg will be off the ice for at least six weeks, and possibly \f\e season if doctors recom-mend surgery. The Cobbers flew up to Alaska yesterday to begin a four-game series with a pair, of nationally ranked teams, the University of Alaska-Anchorage (17-0) and equally impressive Fairbanks. "The trip is good for the team," said Rice. "It gives us a chance to play against some really super teams outside of our con-ference, so we'll learn a lot." Sophomore forward Andy Mack, a native of Soldotna, Alaska, will enjoy the return trip to his home state. Concordia will host archrival St. John's in the conference opener next Friday night. The Johnnies boast an outstanding goalie. It should be an exciting weekend series in the Moorhead Sports Center. "I hope those games won't be a letdown after our long trip," remarked Rice. The big rivalry between the two schools should make that worry obsolete. Lady Cobs vex Vi-Queens by Nancy Fuller Concordia started out its women's basketball season Tuesday night with a big 93-84 i Vll Cit S t t i effort," said the senior tri-captain. "We found out what the team can do and I'm looking for-ward to a really good year. I victoryy over Valleyy City State in thhi nk we''r e goiin g tto surpriise a Memorial Auditorium. The Lady Cobbers were especially strong offensively and Coach Marc Langseth was very pleased with his team's performance. Concordia stret-ched their 48-42 halftime lead to as much as 15 points in the se-cond half. "The depth of the team is much better than I'd anticipated," remarked Langseth. Lisa Abicht, who scored a team high 20 points, agreed with her coach. g lot of people." Junior center JoDee Bock (see related story on page 15) had no complaints either. "Everyone did what they had to do," related the Lisbon legend. KORD Player of the Game honors went, to Kristin Frant-sen, a senior forward from Burn-sville who pumped in 14 points. "It was really exciting the way the whole team played together," figured Frantsen. Tm really happy." "It was an excellent team And what a smile. Personals Thor: Sports are BORING. Jo: Let's go the Hardees sometime, and 111 supply your fix this time! Eternally always "The Happy Cob-ber: jenny!" Bonner: My back Is killing me! Whew are you when I need you? Jodder. Bonner You are more than welcome to my charm classes, my ballet lessons, and all of my Mother's grammar lessons! Your culturedi?) friend, Bad. Norton: I know, that you know, that I . know, that you wanna hubadah, hubadah: Huffy, Tim: You look pretty cute In them Jeans, boy! Dean. Dean: That's not it, do you have a shoe horn or something? Tim. Let's have a slim party real soon! Think about It Met! Deb. Dave L (24): I'm going on a manhunt, are you game?? y/ammer: Remain true to your own subjective experience. Jodl an Mom Kay: Mercl beaucoup for the wonderful birthday present. G-: Your ribs are ready for breaking.
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