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Nick Sciabarra stays humble through recent success

Daily Emerald, Hockey, Stories & Features, University of Oregon

Nick Sciabarra did not expect this level of success when he joined the Oregon club hockey team earlier this fall.

The Oregon freshman never thought he’d be playing center instead of right wing, which he previously played. He never thought he’d be on the second line for his first year with the Ducks. And he certainly never thought that, during his rookie season, he’d be tied for first in assists as well as be the second-leading player in points and goals on the team, just two behind junior Alex Sulitzer in both categories.

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Oregon hockey narrowly wins against USC but not without casualties

Daily Emerald, Hockey, Recaps, University of Oregon

It once again came down to the final few minutes in the Ducks’ hard-fought 4-3 victory over USC on Saturday night.

The Oregon hockey team’s momentum seemed to have finally started to turn. Hot off of a much-needed win the previous night, the Ducks looked to rob another two points from the University of Southern California. USC, on the other hand, had only lost by one the night before and looked to get the win they had been in reach of.

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Oregon club hockey snaps losing skid in close game against USC

Daily Emerald, Hockey, Recaps, University of Oregon

The game can be summed up in one word: great. In their first game against USC, Oregon broke their no-scoring streak and broke their losing streak all while in front of the largest (and loudest) home crowd they’ve seen all season.

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Ducks hockey shutout by Utah for 4th straight loss

Daily Emerald, Hockey, Recaps, University of Oregon

The first period looked hopeful.

Coming off of a rough weekend at the San Jose State showcase where the Ducks left 0-3, Ducks hockey was back on the road for their third game in the University of Utah series. Oregon wasn’t alone with their losses, however. The Utes were coming off of a three-game losing streak from both Utah State and Weber State.

Both teams came out strong, but the Utah offense proved to be a challenge. Only twenty seconds into the first period, Oregon goalie Danny Cockriel had to make the first save of the game. 17 seconds later, he had to make the second. 37 seconds after that came the third save by Cockriel.

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Justin Lacasse transitions from Ducks hockey player to coach

Daily Emerald, Hockey, Stories & Features, University of Oregon

When Justin Lacasse graduated in 2011, it seemed improbable that he ‘d ever be on the ice again as a Duck. He had moved to Washington for work and, while playing, never thought coaching was for him.

But things change.

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Oregon hockey sweeps Portland State in penalty-ridden game

Daily Emerald, Hockey, Recaps, University of Oregon

The boys were chippy Saturday night.

Oregon was looking to win the fourth and final game of the Portland State series during their second home game in a row against the Vikings. Win they did. With a 5-1 score at the end, Oregon swept PSU for the second year in a row.

The win didn’t come too easily for the Ducks, however. With tensions still high from the night before and Portland having something to prove, the play was rough and tough.

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Oregon hockey’s Alex Sulitzer gets hat trick with win against Portland State

Daily Emerald, Hockey, Recaps, University of Oregon

Even after a week-long break, Oregon club hockey continues to dominate the ice.

Oregon played the Portland State Vikings on Friday night for their third game of a four-game series in which the Ducks took home a 7-1 win.

The first period had an explosive start. Both teams came out strong with fast and physical play. Within the first three minutes, Oregon goalie Danny Cockriel had already drawn a whistle and stopped play by covering the puck with his glove after a shot by PSU.

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Oregon hockey wins 16-2 and sweeps Washington State at home

Daily Emerald, Hockey, Recaps, University of Oregon

Just before Oregon played the Washington State Cougars in football, they faced off on the ice for Washington State’s second and last game in Eugene.

Oregon, who split their opening weekend at home 2-2, once again defeated the Cougars, but this time it was with a 16-2 score.

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Oregon hockey earns 15-3 win against Washington State

Daily Emerald, Hockey, Recaps, University of Oregon

The stands may have been empty, but the back of Washington State’s net wasn’t.

After what first seemed like a rocky start this weekend against Utah, Oregon’s club hockey team pulled through against WSU and won the third game in their four-game homestand.

At first, it looked as if the Ducks were repeating their previous two nights when the Cougars scored the first goal of the night on goalie Ty Anderton only 3:12 into the first. It went straight downhill for the Cougars after that. One minute and 41 seconds after that first goal, Oregon tied it up and began the eight-goal scoring streak which lasted halfway into the second.

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Oregon hockey raises funds to narrowly avoid cancelled season

Daily Emerald, Hockey, Stories & Features, University of Oregon

When the 2012-2013 club hockey season ended for the Ducks, they faced a new opponent: debt. Oregon hockey had accumulated around $17,000 worth of cost during their season which needed to be paid — and soon.

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