Oregon hockey advances to Pac-8 Finals after win over USC

Daily Emerald, Hockey, Recaps, University of Oregon

In the second round of the Pac-8 tournament, No. 3 Oregon (13-10, 6-4 Pac-8) faced off against No. 2 USC (13-9-1, 10-5 Pac-8) for a spot in tomorrow’s Pac-8 finals. Even though USC had the higher seed, Oregon got the win and eliminated the Trojans, 4-1. While it was only USC’s first game of the tournament, it was Oregon’s second. The previous night, the Ducks eliminated Cal after a 6-1 victory.

Into Battle: The Bruises and Bonds of Brotherhood

Daily Emerald, Hockey, Stories & Features, University of Oregon
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This story won two national awards: An ACP Pacemaker honorable mention for Multimedia Story of the Year and 5th place in the ACP’s Best of Show Competition.

Six minutes and ten seconds into the first period of the Oregon Ducks’ third home game of the season, junior Michael Luke entered the penalty box quieter than usual. He sat down, leaned forward and drew his arm across his chest, cradling his right side.

Chris Campbell shakes off the rust and returns to Oregon hockey

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

His body was hurting and his grades were suffering. Chris Campbell was tired, but all he needed was a little time.

Oregon hockey blows past Washington 7-2, sweeps I-5 Cup home games

Daily Emerald, Hockey, Recaps, University of Oregon

For the second night in a row, Oregon club hockey faced off against the Washington Huskies for game 2 of its annual I-5 Cup series. In what usually are close games — last year’s cup was determined by a shootout after splitting the four-game series — the Ducks sailed through the Huskies’ defense, winning the two games 9-3 and 7-2.