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Into Battle: The Bruises and Bonds of Brotherhood

Daily Emerald, Hockey, Stories & Features, University of Oregon
AUTHOR’S NOTE: This article was a multimedia ‘innovation’ piece given special treatment by the Emerald. Please view the story in its original form HERE to get the photos, graphs and animations that were published with it.
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.

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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 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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