Conklin has found his groove again though, touting a scant 0.99 GAA and a near-perfect .965 save percentage in his last five games. Perhaps it is more than coincidence that UNH hasn't lost a game since November 11.

"UNH has some quick forwards who can put the puck in the net and strong goaltending," junior defenseman Graham Morrell said. "So it is important that we play good team defense and be quick on transitions."

However, strength between the pipes is definitely not something the Crimson is lacking.

Senior netminder Oliver Jonas has dazzled opponents and spectators alike all season, stealing many a close game from the brink of defeat.

Jonas' personal 4-3-1 record doesn't really reflect his spectacular performances this season. His league statistics are still top notch, putting him in the upper tier of college goaltending. With a respectable .925 save percentage, Jonas has earned a sizzling 2.48 GAA.

Unfortunately, the rest of the Harvard squad has yet to turn in the same consistently stellar efforts.

Touting intimidating offensive lines earlier this season, the Crimson has weakened considerably on that front. Harvard dropped to eighth place in the conference for scoring offense, notching only 3.22 goals per game, as compared to Vermont's league-leading 4.80.