March 18, 2010

Jue's Pluck Epitomizes Cornell's Focus

The following article appeared March 18 on the Ithaca Journal Web site.

 

By Dan Sweeney

 ITHACA -- Oftentimes after practice, Cornell women's hockey forward Melanie Jue will stand in front of the net as her teammates blast one-timers at her.

It's not because they're trying to settle a score. It's because Jue is fearless, coach Doug Derraugh said -- and it's part of her job.

Going into Friday's Frozen Four game in Minnesota, the Big Red women will have to use that trait of Jue's when Cornell takes on No. 1 Mercyhurst in the national semifinals. The Lakers have spent most of the season as the top-ranked team in the country and have lost just two games (30-2-3).

Complete article can be accessed via the Journal Web site by clicking here.