June 19, 2010
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Schwartz Needs a Hero
Mandi Schwartz (l) and Team Canada captain Hayley Wickenheiser
The following article featuring Yale forward Mandi Schwartz appeared in the June 19 issue of the Toronto Star.
The gesture was so subtle that some of Mandi Schwartz's teammates didn't even notice it at first.
When the Yale University Bulldogs lined up for pre-game introductions this season, they left Schwartz's customary spot on the ice empty as she battled leukemia back in Regina.
“Some of us didn't even know they were doing it,” said goaltender Jackee Snikeris. “It was a quiet thing that represented how much we still care for her and want her back.”
Complete article can be accessed via the Star Web site by clicking here.
