Page 8-Thursday, January 18, 1979-The Michigan Daily
Dreams of a rookie icer
Blue goalie Mason has heart set on pro career



Tangled
UpIn
Blue

By BILLY SAHN
Dreams. We all have them. In our
younger days, most of us had fantasies
of playing in the major leagues, com-
peting in the Olympics or some other,
facet of organized sports. Yet, how
many of us are able to realize our
dreams?
Freshman goal tender Peter Mason

is no weekend athlete. Since age 12,
Mason has had the goal of playing intthe
National Hockey League. On the path to
reaching his objective, Mason has had
to overcome obstacles and prove his
ability.
THE SIX FOOT, 180-pound net
keeper is a walk-on. In his junior year
in high school, Michigan hockey




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coaches went East to a Buffalo suburb
to scout Jeff Brownschidle, then a
senior in high school. Brownschidle en-
ded up in Notre Dame, but at that time,
Wolverine coach Dan Farrell ap-
proached Mason.
Although Michigan did not offer
Mason an athletic scholarship, his
father was impressed with Michigan's
pitch. "From my junior year (in high
school) on," said Mason, "Michigan
was the place to go."
From the day the Wolverine hockey
training camp opened, Mason was
there, biding his time. "I knew I would
play sometime this year, it was just a
matter of waiting," said the William-
sville, N.Y. native.
Not a recruit, Mason practiced
diligently. But, practice is not th same
as playing in a game. "You don't gain
much experience in practice without
actually playing," said Mason. "So,
when I got my nod to start (from
Farrell), I was a bit rusty."
THAT FIRST start came against the
top team in the WCHA the second night
of the weekend series. Michigan got
destroyed. 10-1 Friday night. The
following night was a different story, as
Michigan lost 3-0 with the rookie in the
nets. Despite the loss to the Gophers,
Mason was optimistic.
"Saturday afternoon, I was told I'd be
starting that night," commented
Mason. "I figured that having my first
start against the top team meant that I
had nothing to lose."
In his second start in the nets for the
icers against Colorado College, Mason
saw his team lose a heartbreaker in
overtime (6-5) at 6:04 into the extra
period.
"I got a flash that the puck was going
to get by me," said Mason. And so it
did. Nevertheless, Mason showed in-
tegrity in both defeats. His statistics
reflect this.
IN HIS TWO games, the frosh goalie
has a saves-per-shot percentage of .895.
Mason has made 68 saves thus far,
while eight goals have been scored
against him.
"I'm pleased with my play so far,"
commented Mason. But, he still looks
for improvement in his play. As for his
strengths, Mason attributes his ability
as a stand-up goal tender covering the
angles and challenging a shooter to cut
down his available angles.
"Mental attitude and psyching your-
self up is the most important aspect of
goal tending," said the young icer.
Mason's outlook on his team and his
own future reflect the attitude of the
SCORES
College Basketball
Texas A&M 74, Arkansas 69
WayneSt.89, Windsor 60
Virginia 93, Virginia Tech 78
NIIL
NY Rangers 5, NY Islanders 3
Detroit 4, Pittsburgh 1
NBA
New Jersey 106, Detroit 99
Seattle 112, Indiana 102
Kansas City 120, Boston 99
Philadelphia 107, Cleveland 94
Washington112, New Orleans 102
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young Wolverine team. There's no
doubt that the Wolverines' 7-15 record is
far from impressive. Although curren-
tly ninth in the WCHA, the top eight
teams make the playoffs.
"IT'S NOT too late," said Mason.
"With 12 games left, maybe we can do
better than eighth place."
Yet, Michigan's play as of late has
the goalie concerned. "The key to our
losses," remarked Mason, "is that we
haven't been able to get on track with
our shooting. We're shooting at the goal
tender, and not picking the corners."
Hence, overcoming his "walk-on"
nature, Mason has turned his efforts to
aiding his team to make the playoffs.
Yet, his personal objectives remain on
his mind.
"I PLAN TO pursue my hockey
career as far as it can go. The Sabres
are my team, and I'm hoping to be draf-
ted by them this year," said Mason. (It
is typical for an NHL team to express
interest in a freshman or sophomore.)
Since his playing days on a pond in
back of his house, Mason has had the,
dream of being an NHL goalie. While in
high school, the goalie received
recognition playing for the Junior
Sabres, a team sponsored by the NHL
team.
Mason's first shutout for the Sabres
against the Niagara Falls Sharks, and
winning the MVP (most valuable
player) award in the New York State
Tournament for junior teams while
playing for. the Amherst Knights are
two of Mason's most memorable
moments in his hockey career.
ON HIS WAY to an NHL career,
Mason intends to go to the Olympic
training camp this spring. "As far as
the Olympics are concerned, it's this
year or nothing,"m remarked the
Wolverine. By 1984, he hopes Co be a
pro.
According to Mason, his athletic
potential was always in hockey, and
that's where all his efforts have turned.
"Each season, each game, is a
challenge. It all leads to the main objec-
tive of turning pro," said the aspiring
Wolverine.
As for now, Mason plans to complete
his undergraduate career at Michigan
and continue to mind the Wolverine
nets. Interested in going into his
father's business in Buffalo, Mason is
eyeing business school.

by Henry Engelhardt
Cagers snake bit..
can Orr rattle em?
IT IS STILL too early, even after three straight Big Ten losses, to cry out
for John Orr's scalp. But I would like his eyes for a few minutes.
I looked over the Big Ten standings the other day, John, and there was
Michigan, buried seven teams under. Somebody put a finger in this dike
quick, everything's getting all wet.
What in tarnations are you doing down there? You guys are so low that I
didn't have to move my eyes to see Northwestern or "Thursday's Games."
Don't worry though, I have a few suggestiods.
First off, get mad. Walk around all day like your underwear was
crawling up your back. Be mean. Drink your coffee black. Don't even add
water.
Do not say "hello" to anyone, just grunt occasionally. Make your
players think you're Atilla the Hun or J. Edgar Hoover or Bobby Knight.
They'll run faster with fear in their hearts.
Bring down the iron fist of authority. Tell all the players to get haircuts.
Serve them gruel at the pre-game meal and if they ask for seconds, kick
them off the team. Make Vince Lombardi smile.
And if some goofy reporter comes around asking questions, cram his
notebook up his nose (present company excluded). Microphones the same
way. They'll call you a hard-nosed coach then.
Now for the games themselves. Scream at the referees even before the
opening tip. Tell them they're good for nothing. Except Rose Bowls. Tell
them you'll help on close calls, you'll officiate from the bench. Intimidate
them. Have Frieder restrain you, it adds a nice touch.
Now some of the teams you play might have more talent, or be better at
shooting, dribbling and rebounding. So you have to put the pressure on them.
Press them up and down the court. Full-court, backcourt, frontcourt,
sneak some of your guys onto their bench, but stay with them.
Substitute like a madman. Have at least one Wolverine waiting at the
scorer's table at all times. Take out Staton; bring in Hardy, take out Hardy
bring in Bodnar, spell Hubbard with Garner, the revolving door offen-
se-and if the players start to tire,throw Frieder into the fracas.
The main thing is to confuse the opposition. Put in five forwards and then
five guards, try and sneak a sixth man in once in a while. Even if you don't
win it'll be a helluva radio broadcast.
At halftime chew your players out. Even if they're winning 100-0 yell at
them. Tell them they aren't drinking enough water during timeouts.
Anything. Make them want to kill somebody (don't turn your back, though)
as they go out for the second half.
Show them you mean business, they must remember it is a 40 minute
game.
At the post-game press conference just complain. Even if you win. The
refs were blind, the rims were cockeyed, the sun was in our eyes, Frieder
wasn't wearing his lucky socks, but gosh darn, we were better than those
guys. Never admit defeat even if it's slam dunking you in the eyeballs.
More specifically let McGee bring the ball up. That way he'd be sure to
touch'it. Let Hubbard adjust to playing forward, where he doesn't have to
put his back to the basket so much, play a lot of different defenses and press,
press, press.
More generally, I've found a simple sentence I'd like to pass on to you.
Have your players commit it to memory. I read it on a men's room wall: in
it, not at it.

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SOONER ASSISTANT CHOSEN:
Iowa State tabs coach

AMES, Iowa (AP)-Iowa State University dipped into,
the ranks of the most successful team in its conference
yesterday and named Oklahoma assistant Donnie Duncan as
head football coach.
Duncan's appointment came only five days after former
coach Earle Bruce left the Big Eight Conference school to
succeed Woody Hayes at Ohio State.'
The 38-year-old Duncan has been on the staff of Oklahoma
coach Barry Switzer for six years and was assistant head
coach this past season. During his time at Oklahoma, the
Sooners compiled a 62-6-2 record, and annually boasted one of
the top offensive teams in the country.
Duncan has devoted his time at Oklahoma to the offense,
coaching receivers and running backs his first five years and
handling the offensive line last season.

"It's been a long day and an eventful day. I feel very, very
proud," said Duncan. "I have always wanted to be a head
coach and had some priorities I wanted in such a job. When I
visited Iowa State, I found those things."
Duncan inherits a team that has posted 8-3 records the past.
three seasons. He was given a four-year contract at $42,000
annually. Bruce was paid $37,000 for his final year at Iowa
State, where he had been head coach for six seasons, com-
piling a 36-32 record.
Athletic Director Lou McCullough said80 persons applied
for the coaching job, including about 20 head coaches. He
said he felt the school got the best coach possible.
Duncan arrived at his news conference 90 minutes late
because foggy weather delayed his departure from the
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