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Title contenders rely on small players with big impact

By David Albright
ESPN.com

Friday, April 6, 2007

ST. LOUIS -- Talk about embracing your perceived shortcomings. On the back of Jeff Lerg's mask, it says "Lil Guy." At 5-foot-6 and 155 pounds, it's an accurate physical description of the Michigan State goalie. But in terms of a hockey description, it comes up way short. "In the NHL, they say about 70 percent of the goals are from halfway up the net and below," Lerg said. "So what's the point of being tall if you have to be down there anyway? "As long as I stop the puck. I may have t ...

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