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ARRY OLIMB WAS A STANDOUT HOCKEY PLAYER
FOR WARROAD IN THE 1980s, PLUS HE PLAYED
FOOTBALL AND BASEBALL.
"We had separate seasons," Olimb said. "And now every
season is 12 months. It's a challenge. I think the benefit for
the kids is learning to see things different ways."
Olimb is in his first season behind the Orono girls'
hockey bench, where the roster is full of multi-sport
athletes. Playing more than one sport isn't as easy
as it used to be, said Olimb, who was the 1988
Mr. Hockey winner and a Hobey Baker
Finalist with the Golden Gophers.
Olimb took over at Orono after
the program had its best year in program history with a 26-4
record and first State Tournament appearance last sea-
son. It's no coincidence that the Spartans' roster—
one of the most talented teams in the state—is
filled with multi-sport athletes.
Multi-sport athletes power Orono girls' hockey
Photos / Frank Landis
