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Varsity - October 18, 2012

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everybody is pretty upbeat and positive.'' That definitely includes Rigsby, who posted a 33-5-2 record and the second-best save percent- age (.949) in the nation last season. Rigsby, at times, has been overshadowed by higher profile teammates. But she may come under the spotlight more this season, especially if the offense is lacking. "Losing so many goals,'' Johnson said of the graduation losses, "it's in the backs of people's mind. They look at personnel and firepower and it's not maybe what it has been the last few years.'' 42 » VARSITY OCTOBER 18, 2012 Does that put more pressure on Rigsby? "It's not necessarily more pressure on me,'' she said. "My job is to keep the puck out of the net. As long as I'm doing my job, I'm putting the team in the best position to win.'' Johnson has been more than pleased with the results so far. "She has played well and given us that chance to win – now we have to produce for her,'' he said, listing her strengths. "Experience, confidence and probably the biggest thing is health.'' Prior to her freshman and sophomore years, she

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