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ND SPORTS Such a difference may seem slight, but to a goalie it can be all the differ‑ ence, just as it is for a starting baseball pitcher coming in as a middle reliever. Jackson knows he needs to monitor the rookie's mental state. "As long as he doesn't lose his con‑ fidence, and I am a little concerned about that," said Jackson, who does not make freshmen available for inter‑ views. "When things don't go his way, just like any goaltender or a pitcher in baseball or a hitter in baseball, the confidence becomes the biggest issue. "I keep reminding him, 'Forget about it. Let's go next time through.'" After those two odd‑man rush goals from Waterloo, Petersen's confidence did seem shaken, and he gave up two more goals in the third period. In his 30 minutes of playing time, Petersen managed nine saves and surrendered four goals. Jackson knows that Petersen's ad‑ justment to college hockey will take a little while. "He's a reactionary goaltender, but he's pretty positionally sound," he said. "For him, it's just a matter of get‑ ting accustomed to the initial size and speed of the game." Until Petersen makes those adjust‑ ments, Jackson will play both, and if Katunar makes a claim to the starter's position before Petersen does, Jackson won't mind that, either. "It's just a fact of if one of them steps up," the coach said. "If they both step up, that'd be great. I'll play two guys." ✦ Blue & Gold Illustrated • www.BlueGoldOnline.com 800-421-7751 Notre Dame Leather iPad Case The Notre Dame ipad case is 100% full grain, pull up cowhide. Features include fold-over snap closure to keep securely closed, foam padding for protection and polydrill lining. Compatible with all four iPad versions excluding the iPad mini. Lining is 18oz. washed brown cotton canvas. Interlocking ND logo embossed on front. Size: 9" wide x 11" high x 7/8" deep $64.95 FREE S&H in Continental U.S. Sales Tax added for NC, MI and IN residents Reg. $69.95