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Buffalo Grove native Megan Bozek just broke the University of Minnesota women's record for career goals (42) and career points (135) by a defenseman.

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Stevenson grad Megan Bozek remains the only Illinois native ever to play for the Golden Gophers team

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All-American defenseman Megan Bozek, a Buffalo Grove native and Stevenson grad, is co-captain of the undefeated University of Minnesota women's ice hockey team.

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Megan Bozek skates for the U.S. women's team in 2012.

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Buffalo Grove native Megan Bozek poses with parents Tom and Patti Bozek after the 2012 International Ice Hockey Federation Women's World Championship in Burlington, Vt.

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Buffalo Grove native Megan Bozek, co-captain of the undefeated University of Minnesota women's ice hockey team, holds the 2012 National Championship trophy.

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Buffalo Grove native Megan Bozek, left, is co-captain of the undefeated University of Minnesota women's ice hockey team. Here she stands with teammate Amanda Kessel at the team's senior banquet.

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Buffalo Grove native Megan Bozek is co-captain of the undefeated University of Minnesota women's ice hockey team and a contender for the 2014 U.S. Olympic team.

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Megan Bozek's natural ability and dedication have propelled her from a 19-month-old lacing up her first pair of skates to co-captain of the No. 1-ranked University of Minnesota women's ice hockey team — and a hopeful Olympian. She just broke the team record for career goals and points by a defenseman, and soon hopes to trade in her maroon and gold sweater for the red, white and blue. "It's incredible putting on that jersey with your country's colors," Megan said. "You're playing for more than yourself and your team."