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3 Stories: UMBC's Legacy, Hockey Pro At Harvard, Melting Hockey Rinks

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The UMBC Retrievers became the first No. 16 seed in history to upset a No. 1 seed in the men's NCAA Tournament. (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
The UMBC Retrievers became the first No. 16 seed in history to upset a No. 1 seed in the men's NCAA Tournament. (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

What teams, players and moments stick out most in our memories and why? Five years on, will we remember the men's college basketball teams that advance to this year's Final Four? Or will we just remember the 2018 NCAA Tournament as the year No. 16 UMBC upset top-ranked Virginia? Don Van Natta Jr. wrestles with these questions.

Also, 21-year-old Ryan Donato has joined the Boston Bruins — but he's still taking classes at Harvard. In an article from The Boston Globe, the forward says, "I’m going to do all the schoolwork I need, turn in every paper on time." Amalie Benjamin shares her thoughts.

And, outdoor hockey has historically been a staple for kids growing up in Canada. But, today, the pastime is being threatened by climate change. Bill Littlefield wonders if the disappearance of ponds and rinks will compel more people to become climate change activists.

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This segment aired on March 24, 2018.

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