That was quick.
In a span of a few hours, the men's hockey and basketball seasons both came tumbling down to abrupt and disappointing conclusions, with the b-ball team slammed by USC and the hockey team upended by BU 3-2 at the Garden.
The Eagles were 9 minutes away from pulling off the upset in Boston, leading BU 1-0 on a brilliant goal by Ben Smith, when the Terriers put up 3 goals in a dizzying 44-second span. Joe Whitney got one back with 5 minutes to play, but BC couldn't get it done and BU now moves on to face UMass-Lowell in the league championship game. BU will probably beat them like a mule; the talent differential from game 1 to game 2 was striking.
BU really came out and shelled BC in the first period and the Eagles were lucky to survive. But from the second period on, BC began to control the tempo a little more, ultimately resulting in Smith's goal, which he batted out of the air and into the net on a breakaway [reminiscent of a few of BC's goals against UNH last year].
The Eagles killed two penalties early in the 3rd period and spirits were high as we approached the final minutes of the game looking to hang on. But it all caved in so quickly... and that was that.
I'll probably be going to the Manchester regional next week but it certainly won't be the same without BC.
This senior class has nothing to be ashamed of despite this season. 3 national championship games, 1 national title, 2 Hockey East championships... this class leaves the Heights with a lot of good memories. Thanks to all of them and best of luck in the future.
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All we've got left to carry the winter sports flame is the WNIT. The Eagles host BU on Monday night in their NIT opener after the Terriers defeated Central Connecticut.
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5 comments:
We look a little thin on defense next year, losing Aiello, Filangieri, and Kunes. Petrecki always seems to me to be a flight risk. We only have one defenseman in our recruiting class next year in Demoulin. Where do you see the depth coming from? Also, how do you see the forward lines shaping up?
We're bringing in two other D - Philip Samuelsson (supposedly pretty good) and Patch Alber (not very highly touted).
The defensive depth is a concern and we could really use another year from Petrecki.
Predicting lines is almost pointless as we didn't have consistent lines at all this year - but Atkinson-Hayes-Almeida really emerged by the end as one to watch going forward.
I'd expect Paul Carey to get regular PT next year as well
Steve Whitney, Joe's bro, is the headliner of the forwards... rumor has it he could be the next Gionta/Gerbe
I'll be at BC tomorrow for the WNIT game...see you there??
Yeah, I'll be there, even with the basket BC shoots at during the 2nd half... I wanna say section J or K.
I have to leave early though, I have work at 8:30 (boo). I suspect the game will be pretty well decided by then, though... sorry.
I completely agree, BC should dominate from tip-off. I'd love to see BU compete though...see you tonight.
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