BU 2021-22: Albie's Great Adventure

[Jofa]

This is one of the least surprising things I've ever read on this board.

From the Queen of Fragility for sure.

[BU93]

Oh boy. We played a great 2 periods - then it all comes apart. This year you almost expect it, which is sad. With the 2 goal lead we just needed to play fundamental hockey, but couldn’t do it for much of the third. A great bounce for BC to tie it. Nice play to tie the game for us however - we took some momentum back there. Thought we were going to get this one for a long time. Good chances in OT. Do we have anyone that can beat a goalie in a shootout. We’ve done poorly at that. Frustrating again…

[brassbonanza]

How the eff does Albie send 22, 32, and 4 out for the shootout? Were Tuch, Mastro, and Fensore asleep?

Also how the eff does Albie take his timeout in the second period up two goals on a run of the mill icing? Sure, it was a long shift but it's the SECOND PERIOD UP TWO GOALS

[J.D.]

Don't teams practice the shootout? I would imagine they have a good idea as to who does well in it. Maybe nobody does...

[bu98]

How the eff does Albie send 22, 32, and 4 out for the shootout? Were Tuch, Mastro, and Fensore asleep?

Also how the eff does Albie take his timeout in the second period up two goals on a run of the mill icing? Sure, it was a long shift but it's the SECOND PERIOD UP TWO GOALS

I thought to myself "hmm, would be great to have that timeout here" when BC got their 2nd goal and we were scrambling on defense and immediately gave up their 3rd. Also, we need to get way more aggressive in 3X3OT if they can't ever score a shootout goal.

Solid coaching doesn't blow a 2-0 3rd period lead.

[Carmine Scarpaglia]

Also, not for nothing but those BU jerseys tonight were some of the ugliest jerseys I've ever seen. I'll bet when you buy that jersey at the bookstore, you'll get a free bowl of soup.

[mookie1995]

Also, not for nothing but those BU jerseys tonight were some of the ugliest jerseys I've ever seen. I'll bet when you buy that jersey at the bookstore, you'll get a free bowl of soup.

looks good on you though…

[J.D.]

So how do you enforce that? Blow the whistle and stop play? A team has worked for and achieved possession, explain a better way to change lines without risking losing the puck and giving up a possible odd man rush.

https://www.collegehockeynews.com/ne...llege.php?s=09

I am not alone! And this is from yesterday. Well after my take.

[Leonidas]

What was the sense of the delayed penalty at the end of the 3 on 3? I would have shot someone to stop them from scoring. So nothing at all happens? Why wouldnt a penalty in the last two minutes of 3 on 3 mean that you get an extra shooter if it comes to a shootout?

[RoughEmUp]

https://www.collegehockeynews.com/ne...llege.php?s=09

I am not alone! And this is from yesterday. Well after my take.

Fully endorse the J.D. rule. Instead of ditching the 3x3 altogether (as the coaches would like), I'd like to see them try the backcourt rule.

[RoughEmUp]

What was the sense of the delayed penalty at the end of the 3 on 3? I would have shot someone to stop them from scoring. So nothing at all happens? Why wouldnt a penalty in the last two minutes of 3 on 3 mean that you get an extra shooter if it comes to a shootout?

Right. Last few seconds of overtime, anything goes. The only penalization now is that the guy in the box can't participate in the shootout, which nobody knows how to do anyways.

[DNAEagle]

Seemed goofy to send him to the box, but that is the rule. Great crowd, great energy in the building. It was clear at the end which team felt they won. Not the best hockey but it was fun. The shoot out showed how critical puck possession is in the OT. Prefer 5 minute 5X5, but it allows for some exciting moments.

[J.D.]

Right. Last few seconds of overtime, anything goes. The only penalization now is that the guy in the box can't participate in the shootout, which nobody knows how to do anyways.

I still will never understand the problem with ties. Who was pining for 3 on 3 where a W/L is weighted in PWR?

If i had my way, counts as a tie in PWR after 60 minutes. 5 minute 3 on 3 where you are only playing for an extra league point and then no shootout at all. I don't even watch the shootouts. After OT I turn game off and move on to something else.

[Split-N]

I still will never understand the problem with ties...

This! All of it.

Hockey is not baseball, nor is it football or hoops. The original point-based hockey standings system (two for a win/one for a tie) recognized that, because of the nature of the game, one team genuinely might not be better than its opponent in a given game. So, both got treated equally in the standings. When you get to a point where a game is decided in the umpteenth round of a shootout, does that really mean the shootout winner was so much better than its opponent that it truly deserves an extra standings point that can have post-season implications? Personally, I think not.

However, I do concede the entertainment value of 3x3 and shootouts to those who are easily entertained.

[BCeagle]

Seemed goofy to send him to the box, but that is the rule. Great crowd, great energy in the building. It was clear at the end which team felt they won. Not the best hockey but it was fun. The shoot out showed how critical puck possession is in the OT. Prefer 5 minute 5X5, but it allows for some exciting moments.

After most of the first two periods BC only had 10 SOG

They really deserved to lose and played like it

But like I said, I will take the win and BC's luck @ HAA continues

Sitting near me were BC and BU students going back and forth which included BU's unimaginable chant of F- BC but glad after the game they shook hands and like after the game players get in line and shake hands )

My friend and I met with his BU friends before the game and had a nice meal at the Asian Mall down the street

See you guys for the rematch in Feb ???? 2 games I think