Seems like it would behoove both BC and BU to root for UMass to miss the tournament at this point so that whoever finishes behind the other can still stay in an Eastern regional. You don't have to tell me twice to root against UMass.
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2023 - 2024 SEASON : Boston College
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Seems like it would behoove both BC and BU to root for UMass to miss the tournament at this point so that whoever finishes behind the other can still stay in an Eastern regional. You don't have to tell me twice to root against UMass.
Jack Hanson
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It would have been nice to get a stud like Leonard, but despite his brother, sister, and father’s UMass ties Ryan never seriously considered joining the Minutemen. He played HS down in Springfield before heading to the Midwest for a development league. He was eyeing a bean pot program all the way and he fell in love with the Chestnut Hill campus and that was it.
Either that or root for UMass to get a 3 seed instead of a 4 and have Holy Cross win Atlantic Hockey and get the 4.
Carmine Scarpaglia
My bad.
Correct, I knew I should have edited it.
When was the last time BC won a game in that building? Was it the Tony Voce 1-0 game against Ohio State in 2003?
bruinsfan11
Member
Yes, 2013 and 2015 didn’t go so well
Nick Papagiorgio
Holding court
Yes, BC has a 2-4 record in that building going back to I believe at least the beginning of the York era.
The only wins were 1-0 win over OSU in the first round and an amazing semifinal win over St. Lawrence in 2000. The SLU win is probably the most underappreciated NCAA win that we had in the golden era of BC hockey as is the GWG by Jeff Farkas in the final minutes of regulation.
Not the same year but Tony Voce brings up some memories for sure as a BU fan. Eaves - Eaves - Voce
:: shudder ::
What a line.
Carmine Scarpaglia
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Yes a very destructive line combo. Those teams were interesting in that they had good teams with this line as the top line and could outshoot teams by 20-30 shots a game and still manage to lose a bunch of games like this. Including the infuriating 2004 Frozen Four loss to Maine where they lost 2-1 where they outshot Maine 41-18.
Cross Check
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That damn Jimmy Howard...
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The boys really took care of business tonight. That second period was an absolute horse whipping, about as dominant a period as you could hope for. Kind of academic after that.
Carmine Scarpaglia
My bad.
Biggest thing at this point is asking if anyone got hurt. Did Powell return?
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Not that I recall. But it was relatively late when he went off and they were way up so it wouldn't have made sense to rush him back out in any event.
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BCEagles.com has it listed as 7 pm. I'm going to go with what the official website says.
BCeagle
Registered User
Next Sunday, the UNH game is 5 PM on Sunday. Senior Night Game before the last game of season at Merrimack.
Not BC's best game but UVM had something to do with that. Leonard and Smith were the difference and Fowler was he usual steady self. Leonard shook he puck loose from the defensemen on the first goal and was looking at an open net. The second was pure desire, rush the net and then pick up the loose change. Gauthier's goal was just high end talent connecting, very tough to defend against. Smith iced it with a fight for the puck and then a terrific shot. These kids are so good it is scary. Still we need Powell and Perrault back and at 100%. Looking more and more like a 1 seed team.
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Both of Leonard's goals were spectacular. The first one demonstrating a mix of his physicality with the hit to knock the puck loose and then the move on the goalie to score. The second was willpower to get to the net and then the absolutely ridiculous top corner backhand shot on the rebound from no angle. Just unfair. I've no doubt he must be absolutely miserable to play against. He's like a souped up version of Patrick Eaves. I do not say that lightly.
Carmine Scarpaglia
My bad.
Interesting game. Not a bad thing for BC to be in a tight game like this and have some different mixing and matching in the lineup with the injuries; could pay dividends down the road. Doesn't sound serious according to Coach Brown but you just hate to see anything out of the ordinary this late in the season in terms of Powell and Perreault's injuries. That being said, they'll have a week off in Round 1 of the HE tourney with a bye so that should help rest everyone up hopefully and you certainly pray they can make it through without anything major.
- Related to that, I don't know if I like or dislike the fact that BU is right on BC's heels in Hockey East and is somewhat forcing BC's hand to keep pushing. It's funny that BC has the 2-0 advantage in league and yet they hold the huge advantage in RPI/PWR with the Beanpot loss counting there and not the other way around. Perhaps being pushed is a good thing.
- Nolan Joyce got his 4th game of the season apparently. First time I noticed him at all this season but I think he looked decent in his limited time.
- Cutter went right up to the top line with #9 and #6 and they didn't miss a beat. He did however have a terrible night at the faceoff dot again. Faceoffs still concern me.
- The PP however, didn't look right without Perreault.
- Need to get Jellvik and Gasseau going. Luckily there is some offense to be had from the D that can help mix it in with the top two lines.
- I don't think anyone is giving enough appreciation for the 2nd Leonard goal. Part luck, mostly skill, it was actually the rebound of his breakaway with both him and the puck moving away from the net, with his back to the net, on the backhand straight down the goal line and banked off Carriere. Crazy.
- The 2nd period sucked. Partly because BC looked terrible but also because UVM gave them no space whatsoever.
- Some huge swing moments in this game. UVM almost double-dipping on the delayed penalty/PP then got turned around with BC essentially nullifying the UVM goal and getting the lead back with the SHG. Also had a huge potential swing with the Fowler breakaway save in the 3rd that lead to a Smith breakaway the other way but neither one went in.
- With all the talent up front, Fowler remains BC's ace in the hole and that makes me feel pretty good.
BC continues to zero in on the #1 overall seed in PWR and is up around 87-90% likely right now depending on who you trust. The bubble certainly looks interesting. Good old Umass lost again last night and spent the night crying about the referees again lol. Them getting in as a 4 seed might be worth watching.
- Related to that, I don't know if I like or dislike the fact that BU is right on BC's heels in Hockey East and is somewhat forcing BC's hand to keep pushing. It's funny that BC has the 2-0 advantage in league and yet they hold the huge advantage in RPI/PWR with the Beanpot loss counting there and not the other way around. Perhaps being pushed is a good thing.
- Nolan Joyce got his 4th game of the season apparently. First time I noticed him at all this season but I think he looked decent in his limited time.
- Cutter went right up to the top line with #9 and #6 and they didn't miss a beat. He did however have a terrible night at the faceoff dot again. Faceoffs still concern me.
- The PP however, didn't look right without Perreault.
- Need to get Jellvik and Gasseau going. Luckily there is some offense to be had from the D that can help mix it in with the top two lines.
- I don't think anyone is giving enough appreciation for the 2nd Leonard goal. Part luck, mostly skill, it was actually the rebound of his breakaway with both him and the puck moving away from the net, with his back to the net, on the backhand straight down the goal line and banked off Carriere. Crazy.
- The 2nd period sucked. Partly because BC looked terrible but also because UVM gave them no space whatsoever.
- Some huge swing moments in this game. UVM almost double-dipping on the delayed penalty/PP then got turned around with BC essentially nullifying the UVM goal and getting the lead back with the SHG. Also had a huge potential swing with the Fowler breakaway save in the 3rd that lead to a Smith breakaway the other way but neither one went in.
- With all the talent up front, Fowler remains BC's ace in the hole and that makes me feel pretty good.
BC continues to zero in on the #1 overall seed in PWR and is up around 87-90% likely right now depending on who you trust. The bubble certainly looks interesting. Good old Umass lost again last night and spent the night crying about the referees again lol. Them getting in as a 4 seed might be worth watching.
The goals by Leonard (2) and Smith were not just great skill but the plays displayed a confidence level that was just as impressive. Leonard just attacked the dman and forced the turnover. Smith outfought the d man for the puck and came away with it. Plays that they would not have made in the first half the season. The confidence level throughout the line up is just incredible to watch. We have not seen this in quite awhile. Love it.
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