Re: Boston University 2011-2012: Part The Sixth
For those of us old folk that don't have a Facebook account, care to provide more info?
We’ve been telling you all year how incredible the support you all showed to the Men’s Hockey team was, but now we wanted to show you that the players share this sentiment as well. For the past couple weeks, we have been having conversations with the players, and have combined the highlights from them with quotes made to the FreeP, as well as press releases. Thanks again for an outstanding year, and thanks in advance for building off of this year to make next year even better. #ProudToBU
Wade Megan: The BU fan support this year was excellent. I was blown away by the number of people we had at the away games throughout the year; it was amazing. One game that stood out in my mind this year was the game at NU at the end of the year. It was obvious that you guys were in our corner all year long, and that was a good feeling. Fans can absolutely impact how we play, and we fed off the energy that you guys brought to buildings on multiple occasions. This year’s fan support was definitely the most consistent that I have seen since I have been here. Know that we appreciate all of the support that you guys have shown us; we have a big year ahead of us and the expectations of The Dog Pound are high because of the bar that you guys set this year! Thanks again.
Garrett Noonan: The fan support this year has been unbelievable. I know we feed off the crowd and when they are there, we want to win for them. It’s even crazier when we go on the road and there’s our fan section, but there’s no fan section for the other team. It’s been pretty cool to see that. It just shows how our fans travel so well and how loyal they are to us. We’ve gone to a few places where it feels like a home game, especially the game at Providence . It’s kind of cool when that happens. Thanks for all the support; you make our jobs a lot easier at home and away games when you all come. It’s awesome to see. Know how much we really do respect you, and how big of a part of the game you are for us.
Sahir Gill: This year’s fan support was great; through thick and thin we had great support and it was really nice to see. The crowds on the road were unreal, namely at Harvard, Vermont, BC, and Northeastern. It's always nice to have fans cheering. I think that combined with the excitement of the game and the fans, you get more into a game, and personally I think I play better. Thanks a lot for the support this year. It was a unique year for BU Hockey but you guys stayed behind us the whole way through and it was greatly appreciated.
Another Player: The support this year was great, and was particularly awesome at the beginning of the year. Also, the support for all of our road games was incredible; it really made a big difference. There were two games that were memorable for me personally. The first one was up at Vermont; after all the stuff that had gone on this year, to see that the fans cared about us and made the trip meant a lot to all of us. And then to get the 4 points up there, you guys really were the difference makers. The second was at Northeastern. I couldn't believe that we could actually be louder than their fans; it was like a home game for us.
Sean Escobedo: For you to come out and support us on the road like that is awesome. Can’t speak enough about that. We have the greatest fans and we were lucky enough to have that. As a player, the fans on the road are the best. Don’t stop doing that.
Matt Ronan: I thought the fans were incredible this year. They stuck with us through the good and the bad; our student sections seemed more enthusiastic than anyone else’s. We really do love all the support we get from our fans. It's unreal to see them on the road, even up at UNH and Maine. We appreciate the sacrifices you guys make to support us in each game.
Ross Gaudet: The Dog Pound did a great job of not only showing up to the home games but also to the away ones. In both away games at BC, I think our student support outnumbered theirs. I would just like to thank The Dog Pound for making my four years at BU memorable. We have the best fans in college hockey and it was an honor to play in front of such great fans.
Justin Courtnall: I thought the BU fan support was unbelievable this year. You guys were really dedicated and supportive to us the whole year. I think when we play well during games and hear the fans cheering and know that you guys are noticing the good things going on, it helps keep us playing at that level. It is great to have that feeling. When we might be down and not playing to our abilities, having the fans help us get going is definitely a plus. I just really want to thank the fans for all of their support, and want them to know that we really appreciate them supporting us. Without you guys in the stands, it wouldn't be nearly as fun and memorable for us to play at BU.
Jack Parker: I don’t know if the fans know how important they are to the team; to hear someone cheer for them, to see the Scarlet and White in the stands, to know that you’re not here us against the world. I think it’s a tribute to the loyalty and enthusiasm and attitude of our fans. I just wanted to thank you and let you know how much our team appreciated your support at our games. I heard several of our players talk about how great the fan support was and how it helped us pick up key wins. Your support throughout the year at rinks everywhere was absolutely incredible.
Another Player: The fans always impact our play. I think obviously the louder the better, but also just staying positive and sticking by us, which you guys did so well this year, makes a great difference. I have been going to BU games for years before being a part of the team. I thought this year felt how Walter Brown Arena used to feel. I just want to tell the fans thank you for all of your support. We play because we love the game, but also because we want to give back to the fans, and you guys have been awesome. We want to have a winning community, and we thank you for coming along even when things don't go well. We owe our program to the fans, you keep us up and running. So thank you again!
Kieran Millan: Obviously we had some setbacks this year, but your undying support got us through it.
Chris Connolly: The fan support here is unique and unmatched throughout the country. In my four years the student section is always huge and super supportive. I like to see that our student section is up in that corner and we still have a huge crowd even when we’re at Conte, and I didn’t see that with the BC fans. It’s a testament to the following we have here. It’s the reason I think we had so much energy. That’s what keeps us running and alive with a lot of energy when the students are going real loud. Hats off to you for all the support. We thank you for everything you’ve done this year for us. It means a lot to the players and it’s absolutely tougher to lose in front of you.
Kevin Gilroy: One of the main reasons for the team’s ability to overcome a lot of the off ice issues and turn them into positives on the ice was due to the support we had throughout the season. My most memorable moment with the fans I have to say was senior night. I was an in and out type guy who occasionally got a goal, but when I was announced to bring my parents to center ice and the students were all standing chanting my name, it was something special. It shows that no matter what type of player you are for the team, they respect the work I put in, and in turn I respect everything you guys do whether getting the crowd going, or going as a group to away games. But the moment at center ice when I waved to the crowd and everyone cheered loudly, I had that one last moment with college’s best fans. During games fans can change momentum just as much as a big hit or goal. If the crowd is going, it gives you an extra burst that you wouldn’t have if they weren’t behind you. They have helped us through some tough games this year, and what I would like to say to the fans is just thanks for making my experience here at BU something I will never forget. I was able to live out a dream of mine to play college hockey, and the support, dedication, and pride the fans have shown game in and game out really made my time here at BU memorable. Even for a 4th line guy, you guys get behind whoever is in Scarlet and White. Thanks for the memories, and hopefully these guys can bring that trophy back down Comm. Ave, where it belongs.
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