And the 3 sections they haven’t started selling yet. Anyway, I’ll be an optimist and take the over. It is still BU-BC. It is like Easter at church. It is the only game some fans go to all year.
USCHO Fan Forum
This is a sample guest message. Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!
-
The USCHO Fan Forum has migrated to a new plaform, xenForo. Most of the function of the forum should work in familiar ways. Please note that you can switch between light and dark modes by clicking on the gear icon in the upper right of the main menu bar. We are hoping that this new platform will prove to be faster and more reliable. Please feel free to explore its features.
BU Terriers 2018-19: Albie in Charge
- Thread starter defkit
- Start date
- Status
And the 3 sections they haven’t started selling yet. Anyway, I’ll be an optimist and take the over. It is still BU-BC. It is like Easter at church. It is the only game some fans go to all year.
Re: BU Terriers 2018-19: Albie in Charge
Though disappointed with the championship game loss, I will second this post. I liked Belfast more than Dublin. Our bus driver/tour guide was the best. I learned so much about the history and all the issues with Brexit, and as such, I am so glad we went this year as I'm not sure how they will be able to do the same trip next year. Maybe fly to and spend a few days in London before going to Belfast? The trouble may start back up there. I'd be a little nervous to head back.
Though disappointed with the championship game loss, I will second this post. I liked Belfast more than Dublin. Our bus driver/tour guide was the best. I learned so much about the history and all the issues with Brexit, and as such, I am so glad we went this year as I'm not sure how they will be able to do the same trip next year. Maybe fly to and spend a few days in London before going to Belfast? The trouble may start back up there. I'd be a little nervous to head back.
Split-N
All Hail
Re: BU Terriers 2018-19: Albie in Charge
Not surprised at the positive comments. I went when NU was there for the first one and had the time of my life. Looking forward to going back next year.
Just curious: Did BU sponsor an organized trip for fans and others outside of the "official party?" Or was everyone on their own?
Not surprised at the positive comments. I went when NU was there for the first one and had the time of my life. Looking forward to going back next year.
Just curious: Did BU sponsor an organized trip for fans and others outside of the "official party?" Or was everyone on their own?
Last edited:
Re: BU Terriers 2018-19: Albie in Charge
No, there was a trip for fans of all four schools. I did that. Even though it was for all four schools, they kept everyone separate. A lot of people did their own. BU definitely had the biggest fan support out of the four schools.
No, there was a trip for fans of all four schools. I did that. Even though it was for all four schools, they kept everyone separate. A lot of people did their own. BU definitely had the biggest fan support out of the four schools.
ericredaxe
Veteran
Re: BU Terriers 2018-19: Albie in Charge
I think I'll still take the over, but it is shocking how many tickets are available for this as of right now.
I think I'll still take the over, but it is shocking how many tickets are available for this as of right now.
Scarlet you are an amazing fan of BU hockey. Sincere respect and admiration from this corner. I wish I could be more like you as a follower of the program for almost 40 years.
ericredaxe
Veteran
Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?
mookie1995
there's a good buck in that racket.
Re: BU Terriers 2018-19: Albie in Charge
yes. email was sent the other day, mookie saw
9/12/2018 limited to 100 on the ice at a time (assume not counting team 
) usually stuff
yes. email was sent the other day, mookie saw
9/12/2018 limited to 100 on the ice at a time (assume not counting team ) usually stuff
Darius
Go 'cats!
Re: BU Terriers 2018-19: Albie in Charge
Assuming you are not a travel agent, was this a huge effort for you? It is never too soon for 'cats, Huskies, Tigers and Raiders to begin planning. Thanks.
Harry Cleverly
New member
Re: BU Terriers 2018-19: Albie in Charge
Really enjoyed the trip to Belfast. Great time, and competitive games. Too bad Cloonan didn't actually score.
In the final, there was a group of local, young male fans cheering loudly for Union. I asked them why Union? They said it was because they were "Unionists!" So I asked them if a Catholic school can be unionists? They suddenly became very quiet.
And yes, I know ...
Really enjoyed the trip to Belfast. Great time, and competitive games. Too bad Cloonan didn't actually score.
In the final, there was a group of local, young male fans cheering loudly for Union. I asked them why Union? They said it was because they were "Unionists!" So I asked them if a Catholic school can be unionists? They suddenly became very quiet.
And yes, I know ...
Re: BU Terriers 2018-19: Albie in Charge
Not at all. Cara Travel is the travel agency. They secured the hotels, planned all the tours, etc. There were two different ones - a tour that started in Dublin on Monday and left for Belfast on Wednesday and a less expensive option that started in Belfast on Wednesday. Transfers were included. Airfare was additional and according to others on the trip, the travel agency booked the flight. I did my own as I had to be in Dublin for work the week prior. The package price included hotel, all transfers, all tours, breakfast every morning and the Thanksgiving Banquet at the Titanic Belfast Museum (which was really nice). It also included the game tickets. I'm assuming your school will provide you with the same flyer with the info that we got last year. I will say given that Brexit is supposed to take effect in March, I do not know how they will do the same trip next year. We had no issues going into Northern Ireland but they may be putting the border back up. Wondering if next year the trip will start in London and then go to Belfast.
Not at all. Cara Travel is the travel agency. They secured the hotels, planned all the tours, etc. There were two different ones - a tour that started in Dublin on Monday and left for Belfast on Wednesday and a less expensive option that started in Belfast on Wednesday. Transfers were included. Airfare was additional and according to others on the trip, the travel agency booked the flight. I did my own as I had to be in Dublin for work the week prior. The package price included hotel, all transfers, all tours, breakfast every morning and the Thanksgiving Banquet at the Titanic Belfast Museum (which was really nice). It also included the game tickets. I'm assuming your school will provide you with the same flyer with the info that we got last year. I will say given that Brexit is supposed to take effect in March, I do not know how they will do the same trip next year. We had no issues going into Northern Ireland but they may be putting the border back up. Wondering if next year the trip will start in London and then go to Belfast.
Re: BU Terriers 2018-19: Albie in Charge
I thought both games were played with a consistent intensity and passion and, while a win against Union would have done us a world of good in the rankings, if they continue to play at this level they'll be fine.
If the two (or maybe it was three) pipes in the first period against Union had scored, it would have been a very different game. And for the first time, I saw glimmers of hope for the play of Harper. Much more compete, good speed and some nice passing.
Let's not lose sight of being 15th on the strength of schedule (SOS) rankings. We've played much better teams than many of the other schools we care about and, while we haven't won as many as we'd liked to have, we've been close in most, with the exception of the Providence and Merrimack games. My hopes are still high. The BC weekend will be a major test for both teams.
I thought both games were played with a consistent intensity and passion and, while a win against Union would have done us a world of good in the rankings, if they continue to play at this level they'll be fine.
If the two (or maybe it was three) pipes in the first period against Union had scored, it would have been a very different game. And for the first time, I saw glimmers of hope for the play of Harper. Much more compete, good speed and some nice passing.
Let's not lose sight of being 15th on the strength of schedule (SOS) rankings. We've played much better teams than many of the other schools we care about and, while we haven't won as many as we'd liked to have, we've been close in most, with the exception of the Providence and Merrimack games. My hopes are still high. The BC weekend will be a major test for both teams.
Re: BU Terriers 2018-19: Albie in Charge
Even if they put up a hard border between the north and south again, there should be no worries about travel from the Republic to the north, I would think it would be like going from the US to Canada. It will be interesting to see how it all pans out. I had a great time there, did my trip for a week independently and saved a boatload of money compared to the Cara weeklong trip. Those kids on Friday were hilarious.
Even if they put up a hard border between the north and south again, there should be no worries about travel from the Republic to the north, I would think it would be like going from the US to Canada. It will be interesting to see how it all pans out. I had a great time there, did my trip for a week independently and saved a boatload of money compared to the Cara weeklong trip. Those kids on Friday were hilarious.
Friend_of_BU_Hockey
Registered User
Re: BU Terriers 2018-19: Albie in Charge
Food for thought...Brady Tkachuk has 9 goals in 14 games for the Sens. How much of a difference would he have made on this BU team if he returned?
For the record, I'm pleasantly surprised by how well his game has transitioned to the NHL at age 19. I strongly believed he made the wrong decision when he decided to leave BU and felt he really needed another year to further develop his game. Kinda glad to see I'm being proven wrong so far.
Food for thought...Brady Tkachuk has 9 goals in 14 games for the Sens. How much of a difference would he have made on this BU team if he returned?
For the record, I'm pleasantly surprised by how well his game has transitioned to the NHL at age 19. I strongly believed he made the wrong decision when he decided to leave BU and felt he really needed another year to further develop his game. Kinda glad to see I'm being proven wrong so far.
mookie1995
there's a good buck in that racket.
Re: BU Terriers 2018-19: Albie in Charge
It's a time thing. Our bus driver/tour guy told us it could take more than two hours to get through the border once it goes back up. It's a two hour trip, add on another two hours and you've just lost a day.
It's a time thing. Our bus driver/tour guy told us it could take more than two hours to get through the border once it goes back up. It's a two hour trip, add on another two hours and you've just lost a day.
Re: BU Terriers 2018-19: Albie in Charge
An email today announced that the Friends of BU Hockey Lounge will be open for FOBUH donors immediately following Friday's game against BC. Kudos to Albie O'Connell for insisting on re-opening the lounge that was closed the past few seasons.
ICYMI--a good read about David Quinn and the hemophilia that ended his playing career and his path into coaching. Also on the blog.
An email today announced that the Friends of BU Hockey Lounge will be open for FOBUH donors immediately following Friday's game against BC. Kudos to Albie O'Connell for insisting on re-opening the lounge that was closed the past few seasons.
ICYMI--a good read about David Quinn and the hemophilia that ended his playing career and his path into coaching. Also on the blog.
defkit
New member
Re: BU Terriers 2018-19: Albie in Charge
I was going to post something similar. 8 games at BU last year, already has 9 in the NHL. I absolutely didn't think he was ready. Now, I'll remind that Alex Chiasson had a great start to his NHL career, I think scoring in his first 6 games or something like that, and then slowed down enough that his current great run with Edmonton is a big surprise. But I think Brady will continue to rack up points. Not sure if he was intimidated last year and passed the puck too much, or if he had to dial back his physicality to not get too many penalties. I also think he matured a ton - remember his lady back-check on the late goal by Michigan?
I was going to post something similar. 8 games at BU last year, already has 9 in the NHL. I absolutely didn't think he was ready. Now, I'll remind that Alex Chiasson had a great start to his NHL career, I think scoring in his first 6 games or something like that, and then slowed down enough that his current great run with Edmonton is a big surprise. But I think Brady will continue to rack up points. Not sure if he was intimidated last year and passed the puck too much, or if he had to dial back his physicality to not get too many penalties. I also think he matured a ton - remember his lady back-check on the late goal by Michigan?
- Status