The bu announcers seem to thiink the series will start on Friday. That would even more convenient for thed NU kids on Co-Op and fans who have to travel any serious distance.
Does anyone know what is the story with Noonan? I think yesterday was his third major penalty and doesn't that now carry an automatic suspension in HE or NCAA? Any word if Warsofsky will return from his concussion?
Parker said he'll appeal Noonan's game misconduct last night because he didn't think Noonan ever made contact with McNeely's head. He said it was definitely an elbow, but not a contact to the head. I thought it was clearly a hit to the head, but I only saw it on replay once, so I guess I'd have to see it again. If the HE offices agree with Parker, Noonan won't have to miss a game. If they don't, Noonan will miss Game 1.
As for Warsofsky, I'm guessing no decision will be made until later in the week. It would definitely be interesting to see what Parker would do if Noonan was suspended and Warsofsky wasn't ready to go. My guess would be to move Rosen back to D and shift Santana or Gilroy to center.
What's the exact rule? Third major penalty is a suspension? Third game misconduct? Or third game DQ?
From what I understand, your third game misconduct results in an automatic one-game suspension.
Well, Noonan's out then.
...unless Parker's appeal goes through
Yeah I didn't get a good look at it but I thought he hit the head. Parker said in the press conference that he clearly the shoulder pad with his elbow and it is clear on the replay so if thats the case it would get changed but if not that hurts. Noonan has been one of the best if not best defenseman on this team all year. I think him and Clendening have been the best defensive pairing out there for BU.