Friday, the No. 18 Boston University men’s hockey team upset N0. 14/15 Boston College in overtime to play for the opportunity to head to the NCAA tournament. BU controls their own fate – if they win, they make the tournament, if the lose their season is over. Follow our live blog as Matt follows the drama of the Hockey East Championship game.
Glenn Staub • Mar 21, 2018 at 12:08 am
Yes, I totally agree with you Larry. It will be interesting to see how Cornell responds to that defeat against Princeton. Will that loss frazzle them and destroy the momentum and confidence with which they’ve played, or will it make them an even more fierce opponent? I am guessing the latter. Their goalie reminds me of Millan in 2009. Go Terriers!
Frozen Out • Mar 20, 2018 at 1:17 pm
Glenn,
I am taking one game at a time. It should be understood that Cornell is an outstanding team and although they stubbed their toe against Princeton, I am sure they will be well prepared for the rematch of Red Hot Hockey. That being said I really like the way the Terriers are playing So it should be a very competitive game.
I just hope we have a game on Sunday! Realistically the pressure is on the big red and B.U. has nothing to lose because except for Colin and Rui nobody thought they would be playing this weekend.
The team that handles the moment the best will win.
Rui Estrela • Mar 20, 2018 at 3:21 pm
Well said frozen out .. Go bu
vinnie • Mar 20, 2018 at 8:33 am
me too. what a difference a weekend makes. last weekend i had my reservations that they could win the HE title. this weekend, more optimistic. this is a tough bracket. 4 good teams
vinnie • Mar 19, 2018 at 6:52 pm
Rui,
I intend to be there on Sat. I agree with you that we were a different team in november when we played Cornell and that the freshman have improved leaps and bounds. cockerel and bowers especially. crone needs more time which is cool
the way we are playing NOW,
i like our chances even against NU
Rui Estrela • Mar 20, 2018 at 1:16 am
I’ll be there so it should be good we are ona a good streak lets keep it going … Amonte and cockeril and Bowers came a long way as has crotty and katsanlo …I like our chances this weekend!!!
Frozen Out • Mar 19, 2018 at 3:54 pm
Congratulations to D.Q. , his staff and the entire team for a memorable weekend. I felt appropriate to comment prior to the end of the season because as I always stated it is a result orientated business and when you win a championship you deserve praise. This was the type of effort I expected this season. Better late than never.
In particular eliminating those miserable beagles in an elimination game and knocking them out of the NCAA tournament was extremely satisfying. Especially since the referees must have graduated from the chestnut hill community school of reffing. The Maroon and Gold stripped bandits did everything in there power to prevent the Terriers from winning. Disallowing a goal ,when clearly our player was pushed into their goaltending and allowing one when two beagles sat on Jake , like he was apiece of furniture. Instead of complaining, I was really proud of mental toughness of the team to immediately put it behind them, tie the game and win in overtime.
My crystal ball is foggy and I had planned a family birthday party the next night. So I donated my tickets to a former employee of the university , who I think is still celebrating. The truth be told when I made these plans I knew that it was the final but I did not think that this team would make it that far. Boy was I wrong!
As far as next week, who knows? Cornell is big, fast, strong and lost five games. I saw the first meeting and B.U. played well
the second half of the game but could not over come a three goal deficit .
Does it really matter ? As far as I am concerned B.U. is playing with house money with nothing to lose. The pressure is on Cornell If the play like they did in the Hockey East Playoffs I suppose any thing is possible.
Glenn Staub • Mar 19, 2018 at 4:17 pm
Excellent post Larry! I get the feeling that you’re Frozen-Back-In now, eh? 😉
Rui Estrela • Mar 19, 2018 at 5:40 pm
Great post frozen out.. Go bu
Paulie • Mar 19, 2018 at 12:11 pm
Great job rui
LG • Mar 19, 2018 at 11:55 am
Thanks Glenn for the response. I hope he comes back too. If he does come back he will have a tremendous senior year, hopefully paired again with Brady. Also, I think he can become a free agent, in August, after his senior year. He would look great with Charlie and Grzzz on the Bruins.
Glenn Staub • Mar 19, 2018 at 7:04 pm
I happen to think Jordan would look especially good in Rangers Blue! He could get totally involved in the very worthwhile Hockey in Harlem program.
Glenn Staub • Mar 18, 2018 at 5:19 pm
Hi LG! Although I am hoping with all my being that Greenway will come back for his senior year, that trophy presentation was not indicative. All captains and seniors were invited. He and Bobo are junior alternate captains.
LG • Mar 18, 2018 at 1:39 pm
Did anyone else observe that when they called the seniors up who were playing their last HE Tournament game for a picture (with the trophy) that Greenway joined the picture. Perhaps, signaling his intentions?
Vito diGregorio • Mar 18, 2018 at 11:18 am
Red Hot Hockey twice in the same season? Doesn’t get any better than that does it? terriers usually play very well against Cornell, at least in recent history but NU might lie ahead. Anyways it should be fun and all in Worchester, I don’t think it could have gone any better.
Guest • Mar 18, 2018 at 9:28 am
30 sometimes 40 comments killing the coach and team while they were figuring it all out and now they win HE, most satisfying tournament win in a long time ( BC,PC) and we get what, 10 comments?
Boys are clicking at the right time…. Go bu!!
Rui Estrela • Mar 19, 2018 at 11:49 am
Well said!!! Its pathetic!!! Go bu
Dan • Mar 18, 2018 at 9:04 am
Where’s Larry!!!!!! Great weekend. After the first 10 minutes last night they played fantastic and dominated the game. Jake played well but I would have picked Melanson as the MVP.
Glenn Staub • Mar 18, 2018 at 2:13 pm
I was wondering the exact same thing. However, now I remember him saying that he would not come back on until the season ends. Hmmm, how convenient for him. He doesn’t have to deal with the Hockey East Championship that his all-time favorite coach won last night LOL.
vinnie • Mar 18, 2018 at 8:17 am
this team will go as far as the Big O will take us. it is on his shoulders. if he does not let in any softies, then we got a real good shot to go far.
i think this was personally satisfying for DQ and his staff for their first Eichel-less trophy.
yes Caesar. i weaseled a seat in the first row balcony, center ice. watched that forecheck and thought of the old BU teams. that was as dominating a second and third period as i have seen from BU in awhile. they were smothering PC
how can greenway come back? i would be shocked to see that, but imagine if he does
Son of Caesar carlaci • Mar 18, 2018 at 8:06 am
Great job on the forecheck. Waited for that all year. I don’t know how or why they started the all out forechek on the O. That is how you win with the old style BU forecheck. Also great breakout with long passes up boards. Was scarred with Jake in net as he is still very slow to his left side but PC could not take advantage. Vinnie so right about fourth line. VERY NECESSARY when you are in these playoff games. Otherwise other lines get gassed. Can’t wait till next week. GO BU. !!!!
Glenn Staub • Mar 18, 2018 at 7:50 am
TK, you are so full of humble pie that you over-credited Oettinger LOL: Only one shut-out.
TK1180 • Mar 18, 2018 at 9:11 am
Right Glenn, I meant 2 shutouts vs PC.
Tk1180 • Mar 18, 2018 at 6:02 am
Haven’t posted because I’ve been too full of humble pie. Greenway played like an NHLer and his line mates weren’t far behind. One of the most dominant one line performances ever. Thought Oettinger was good enough but a little loose with the rebounds. Still, pitching two shutouts in one weekend is big time! Cant believe they’re still alive but what the hell! It only takes 4 wins! Glenn, you’re still a RS!
vinnie • Mar 17, 2018 at 10:38 pm
Quinn coached a great game. his use of the 4th line a key points was perfect. the time out he called in the third period was timely
i have said this before, but Gabriel Chabot is a great 4th line player. he makes stuff happen. the whole 4th line was great
melanson- what a find. he and greenway work great together
cockerel reminds me of chris higgins the way he thinks the game on another level
now tonight’s game shows how the Big O can be an elite goalie.
thought fabbro looked a bit shaky
Glenn Staub • Mar 17, 2018 at 10:00 pm
Yes indeed! So proud! And the season is a definite success with this piece of hardware. I can’t believe how Melanson has been playing. At first, I was scratching my head as to how he was playing on the first line. Quinn knew what he was doing. So many of our guys are peaking at the right time but none more than #23. Maybe he could go for his doctorate next year? 😉
Vito diGregorio • Mar 17, 2018 at 9:43 pm
tremendous effort by the entire club after a shaky start. Terriers dominated periods 2 and 3 and could have won much more comfortably. What a second half comeback by this group showing that they are truly a team willing to sacrifice for each other to achieve their goals. The season is a success regardless of what happens in the NCAAs. Greenway , Tkachuk, Melanson awesome all weekend along with Bowers and Carpenter sacrificing and playing in all three zones. Fourth line also were key contributors. Congratulations boys, you’ve made all of us very proud to be BU
Glenn Staub • Mar 17, 2018 at 9:33 pm
Congrats to our Terriers and to Rui for making and sticking by his fearless forecast: A Hockey East Championship for Boston University!