The No. 13 Boston University men’s hockey have their first Hockey East match up tonight against the Merrimack Warriors. Read Matt’s preview here and follow along with our live blog.
Colin. I have to agree with you 100% about play in the O zone. Parker’s teams could check in the O zone so well. Remember when BU dominated play in the O zone so much you thought the ice was tilted ? Those were the days my friend. Yes, go, BU for sure tonight.
This years team cannot be compared to last years or any other. It will develop its own identity. The rough start was pretty predictable considering the unsettling and disruptive offseason.
When a coach leaves unexpectedly and so late it is ultimately up to those in charge to make decisive and aggressive action.
B.U did the opposite. The previous coach agreed to a lengthy extension and a healthy increase in salary and then reneged on his commitment and abruptly left for even greener pastures. Obviously using the athletic director as leverage and playing him like a violin.
I cannot believe that this helped the athletic directors career or creditability among the trustees and president of the university after everyone ultimately agreed on a new longer and more lucrative financial arrangement.
It took for ever to name a new coach
It is my humble opinion that Albie was not the first choice and I would not be surprised if the final decision for the coach was much higher up the food chain.
As I previously stated the program was left in total disarray as he who will not be mentioned torched every bridge and relationship as he ran out the door. Including hurting the credibility and career of the athletic director, huge future and current scheduling problems, attendance issues and fund raising problems.
I am rooting for Albie to turn it around but it will take time and patience How to you ignore, insult passionate alumni, students and dismantle a strong FOH and expect everyone to come back ?
i am concerned about next year too. the only goalie coming is vinnie pupura. know anything about him. sounds like grant rollheiser to me
the whole point of the first semester is to not have to dig yourself out of a huge hole. they barely made the ncaa, thanks to winning the HE title. i would not count on that
friday is our fifth game (4 hainaut ncaa opponents). i say the game is HUGE. lose that and confidence takes a serious hit
Terriers have plenty of time to right the ship. They have played only 1 league game and i would agree that a win at home vs the Friars would instill confidence in the team. Don’t know what happened vs Merrimack but the team looked fast and resilient in their victory vs a very good USA under 18 team. Bowers , Harper, and Carpenter, along with farabee, and Wise look to provide good firepower. Probably playing back to back nights and against a defensive oriented Merrimack team in that rink had an effect but this group has to get used to that.
Ah Colin, Thanks for bringing the sun back to Comm ave!!! As far as Jake being the best goalie in college hockey, I am not sure he is the best goalie on Comm ave. He needs to be much more consistent. Please spare us the message about what great kids they are. That is all well and good but if they can’t produce at this level, then they need to sit.
Good reference, Anonymous! Funny how 3/4 losses brings radio silence from some. It is still early but not winning on road isn’t a good sign. Anyway Colin’s attention is somewhere around Kenmore/Fenway area for the next week or so. TK out….
Yes, anonymous, if I see one line from his apologist I will cyber puke.( Is it possible to cyber puke ? If so I will in this case). As to the game/ team outlook, Maybe too early to judge. Can not believe we can not score although we are not deep at all in quality forwards. Thanx for the great job on the blog again, Matt.
i just hope we don’t have to hear this year how Jake Ottenger is the best goalie in college hockey. please spare me the white noise. yanked tonight. pathetic
SonofCaesarCarlaci • Oct 26, 2018 at 7:40 am
Colin. I have to agree with you 100% about play in the O zone. Parker’s teams could check in the O zone so well. Remember when BU dominated play in the O zone so much you thought the ice was tilted ? Those were the days my friend. Yes, go, BU for sure tonight.
Frozen Out • Oct 25, 2018 at 11:54 am
This years team cannot be compared to last years or any other. It will develop its own identity. The rough start was pretty predictable considering the unsettling and disruptive offseason.
When a coach leaves unexpectedly and so late it is ultimately up to those in charge to make decisive and aggressive action.
B.U did the opposite. The previous coach agreed to a lengthy extension and a healthy increase in salary and then reneged on his commitment and abruptly left for even greener pastures. Obviously using the athletic director as leverage and playing him like a violin.
I cannot believe that this helped the athletic directors career or creditability among the trustees and president of the university after everyone ultimately agreed on a new longer and more lucrative financial arrangement.
It took for ever to name a new coach
It is my humble opinion that Albie was not the first choice and I would not be surprised if the final decision for the coach was much higher up the food chain.
As I previously stated the program was left in total disarray as he who will not be mentioned torched every bridge and relationship as he ran out the door. Including hurting the credibility and career of the athletic director, huge future and current scheduling problems, attendance issues and fund raising problems.
I am rooting for Albie to turn it around but it will take time and patience How to you ignore, insult passionate alumni, students and dismantle a strong FOH and expect everyone to come back ?
vinnie • Oct 23, 2018 at 10:39 am
yes, that would be great if he was a quality one
i am concerned about next year too. the only goalie coming is vinnie pupura. know anything about him. sounds like grant rollheiser to me
the whole point of the first semester is to not have to dig yourself out of a huge hole. they barely made the ncaa, thanks to winning the HE title. i would not count on that
friday is our fifth game (4 hainaut ncaa opponents). i say the game is HUGE. lose that and confidence takes a serious hit
Vito diGregorio • Oct 23, 2018 at 6:28 pm
Terriers have plenty of time to right the ship. They have played only 1 league game and i would agree that a win at home vs the Friars would instill confidence in the team. Don’t know what happened vs Merrimack but the team looked fast and resilient in their victory vs a very good USA under 18 team. Bowers , Harper, and Carpenter, along with farabee, and Wise look to provide good firepower. Probably playing back to back nights and against a defensive oriented Merrimack team in that rink had an effect but this group has to get used to that.
sonofcaesarcarlaci • Oct 23, 2018 at 8:04 am
Yea, Vinnie. Our number one goalie should be a back up somewhere. I wonder if we can get a good goalie at the semester break ????
vinnie • Oct 22, 2018 at 8:44 pm
a great back up. cyber puke
TK1180 • Oct 22, 2018 at 5:41 pm
Ah Colin, Thanks for bringing the sun back to Comm ave!!! As far as Jake being the best goalie in college hockey, I am not sure he is the best goalie on Comm ave. He needs to be much more consistent. Please spare us the message about what great kids they are. That is all well and good but if they can’t produce at this level, then they need to sit.
SonofCaesarCarlaci • Oct 22, 2018 at 4:25 pm
Thanx, Vinnie
vinnie • Oct 22, 2018 at 2:04 pm
cyber puking….. hilarious, Caesar
sonofcaesarcarlaci • Oct 22, 2018 at 7:44 am
Colin. You have a blind love for this goalie. Please WATCH the games he plays. I tried to cyber puke but apparently it will not work on this site.
TK1180 • Oct 21, 2018 at 2:35 pm
Good reference, Anonymous! Funny how 3/4 losses brings radio silence from some. It is still early but not winning on road isn’t a good sign. Anyway Colin’s attention is somewhere around Kenmore/Fenway area for the next week or so. TK out….
sonofcaesarcarlaci • Oct 21, 2018 at 7:57 am
Yes, anonymous, if I see one line from his apologist I will cyber puke.( Is it possible to cyber puke ? If so I will in this case). As to the game/ team outlook, Maybe too early to judge. Can not believe we can not score although we are not deep at all in quality forwards. Thanx for the great job on the blog again, Matt.
Anonymous • Oct 20, 2018 at 11:23 pm
Just cause Jake had a bad night doesn’t mean you’ve got to bring colin into this okay.
Jake’s the real deal. Everyone’s allowed a bad night.
Anonymous • Oct 20, 2018 at 9:47 pm
i just hope we don’t have to hear this year how Jake Ottenger is the best goalie in college hockey. please spare me the white noise. yanked tonight. pathetic