In its final game of the semester, the Boston University men’s hockey team takes on Dartmouth College. Matt and Liam bring you the game via the infamous live blog, follow along here.
In its final game of the semester, the Boston University men’s hockey team takes on Dartmouth College. Matt and Liam bring you the game via the infamous live blog, follow along here.
TK1180 • Dec 22, 2018 at 8:54 am
What makes moving Switzer up such a sure thing? If it is such a cure all, then why hasn’t either Quinn or O’Connell done it yet? They aren’t exactly tearing it up this season or last
TK1180 • Dec 21, 2018 at 7:37 pm
It seems that as long as Fabbro and Switzer stay healthy we are a shoo-in to win the national Championship. Let’s be real here people! Santa isn’t coming to Comm Ave anytime soon. This year’s team is not ready, willing, or able to win anything.
Colin Doherty • Dec 21, 2018 at 11:41 am
Son of cezar you want Fabbro to coach as well. He plays 45 min a game he can’t play forward too without giving up some minutes on D. My experiment would have depending on circumstances A you need a little more offense some finesse you would put ferrance up on forward for a few shifts move switzer back for a few shifts paired up with a fabro or a Crotty guys that are responsible on the defensive end of things. If you wanted to switch lines up to get a different look during a game throw switzer up at forward he has always produced offensively he may not be a forward but he could Learn just look what oskanen did a few years back.
vinnie • Dec 21, 2018 at 11:33 am
i am with you Caesar. other than being down a healthy body, My feeling about Wise being out is blah. he did show a flash in that BC game at home but otherwise, he is still trying to figure the pace and physicality of HE.
for once i do agree with you Colin. i think moving Switzer up front makes sense. why not try it
just wish they could bring in an mid-season impact player aka freddie meyer, tommi degerman, chris o’sullican etc. (not oscar andren) i know it is not easy to do and i am sure Albie is beating the bushes
sonofcaesarcarlaci • Dec 21, 2018 at 9:53 am
Vito, Wise “impressive” ???? How so. No numbers at all.never has the puck when he is on the ice. Sorry to have him hurt but maybe some of this young guys are not ready for college hockey. A lot to put on an 18 year old kid most of the time. Some can do it most can not. Fabbro is the one to put up front on one of the top three lines. Need more TALENT in the first three lines.
Vito diGregorio • Dec 21, 2018 at 1:59 pm
IMO, from what i have seen of Wise he has all the ingredients needed to be a top Div. one player, speed, toughness, and vision. You wait and see he will be a great playmaker for the Terriers if he decides to stay, and i hope he will. He did play an excellent game vs B.C.
Colin Doherty • Dec 20, 2018 at 6:43 pm
Fabro is playing in Spengler cup more reason to watch his minutes when he returns. He’s a class act he gives 110% all the time but I’m worried about how hard he is pushing it. Bu relies on him way to much. I must say it is comforting watching a player coming down ice and seeing Fabro back there. In two years I have not seen him get beat one on one yet.
Glenn C Staub • Dec 20, 2018 at 6:18 pm
And another reason to try him on one of the forward lines is that none of them are “en fuego” LOL.
Rui Estrela • Dec 20, 2018 at 4:09 pm
I’m with Collin try thr rifle man switwer at forward and in case u need help on d with a injury or whatever hey it can’t hurt .. Go bu tough 2nd half but ready for the challenge.. GO BU
Vito • Dec 20, 2018 at 10:21 am
Sorry to hear that about Wise. imo he has been one of the most impressive terriers this season. Experimenting with Switzer up front is an idea, at this point anything that could improve offensive output is worth a try.
Glenn C Staub • Dec 20, 2018 at 9:53 am
I would be happy to see Albie give Switzer an opportunity to be a wing on the fourth line. I wonder if he has played that position in high school or juniors … ever before?
Glenn Staub • Dec 18, 2018 at 4:21 pm
Might as well play those teams. Either way, we will have to play them if we make the tournament.
Terrier Lifer • Dec 18, 2018 at 10:50 am
7 of our next 10 games are against teams currently in the Top 13 in the Pairwise:
#1 UMASS (2 games)
#3 Quinnipiac (1 game)
#9 Arizona St (2 games)
#12 Providence (1 game)
#13 Northeastern (1 game)
It’s a much harder road the 2nd half of this season compared to last season. How BU fares in this stretch will potentially make-or-break the season IMO.
Glenn C Staub • Dec 16, 2018 at 12:15 am
Yes Vito, no worries. Carpenter seems to have a superficial leg injury. He almost was able to play on Friday but did not. It seems he should be fine for the next game. And thanks for pointing out the quality wins that Dartmouth has. I was just focusing on their low Pairwise ranking.
Vito diGregorio • Dec 15, 2018 at 11:12 pm
Had a terrific center ice seat to view the game. I think Ottie kind of stole this one. Some difficulties in our own end, and bad passes led to numerous counter attack opportunities for The Big Green. But it was a good victory against a good tough physical ECAC opponent who have victories over Cornell, Quinnipiac, Yale, and Harvard under their belts. BTW, anyone know why Carpenter was not available for this game.?
sonofcaesarcarlaci • Dec 15, 2018 at 8:36 am
Thanx Matt again for bringing BU Hockey to my home via the Blog. Those of us long time fans who are to far away to go to the games any more really appreciate efforts like your who do it with out compensation. Good luck in your future in communications.
Glenn C Staub • Dec 15, 2018 at 11:58 am
Well said SoCC!
Glenn C Staub • Dec 14, 2018 at 11:47 pm
Very nice way to end the semester … with two straight wins. So glad that Harper got his first goal and added an assist. Although Dartmouth is far from a ranked team, the win was impressive in that we did it without Carpenter, Bowers, Krys and Wise. Happy holidays!
P.S. Downing • Dec 15, 2018 at 11:15 am
“the win was impressive in that we did it without Carpenter, Bowers, Krys and Wise.”: Well said Mr. Staub!
I too was happy to see Harper rewarded while playing at an elevated level – he is showing a return to form. After nearly a full year off due to a significant health issue, it is more than understandable that an early season span of fine-tuning would be required. That appears to have been accomplished.
Keeping the faith for a resurgent second half, and extending a Merry Christmas.
Happy Chanukah Glenn, and others. PSD
Glenn C Staub • Dec 15, 2018 at 11:57 am
Thanks Paul … for your comments and Chanukah greetings! Merry Christmas to you!