Umass really ran the table this year, hell of a season and they proved why they earned it.
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Owen Bawn
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I am a bitter old man.
Actually, I’m glad you explained the animus against UMass. Valid point.
Already looking forward to next season, hopefully with a Beanpot tournament and a Boston Frozen Four!
Thanks for this thread!
Owen Bawn
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When I was a kid I played shinny and pond hockey with Joe Mallen, who was hired as head coach at UMass in 92 to bring the program to D1. He had coached at UMass Boston and then was an assistant to Len Ceglarski at BC for about 10 years. He was a goalie at Michigan State. After UMass let him go he left college coaching and became a prep school coach and guidance counselor. Surprised no one in the media sought him out this week for an interview. I think he won 3 games his first year at UMass. It was tough sledding, starting a program from scratch.
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Guess what begins tonight??? Hint: the women began last night with a win at Penn State...
Enjoyed seeing a couple of Bruins/Terriers (McAvoy and Coyle) enjoying the dismantling of the Yankees last evening!
Looking forward to Feb 7th!
Looking forward to Feb 7th!
Owen Bawn
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A Massachusetts kid transferred to UMass from Providence over the summer, and a kid from Cape Cod might finally get some ice time this year, so there is finally going to be a Massachusetts native playing for the state's "flagship" university.
Not a great start for either Comm Ave school. Bentley? Sacred Heart? Ugh.
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Owen Bawn
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BC has done well with the Newhook family. The Newfoundland to Boston connection has always been strong...
bceagles.com
Hockey East Tabs Newhook Rookie of the Week - Boston College Athletics
Newhook had a five-point week for the Eagles, scoring three goals and assisting on two others.
Owen Bawn
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My boys thoroughly roughed up a weak Maine squad Thursday night, but then lost to them in the OT shootout last night. Every weekend has been the same so far this season- BC has a great game the first night, and then can't put them away the second night. Several consecutive split weekend series get you knocked out of the top 10. Jerry York coaches these kids so that they're peaking in March, and he's had more success than any other college hockey coach, so I guess he's earned the benefit of the doubt...
www.bcinterruption.com
Boston College Men’s Hockey Ties Maine, "Loses" Shootout
The Boston College men’s hockey team continues to struggle to win 2 games in a week, as they tied Maine tonight 2-2 and then "lost" the shootout. BC was without top defensemen Marshall Warren and...
www.bcinterruption.com
Owen Bawn
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BC had to cancel games against Notre Dame and Harvard due to Covid protocols, but finally were back in action last night beating Brown convincingly. They're in action Friday night at BU in a battle of America's current leaders in underachieving teams. There is nothing in college sports to compare with the Boston College-Boston University hockey rivalry. Nothing. Ten national championships, five apiece, and they've literally been playing for a hundred years. In 1978 BU actually beat BC in the national championship game. And they're not only in the same region, or the same state, or even the same city. No, they're on the same street.
From 2009:
www.wsj.com
From 2009:
BU vs. BC: A Beantown Rivalry on Ice
When it comes to sports rivalries, there's nothing quite like the battle between Boston College and Boston University. Watch excerpts from the documentary "The Battle of Comm Ave.\
Owen Bawn
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BC 4 BU 3 OT shootout. This rivalry never disappoints. A terrific college hockey game. BU was up 2-0 after 2, but BC scored 3x early in the third to take the lead. BU tied the game at 3 with about 6 minutes left, and after a scoreless OT period BC finally won in the fifth inning(?) of the shootout.
Just watched the highlights. Should have gone out and found NESN somewhere. Old school BU sweaters. Classic game, minus the shootout, of course.
Owen Bawn
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I'm not a fan of shootouts. A tie is a tie. It happens. Sometimes, like last night, it is the proper outcome to an exceptionally well played game by both sides.
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Did you see Boldy’s power play shift tonight? The kid might have had a couple of assists before finishing himself.
Did you see Boldy’s power play shift tonight? The kid might have had a couple of assists before finishing himself.
BU needed a weekend like this
Nice to see the college guys at the Olympics.
Looking forward to the Beanpot final Monday. BU has turned their season around with a couple win streaks.
Looking forward to the Beanpot final Monday. BU has turned their season around with a couple win streaks.
Late game winner! #32 for BU, and the Terriers are rolling. I’d like to see better finishing, though.
I wish the Huskies and Bulldogs were playing better this year but The Mavericks and Gophers are having fun seasons. I’ve been able to catch a few of the Mavs and Gophs games in person. So great to sit in a hockey arena again.
Waited all day to see the regular season finale and BU is playing awful. Gave up 6 goals before getting an unreal goal from Skoog. It'll make ESPN Top 10 in the losing effort.
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