Beanpot Championship Notebook
Beanpot Final Notebook, by Lee Urton
Lee Urton
Parker: ‘People Are Sick’ of BU, BC in Beanpot Final
Leading off the notebook from the Beanpot semifinals, Lee Urton reports that Boston University coach Jack Parker understands that it’s not good for the Beanpot for his team and Boston College always to be in the finals.
Top Ten Storylines Of The 2009 Postseason
Every year features wonderful hockey in the postseason. It seems that when the NCAA tournament rolls around, teams naturally ratchet up the intensity, the drama, and the excitement. Whether it is a multiple-overtime game or a goal the likes of which no one has ever seen, incredible efforts seem to arrive at the end of … Read more
Notebook: Boston University-Ohio State
Even Steven One of the main strengths of BU’s team is the even scoring across the four forward lines, and this game showed that as all four lines had at least one goal, including two from the fourth line. 11 players on the team had points in tonight’s game. “I like to say I have … Read more
Notebook: North Dakota-New Hampshire
Narrowest of Margins In Friday night’s West Regional action, Minnesota-Duluth scored an extra-attacker tying goal versus Princeton with just 0.8 seconds left in the game, before going on to win after more than 15 minutes of overtime. But New Hampshire eclipsed even that narrow margin, scoring with just 0.1 seconds left in the game. Of … Read more
Championship Notebook
Local Women Make Good Wisconsin featured three key players from New England, each playing in front of family and friends in Boston’s Agganis Arena. All three had an outstanding pair of games. Meghan Duggan, from Danvers, Mass., finished the weekend with one goal and four assists, Hanover, New Hampshire’s Hilary Knight had three goals and … Read more
Mercyhurst Stuns Minnesota
Mercyhurst scored five straight goals in the first and second periods and weathered a frantic Minnesota comeback attempt to win 5-4 and advance to the NCAA Championship game. The appearance in the title game will be the first for the 10-year-old program. “This game is like our entire season; it’s been a dramatic ride,” said … Read more
Wisconsin Storms Past UMD To NCAA Championship Game
With a 5-1 win over Minnesota-Duluth, including four power-play goals, Wisconsin advanced to the NCAA championship game for the fourth straight year, the longest such streak in women’s hockey. The night belonged to Hilary Knight, who had two goals and two assists, and Wisconsin captain Erika Lawler, who chipped in two goals on the power … Read more
Stack’s Shorthander Gives BC Third Beanpot Title
In a game that featured fast skating, crisp passing, numerous scoring chances, multiple penalties, and outstanding goaltending, Boston College outlasted Harvard 1-0 as the Eagles won their third Beanpot title in the last four years, after never having won it before. “It was a fun game to watch,” said BC coach Katie King. Harvard coach … Read more
Notebook: Boston College-Harvard
There was some controversy surrounding Monday’s second BC goal, which was scored by Eagle forward Brian Gibbons as he crashed the net and Boston College tied the game at 2. After the goal, Harvard coach Ted Donato could be seen arguing with the referees to no avail. “When I first saw the goal, my first … Read more
Notebook: Boston University-Northeastern
With most successful hockey teams, winning is usually tied to success on specialty teams. This is certainly true for Boston University, which sports the nation’s best power play, at a 24.8% success rate. The Terriers had just three shorthanded goals so far this season, however, so it was stunning — to both teams — when … Read more
Notebook: Northeastern-Boston College
In last year’s semifinal against Harvard, Northeastern started flat, allowed three quick strikes to the Crimson, and ended up losing both Beanpot games. This year was a completely different story, as the Huskies won a yawner against BC. Northeastern equaled its season high in goals with six, and after a 1-1 tie early, the Eagles … Read more
BU’s Drury, NU’s McGillis Inducted To Beanpot Hall of Fame
Two players, Boston University’s Chris Drury and Northeastern’s Dan McGillis, have been selected for the Beanpot Hall of Fame this year. Drury, part of the first class to ever win four Beanpot championships, was Beanpot MVP in 1996 and scored seven goals in the eight Beanpot games in his career, good for fourth in goals … Read more
Notebook: Boston University-Harvard
Statistically, Boston University has the top power play in the country, scoring at a 23.8% clip with the man-advantage so far this season. This game stayed true to form, as the Terriers were 2-for-6 on the power play, including the third-period game winner from Jason Lawrence. “The power play won the game for us,” said … Read more
Walter Brown Award Semifinalists Announced
Semifinalists for the Walter Brown Award, presented each year to the best American-born college hockey player from New England, were announced by the Gridiron Club of Greater Boston, the presenter of the award. Sixteen players were nominated as semifinalists, including three from Northeastern and two from Boston University. Nominees included 12 forwards, three defensemen, and … Read more
Beanpot Notebook: Championship Monday
On one of the most dramatic nights of Beanpot hockey in recent memory, Lee Urton notes the influence of the youngsters.
Beanpot Notebook
Harvard starts fast and hangs on, Boston College gets a pregame boost, and video replay takes a hand in Monday’s Beanpot semifinals. Lee Urton reports.
Notebook: Boston College vs. Miami
What A Difference A Day Makes One of the reasons that Miami advanced to the Northeast Regional finals was the play of the penalty-killing unit. The RedHawks held New Hampshire 0-for-7 on the power play Saturday, and that made all the difference in the one-goal win. So that made BC’s second goal on Sunday in … Read more
Notebook: Miami vs. New Hampshire
Make The Most Of It The RedHawks made sure to take advantage of the shots they had: they scored on their first shot on goal in the first period, and again on their first shot in the third period. Contrast that to New Hampshire, which couldn’t covert until its 38th shot, with just five minutes … Read more
Cycle Time
Two ECACHL representatives started the NCAA tournament, but none remained Saturday evening. Is it more evidence of a down cycle for the league, or much ado about nothing? Lee Urton reports.