Jim ConnellyBoston College head coach Jerry York learned something about his team on Thursday night — that it has the character to win big games. Coming off a heartbreaking 2-1 overtime loss to Boston University in the Beanpot championship game, York’s Eagles gave up an early shorthanded goal to Maine, a team the veteran coach says … Read more
What does Boston University’s dominance of the Beanpot mean to the tournament’s relevance? Jim Connelly fields that question, then salutes Connecticut’s rise through Atlantic Hockey and stares down the race in the ECACHL.
That ends things from the TD Banknorth Garden. Yes, it does seem like Groundhog’s Day with BU winning for the 28th time in 55 years. But anyone who had the chance to see Monday title game will tell you that it was one of the more entertaining, edge of your seat games in the tournament’s … Read more
That ends things from the TD Banknorth Garden. Yes, it does seem like Groundhog’s Day with BU winning for the 28th time in 55 years. But anyone who had the chance to see Monday title game will tell you that it was one of the more entertaining, edge of your seat games in the tournament’s … Read more
BU goaltender John Curry was a walking record book after Monday night’s game. His .985 save percentage was the all-time best in Beanpot history and earned him the Eberly Award as the goaltender who plays both games of the tournament and posts the highest save percentage. Curry allowed just one goal on 65 shots. He … Read more
BU goaltender John Curry was a walking record book after Monday night’s game. His .985 save percentage was the all-time best in Beanpot history and earned him the Eberly Award as the goaltender who plays both games of the tournament and posts the highest save percentage. Curry allowed just one goal on 65 shots. He … Read more
Some quotes from the players and coaches of both teams after tonight’s thrilling, 2-1 overtime victory for Boston University over Boston College: BU head coach Jack Parker: “I told everyone on the BC team that I thought they deserved better tonight.” “I can’t say enough about John Curry. I can’t say enough about the way … Read more
Some quotes from the players and coaches of both teams after tonight’s thrilling, 2-1 overtime victory for Boston University over Boston College: BU head coach Jack Parker: “I told everyone on the BC team that I thought they deserved better tonight.” “I can’t say enough about John Curry. I can’t say enough about the way … Read more
Brian McGuirk, after taking a faceoff and beating BC’s opposing winger, fired a shot that surprised Schneider to win the game and the championship at 5:06 of overtime. BU has captured its third straight and 28th all-time Beanpot championship, 2-1. The goal sent the BU student section into pandemonium. Announcement of the tournament MVP and … Read more
Brian McGuirk, after taking a faceoff and beating BC’s opposing winger, fired a shot that surprised Schneider to win the game and the championship at 5:06 of overtime. BU has captured its third straight and 28th all-time Beanpot championship, 2-1. The goal sent the BU student section into pandemonium. Announcement of the tournament MVP and … Read more
This could be one of those games that settle in for a long, winter nightÂÂ
This could be one of those games that settle in for a long, winter nightÂÂ
Joe Rooney had the game-winner on his stick but tried to pick a corner on Curry, missing the net high. 1:55 played thus far in overtime.
Joe Rooney had the game-winner on his stick but tried to pick a corner on Curry, missing the net high. 1:55 played thus far in overtime.
Just 44 second into overtime, Boyle got off a hard wrist shot from the slot on a rush that required a nice pad save from Curry.
Just 44 second into overtime, Boyle got off a hard wrist shot from the slot on a rush that required a nice pad save from Curry.
BC had 29 attempts on goal during the third period, 13 of them on target, seven blocked by the defense and nine missing the net. BU had 14 attempts with just four getting through to Schneider, one hitting the pipe (Roche), with the defense blocking five and four shots going wide. BC holds a 35-21 … Read more
BC had 29 attempts on goal during the third period, 13 of them on target, seven blocked by the defense and nine missing the net. BU had 14 attempts with just four getting through to Schneider, one hitting the pipe (Roche), with the defense blocking five and four shots going wide. BC holds a 35-21 … Read more
This is the ninth time the championship game has gone to overtime and the third time that it has been BC and BU playing. BC has won the previous two overtime contests in the title game against the Terriers.
This is the ninth time the championship game has gone to overtime and the third time that it has been BC and BU playing. BC has won the previous two overtime contests in the title game against the Terriers.