Jim Connelly

The teams are back at it for the second period of play. BC killed off the final seconds of the penalty to Gerbe and the teams are back to five-a-side.

Here are a couple more stats for the first period of play: As I mentioned, BU held a slight, 11-9 lead in shots. That said, BC had more quality chances, getting five shots off from the grade ‘A’ area compared to BU’s three. BC attemped 20 shots in total, missing the net three times and … Read more

The first period of the 55th Beanpot title game is in the books with BU leading BC, 1-0. The Terriers outshot the Eagles, 11-9, in a period that featured plenty of up-and-down, fast-paced hockey. BU will start the second period on the power play, as Gerbe serves the final 30 seconds of ihs tripping minor.

Nathan Gerbe was whistled for tripping in the offensive zone, much to the dismay of the BC faithful, most of whom felt it was a dive by the BU defenseman when shown on the Jumbotron. Nonetheless, BU will go on the power play for the first time tonight with 1:30 remaining in the first.

An almost annual occurance at the Beanpot is the battle of cheers and jeers when each teams fans are shown on the Jumbotron. As fans are shown on the big screen the faithful of the school whose sweater each person is wearing cheers while the opposing fans boo. Judging by the reactions, you’d think there … Read more

The Terriers killed off the BC power play without allowing a shot. Seconds later, Andrew Orpik walked out of the right corner and nearly beat Curry, his shot going just wide of the left post.

The Boston University forecheck has made it difficult for the Eagles to work their breakout from the defensive zone. As the game goes on, BC will need to force some BU turnovers and then take advantage if they’re going to have any success. As I write, Brock Bradford forced a turnover in the neutral zone … Read more

Both teams are getting their offensive chances. With just 8:32 gone, each club has put six shots on net. Schneider was just forced to make a point-blank save on Brian ‘Boomer’ Ewing after yet another BC turnover in the defensive zone gave the Terriers a grade ‘A’ opportunity.

It took just 2:33 for the Terriers to get on the board. Sophomore Chris Higgins worked the with Eric Thomassian give-and-go after a Brian Boyle turnover at the faceoff dot in the BC defensive zone. The massive roar from the BU student section made it difficult to tell whether this is crowd has any more … Read more

The 2007 Beanpot final is underway with Boston College wearing their home white uniforms with maroon and gold trim while the defending champ Terriers are decked out in their scarlet and white. An all Hockey East officiating crew will call the game with Tim Benedetto wearing the orange strip and crewmates Tim Low and Bob … Read more