This late in the season, and I'm not sure I have previewed UMass. Well, the Minutemen have fallen hard back to Earth since their meteoric rise to the top 10 early on this year. UMass currently sits at sixth in Hockey East and could possibly fall out of the playoffs entirely or get the last home ice spot - such is Hockey East. The Minutemen need this game badly. A win can keep them on pace to at least make the playoffs and keep the dream of a trip to the NCAAs alive. Unfortunately for UMass, BC needs this win to keep pace with UNH and set up at worst a potential four point series with the Wildcats next weekend. Both teams have high-powered offenses. Should be a good one.
Players to watch:
- James Marcou (UMass): Marcou is one of the top scorers in the nation, currently sitting at #7 with 43 points. Most of those (33) are assists, but this kid can find the net.
- John Muse (BC): Muse almost undoubtedly gets the nod tonight, since he has sat out the last two. Last time out, Muse lost to Northeastern, but he was also a part of that 7-1 beatdown of the Minutemen on NESN just a few weeks ago.
- Joe Whitney (BC): Mr. Whitney, both of your linemates have scored hat tricks in the past six days. It's your turn buddy.
Prediction: BC 6 UMass 3
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