After 60 minutes of depends-worthy action, BC stands victorious on the Garden ice. Monday night, the Eagles grabbed a big lead, then almost lost it to a scrappy BU team 4-3 in the Beanpot final. With the win, BC gets their 15th title and bragging rights for the rest of the year. As can be expected, since this is their national championship, the Terriers are devastated. Good.
This game should be a preview of what the Eagles can be for the rest of the season: A young, talented team that has their veteran goalie (so it seems) back for the long haul that is "trophy season." The thing that made me most proud was that this team cracked a bit (especially in the third period), but for the most part they kept their composure and rose the BU storm and did just enough to keep the score in their favor. They didn't fall for BU and their coach's shit as the game went on. This should be a good experience for the young guys who will almost undoubtedly see these clowns again down the road toward a Hockey East championship.
Likes:
- Muse. Again. He played the way BC needed him to play. Aside from two turnovers, BU earned everything they got.
- The student crowd. Bout damn time. Hopefully these guys realize that this team is good. Unlike the hoop team that continues to poop themselves on a nightly basis.
- The BU crowd. I know, I know, but they were right on in response to BC's taunts. BC was on too.
- Chris Kreider. Dear God, please do not let this kid leave early. He could be something special, along the lines of Gionta or Gerbe.
- Gryba getting bundled. Faaaaantastic.
Dislikes:
- Ulf's kid. Philip Samuelsson must have been feeling the steely gaze of Cam Neely somewhere in the Garden. This was one of his worst games as two of his turnovers lead directly to BU goals.
- Jack Parker. Jesus, man. You have been coaching this game for 20 plus years. It wasn't that bad that you had to go after the refs. Your team sucks, deal with it.
All in all, a great college hockey game. But, what would you expect from these two teams? I don't want to jinx anything, but these guys are special. The first step to a three trophy season is already accomplished. Now its time to focus on #2, Hockey East. The Eagles can make huge steps toward a regular season title this weekend with a solid showing against Lowell. A sweep would at the least keep them on pace with UNH. The Wildcats have Providence this weekend, so two wins could get the Eagles within a point of UNH.
Bottom line, these guys are playing their best hockey at exactly the right time. Lets hope it continues.
BC 4 BU 3
BC wins Beanpot Championship!!! Box
Photo courtesy of USCHO.com (Melissa Wade)
Likes:
- Muse. Again. He played the way BC needed him to play. Aside from two turnovers, BU earned everything they got.
- The student crowd. Bout damn time. Hopefully these guys realize that this team is good. Unlike the hoop team that continues to poop themselves on a nightly basis.
- The BU crowd. I know, I know, but they were right on in response to BC's taunts. BC was on too.
- Chris Kreider. Dear God, please do not let this kid leave early. He could be something special, along the lines of Gionta or Gerbe.
- Gryba getting bundled. Faaaaantastic.
Dislikes:
- Ulf's kid. Philip Samuelsson must have been feeling the steely gaze of Cam Neely somewhere in the Garden. This was one of his worst games as two of his turnovers lead directly to BU goals.
- Jack Parker. Jesus, man. You have been coaching this game for 20 plus years. It wasn't that bad that you had to go after the refs. Your team sucks, deal with it.
All in all, a great college hockey game. But, what would you expect from these two teams? I don't want to jinx anything, but these guys are special. The first step to a three trophy season is already accomplished. Now its time to focus on #2, Hockey East. The Eagles can make huge steps toward a regular season title this weekend with a solid showing against Lowell. A sweep would at the least keep them on pace with UNH. The Wildcats have Providence this weekend, so two wins could get the Eagles within a point of UNH.
Bottom line, these guys are playing their best hockey at exactly the right time. Lets hope it continues.
BC 4 BU 3
BC wins Beanpot Championship!!! Box
Photo courtesy of USCHO.com (Melissa Wade)
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