Terriers begin a home-and-home series against Connecticut
tonight at the XL Center in Hartford with puck drop set for 7 p.m. At stake are
four crucial points in the Hockey East race as BU looks to secure home ice for
the conference quarterfinals. The game will be live-streamed on CBS All-Access.
The Huskies’ had won five consecutive league games before losing to Maine, 1-0, in overtime. Their balanced attack is led by freshman Vladislav Firstov (22 points, 11 goals) and sophomores Rusian Iskhakov (20 points, 9 goals) and Jáchym Kondelík (20 points, 8 goals). Sophomore goalie Tomáš Vomácka has made all 28 starts and has a 3.26 GAA and an .897 save percentage.
The Huskies’ had won five consecutive league games before losing to Maine, 1-0, in overtime. Their balanced attack is led by freshman Vladislav Firstov (22 points, 11 goals) and sophomores Rusian Iskhakov (20 points, 9 goals) and Jáchym Kondelík (20 points, 8 goals). Sophomore goalie Tomáš Vomácka has made all 28 starts and has a 3.26 GAA and an .897 save percentage.
Since arriving at BU less than two months ago, Wilmer Skoog has become a highlight machine, a Beanpot hero, and a fan favorite.@BradyDGardner, @PaigeMautner and @PatDonn12 sat down with @wilmerskoog on Terrier Hockey Talk this week.
Listen here: https://t.co/4PAGLYAesz pic.twitter.com/2RzAWI2YFP— Boston Hockey Blog (@BOShockeyblog) February 20, 2020
TONIGHT'S BU LINEUP
● GoTerriers.com preview, Game Notes, Live Stats, Terrier Sports Radio Network, @TerrierHockey
● CBS All-Access live stream
● Boston Hockey Blog live in-game blog, Game Preview
● WTBU Sports Game Preview
● USCHO Hockey East Predictions
● College Hockey News Tale of the Tape
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● GoTerriers.com preview, Game Notes, Live Stats, Terrier Sports Radio Network, @TerrierHockey
● CBS All-Access live stream
● Boston Hockey Blog live in-game blog, Game Preview
● WTBU Sports Game Preview
● USCHO Hockey East Predictions
● College Hockey News Tale of the Tape
Episode
15 of Inside
BU Hockey features Bernie Corbett’s interviews with Coach Albie O’Connell,
freshman defenseman Domenick Fensore and UConn play-by-play announcer Bob Joyce. Fensore, who is BU’s sixth leading scorer with 15 points, set up the
game-winning goal in Saturday’s 3-1 win against New Hampshire.
Looking ahead
Following the recent Five Nations tournament, The Draft Analyst offered new insights on three 2020 BU recruits:
G Drew Commesso (Ranked No. 156) – If you were going to base the NHL upside of a draft-eligible prospect off of just one tournament or small stretch of games, then watching Commesso play at the Five Nations would lead you to believe he’s a lock for the first or second round. Much like 2019 first-round pick Spencer Knight, Commesso plays like he has ice water in his veins. You rarely see him out of position or make a movement that isn’t fluid and doctrinally sound. Most followers of this year’s NTDP 18’s will tell you that this group has played a ton of close games against the best competition in three circuits – the USHL, the NCAA, and international tournaments, and Commesso has pooled together several stellar performances in each of them. One thing is certain – the future Boston University Terrier significantly outplayed Yaroslav Askarov in this tournament, which was something Knight couldn’t do last February. I think I’ve seen enough of Commesso the last two months to give him a significant boost in my next rankings.
LW Luke Tuch (Ranked No. 60) – Tuch is one of my favorite draft-eligible players to watch for a variety of reasons. Yes, he has those NHL bloodlines from big-brother Alex, who was a first-round pick in 2014 and a regular with the Vegas Golden Knights. Luke, unsurprisingly, is a hard-charging power winger who uses his speed and puck control to frequently attack the inside, even against top-rated defenders with the fleetest of feet. Tuch is a hunter on the prowl in the neutral zone; one who looks for telegraphed passes to pick off or an unassuming puck carrier to nail into the boards. Although it’s nearly impossible to not notice Tuch on a given shift, his best performance was in a 3-2 win over Russia in which he scored an insurance goal after setting up Jake Sanderson’s wrister that opened the scoring. His physicality, quick stick and strong puck protection are critical to the success of the NTDP’s top line with center Thomas Bordeleau and Landon Slaggert.
C/RW Dylan Peterson (Ranked No. 142) – It’s starting to become very clear that I was a bit harsh for really dropping the hammer on Peterson for having a slow start to his draft season. Before I did so, however, I consulted with a couple of trustworthy people who confirmed that he wasn’t playing well but reiterated that Peterson’s potential for greater things still remained. Nonetheless, the California native has put together a nice second-half run, and his play at the Five Nations should be considered another feather in his cap. For what it’s worth, I ranked Peterson 45th in my August rakings that were based off his mean, dominant play with the 17’s last year. In the Czech Republic, and several weeks leading up to the tournament, Peterson has been an absolute pain to play against. It’s at the point where it goes without saying that he will treat the opening seconds of every shift as a violent seek-and-destroy mission to separate opponents from the puck and turn or keep the momentum in his favor. From then on, however, you get to see Peterson make sausage the old-fashioned way – winning board battles, protecting the puck, outmuscling defensemen for low-slot positioning, and stickhandling under control in the face of pressure. He can skate like the wind when you consider how big and thick he is — a key aspect of the allure his game exudes. Still, Peterson playing unbridled can have its drawbacks, specifically in the form of low-percentage (and inaccurate) shots and undisciplined penalties at inopportune times. In any event, you once again saw why scouts are in love with this kid.
Looking ahead
Following the recent Five Nations tournament, The Draft Analyst offered new insights on three 2020 BU recruits:
G Drew Commesso (Ranked No. 156) – If you were going to base the NHL upside of a draft-eligible prospect off of just one tournament or small stretch of games, then watching Commesso play at the Five Nations would lead you to believe he’s a lock for the first or second round. Much like 2019 first-round pick Spencer Knight, Commesso plays like he has ice water in his veins. You rarely see him out of position or make a movement that isn’t fluid and doctrinally sound. Most followers of this year’s NTDP 18’s will tell you that this group has played a ton of close games against the best competition in three circuits – the USHL, the NCAA, and international tournaments, and Commesso has pooled together several stellar performances in each of them. One thing is certain – the future Boston University Terrier significantly outplayed Yaroslav Askarov in this tournament, which was something Knight couldn’t do last February. I think I’ve seen enough of Commesso the last two months to give him a significant boost in my next rankings.
LW Luke Tuch (Ranked No. 60) – Tuch is one of my favorite draft-eligible players to watch for a variety of reasons. Yes, he has those NHL bloodlines from big-brother Alex, who was a first-round pick in 2014 and a regular with the Vegas Golden Knights. Luke, unsurprisingly, is a hard-charging power winger who uses his speed and puck control to frequently attack the inside, even against top-rated defenders with the fleetest of feet. Tuch is a hunter on the prowl in the neutral zone; one who looks for telegraphed passes to pick off or an unassuming puck carrier to nail into the boards. Although it’s nearly impossible to not notice Tuch on a given shift, his best performance was in a 3-2 win over Russia in which he scored an insurance goal after setting up Jake Sanderson’s wrister that opened the scoring. His physicality, quick stick and strong puck protection are critical to the success of the NTDP’s top line with center Thomas Bordeleau and Landon Slaggert.
C/RW Dylan Peterson (Ranked No. 142) – It’s starting to become very clear that I was a bit harsh for really dropping the hammer on Peterson for having a slow start to his draft season. Before I did so, however, I consulted with a couple of trustworthy people who confirmed that he wasn’t playing well but reiterated that Peterson’s potential for greater things still remained. Nonetheless, the California native has put together a nice second-half run, and his play at the Five Nations should be considered another feather in his cap. For what it’s worth, I ranked Peterson 45th in my August rakings that were based off his mean, dominant play with the 17’s last year. In the Czech Republic, and several weeks leading up to the tournament, Peterson has been an absolute pain to play against. It’s at the point where it goes without saying that he will treat the opening seconds of every shift as a violent seek-and-destroy mission to separate opponents from the puck and turn or keep the momentum in his favor. From then on, however, you get to see Peterson make sausage the old-fashioned way – winning board battles, protecting the puck, outmuscling defensemen for low-slot positioning, and stickhandling under control in the face of pressure. He can skate like the wind when you consider how big and thick he is — a key aspect of the allure his game exudes. Still, Peterson playing unbridled can have its drawbacks, specifically in the form of low-percentage (and inaccurate) shots and undisciplined penalties at inopportune times. In any event, you once again saw why scouts are in love with this kid.
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Commesso stopped 21 of 22 shots Thursday night in the NTDP U18s’ 4-1 win against Dubuque.
The 6’2” Commesso lowered his GAA to 1.60 and his save percentage to .931. In his last 14 games, he’s yielded more
than two goals just once—a 4-3 shootout loss to BU in an exhibition game last
month.
Looking
back
—
1980 Miracle Hockey Team (@1980MiracleTeam) February
20, 2020
🎉🏒🥇🇺🇸4️⃣0️⃣ #MiracleOnIce #40Years #80MiracleTeam #OC pic.twitter.com/Z5JFbbwvBQOur teammate and former @NHLBlackhawks defenseman, #17 @OC_JACKOC dropped the puck tonight before the game vs @NYRangers ! Way to go OC!
Women’s
Team
With the
second seed in Hockey East tournament secured, the #8/9 Terriers will complete
the regular season with a pair of home games against Connecticut with an
opportunity to improve their position in the PairWise rankings (currently #8).
Tonight’s Senior Night game at Walter Brown Arena is set to begin at 7 p.m. Eight seniors will be honored: Alexandra Calderone, Abby Cook, Sammy Davis, Deziray De Sousa, Breanna Scarpaci, Katie Shannahan, Abbey Stanley and Natasza Tarnowski.
● GoTerriers.com preview, Game Notes, Live Stats, @TerrierHockey
● CBS All-Access live stream
● Daily Free Press preview
Tonight’s Senior Night game at Walter Brown Arena is set to begin at 7 p.m. Eight seniors will be honored: Alexandra Calderone, Abby Cook, Sammy Davis, Deziray De Sousa, Breanna Scarpaci, Katie Shannahan, Abbey Stanley and Natasza Tarnowski.
● GoTerriers.com preview, Game Notes, Live Stats, @TerrierHockey
● CBS All-Access live stream
● Daily Free Press preview
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