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Analysis of the weekend sweep of the Terriers by Michigan from BHB’s Brendan Nordstrom with more post-game comments from Head Coach Jay Pandolfo.
A lack of discipline doesn’t just mean penalties. Pandolfo specifically pointed out the team’s untimely turnovers — a problem he said hasn’t improved all year.
“We have to learn from some of these things and learn from the mistakes we’re making … I’m still seeing too many of the same mistakes,” Pandolfo said. “Just way too many turnovers in tough spots, letting the other team have second and third chances because of these turnovers.”
● Boston Hockey Blog Terriers leave Michigan series with far more questions than answers
● Boston Hockey Stats Recapping the Highs and Lows of Week 5 of BU Hockey
►A pair of BU freshmen were named to Hockey East's Weekly Top Performers' list.
Cole Eiserman, BU (Fr., F; Newburyport, Mass.) Tallied his fifth goal of the season on Friday and added an assist the next night to complete a two-point weekend. He continues to lead all league rookies with five goals.
Alex Zetterberg, BU (Fr., F; Sundsvall, Sweden) Collected a career-high two points with a goal and an assist against Michigan on Saturday night.
Poll Story
The twin losses to Michigan dropped the Terriers to #9 in the USCHO Weekly Poll. Michigan moves up to #7 while undefeated Maine replaces BU in the #5 slot. The Terriers’ next opponent, Lowell (5-1-0), is now ranked #17.
In the USA Hockey/The Rink Inside weekly poll, Terriers’ also find themselves at #9. Six Hockey East teams are among the top 17: #2 BC, #5 Maine, #9 BU, #11 Providence, #16 UMass and #17 Lowell.
John Bucciogross' ranking has BU in the #10 spot while the Everything College Hockey ranking shows BU at #9.
In the Pairwise Rankings, BU, which was #2 last week, fell all the way to #15.
SNL (Saturday Night Leftovers)
tw-align-centerBU - Michigan (Game 2) Advanced Stats, Shot Charts (via Instat), BU Player Impact Game Card, Cumulative xG pic.twitter.com/EzMEJtgnwo
— BU Hockey Stats (@BUHockeyStats) November 4, 2024
►Of BU's 15 "scoring chances" (see above) Matt Copponi, who scored his first goal as a Terrier, had three.
►Terriers' weekend ended with back-to-back home losses for the first time since October 9th and 15th, 2021.
►BU blocked 14 shots on Saturday night led by Gavin McCarthy with three.
►BU won 38 of 61 face offs led by Ryan Greene (13 of 21), Kamil Bednarik (10 of 16) and Shane Lachance (4 of 5).
Looking ahead
Of the 17 skaters (out of 64) who are committed to or currently playing for D1 schools, five are current or future Terriers.
● nytimes.com/Athletic 2025 NHL Draft Ranking (subscription)
tw-align-centerThe @GamblersHockey have added Callum Hughes, per the USHL transactions log. The 18-year-old winger has 12 points (7-5-12) in 15 games in the BCHL this season. Checked in as a 6th/7th round projection in CSS Preliminary List last month. Big add for Green Bay. pic.twitter.com/hGw7O4lKJJ
— Ryan Sikes (@ryan_sikes10) November 4, 2024
2025 recruit Callum Hughes has left BCHL West Kelowna and joined USHL Green Bay. Last season he had a 23-19-42 scoring line in 54 games for the Warriors and earned a spot on the BCHL All-Rookie team, along with fellow recruit Jack Pridham, who remains with West Kelowna. A cousin of current Terrier Jack Hughes, Callum skated for Team USA in the 2023 Hlinka-Gretzky Tournament.
Looking back
Alex Vlasic recorded his seventh assisted in the Blackhawks' 4-2 win over the Ducks.Vlasic, who has yet to take a penalty this season, played a team-high 25:14.
tw-align-centerMacklin Celebrini to return from injury for Sharks against Blue Jackets on Tuesday https://t.co/pGRaqAKGhK
— Mike Morreale (@mikemorrealeNHL) November 4, 2024
Women's Team
tw-align-centerKicking off the week with some new numbers @USCHO #ProudToBU pic.twitter.com/X8G7x4LrBJ
— BU Women's Hockey (@TerrierWHockey) November 4, 2024
With a 6-1-0 record, the Terriers sit atop the Hockey East standings.
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