1971: Boston University defeated Minnesota, 4-2, at the Onondaga County War Memorial Auditorium in Syracuse, NY, to win its first NCAA championship. Terrier goalie Dan Brady made 32 saves and was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player, while captain and All-American Steve Stirling scored two goals--the second one unassisted--to lead BU to the title. Bob Gryp and Ron Anderson had the other goals. BU finished with a 28-2-1 record and scored a then-record 210 goals while yielding just 60. For the season, the Terriers averaged a 7-2 and had a 40% power play percentage.
The tournament had originally been scheduled to be held at BU’s brand new Walter Brown Arena, but construction delays forced the change in venue. WBA would open the following season.
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