Monday, November 29, 2010

29 November

1970: Terriers completed a two-game sweep of St. Louis, thumping the Billikens, 9-1, behind two goals apiece from senior Wayne Gowing and sophomore Ron Anderson. Captain Steve Stirling began the onslaught followed by goals from Don “Toot” Cahon and Gowing to stake BU to a first-period 3-0 lead. Sophomore defenseman Bob Brown scored the first of his 17 goals for his rookie season, followed by Gowing’s second and Anderson’s pair. John Danby and Peter Thornton also scored for BU. sophomore Stefan Brueckner had 12 saves to gain his first varsity win.

Saturday, November 27, 2010

27 November

1970: BU opens what would become a season like none other before in school history on the road with St. Louis University, a new Division I program. Coach Jack Kelley's Terriers, who were hardly generous guests, posting an 8-0 victory, made an early statement with goals by Juniors Bob Gryp and John Danby—his first of three—coming before the game was two and a half minute old. Sophomore Steve Dolloff added a pair of goals while seniors Wayne Gowing and captain Steve Stirling also found the net. Junior netminder Tim Regan stopped 18 shots to earn the shutout.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

24 November


1990: BU scored early and often en route to a 7-2 win against Princeton in a penalty-filled game at ancient Hobey Baker Rink. Terriers found the net five times in the first period and coasted to the victory. Freshman Jon Pratt scored the game-winner, with the other goals coming from Keith Tkachuk, Tony Amonte (photo), Petteri Koskimaki, Dave Tomlinson, David Sacco and Alex Legault. Goalie Scott Cashman, the 1989-90 Hockey East Rookie of the Year returned to the BU lineup after missing three games dues to blurred vision and made 13 saves. The win raised BU’s record to 5-2-1, earning the team a #5 ranking in the national polls. 1990-91 roster/stats

Monday, November 8, 2010

8 November

1988: Both Mike Kelfer and David Tomlinson broke a Hockey East record by scoring seven points apiece in BU’s 12-3 home victory over Providence. Kelfer scored three goals in a span of 3:10, which remains the fastest hat trick in Hockey East history.