BC starts the year in North Dakota at Ralph Engelstad arena (pictures below, it's an unreal college hockey rink) in the 1st round against Mich St on Oct 7 at 5 PM, it's odd that we are going to play Mich St. in 2 different tourneys.
It says all games are televised, so once I hear of the channel I'll post it.
1st some notes on BC:
Goalie:
I think the obvious question heading into this year is between the pipes. After a very good freshman season (10-2-1, 2.32, .909), Parker Milner experienced a sophomore slump (3-2-0, 2.68, .899). Now was last year a product of lack of PT or was it closer to what we can expect? I think starting the season he'll split time with freshman Brian Billett from Maine before Billett forces York's hand later in the season.
Scoring:
BC is losing 50% of its offense but a ton of talent remains. Paul Carey is the leading returning goal scorer at 13. Will Kreider make that jump and be a dominant force for BC? It'll be interesting to see how the lines shuffle out.
Freshmen:
The great unknown. Some bigtime recruits are coming in including G Brian Billett, F Johnny Gaudreau (NU decommit), & F Destry Straight. We've seen some less heralded recruits grab a lot of PT
Forwards:
16 forwards 12 spots. It'll be interesting to see how York sorts it out.
D:
The closest to a certainty heading into this year. BC returns arguably the top 2 dmen in Hockey East: Jr. Brian Dumoulin & Sr. Tommy Cross. Only Phil Samuelson doesn't return so the competition will be for that 6th dman spot.
After the disaster that is our football season, I can't wait for hockey.
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