Hockey Prepares To Take On Harvard Saturday Night
November 22, 2000 | Men's Hockey
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Nov. 22, 2000
Tonight's Game Boston College steps out of the conference, traveling to Cambridge, MA to take on the Harvard Crimson at the Bright Hockey Center. The Eagles come into the game ranked third nationally in the USA Today/American Hockey Magazine poll, and fourth in the USCHO.com poll. BC lost its only game this season against an ECAC opponent, falling to Yale 4-3 on Nov. 7. Game time is 7 p.m.
The Series Boston College and Harvard have played 100 games in a series that began during the 1918-19 season. BC holds a 55-41-4 advantage. Under Head Coach Jerry York, the Eagles have a 6-2-1 mark. Last season the two teams met once, with BC defeating the Crimson 3-0 at Kelley Rink on Dec. 10. In that game Ales Dolinar scored two goals, including one short-handed tally, and Scott Clemmensen stopped all 24 Harvard shots to lead the Eagles to its second-straight shutout.
Gionta Enjoys Record-Setting Night vs. Merrimack The Eagles defeated Merrimack 7-2 on Tuesday, Nov. 21, but for captain Brian Gionta the night meant more than just a conference victory. For Gionta the game was a record-setting night. The senior forward set one league record, tied one school record and became the fourth player in Boston College history to reach the 100-goal plateau. Gionta's first goal - with the Eagles enjoying a 5-on-3 advantage - gave BC a 2-1 lead at 8:17 of the first period. His next two goals came at 3:23 and 3:33 of the third period, setting a HOCKEY EAST record for the fastest two goals by one player. His third goal was also the 100th of his collegiate career. With that goal, he joined David Emma (`91), Joe Mullen (`79) and Scott Harlow (`86) as the only BC players to reach that milestone. The hat trick was the eighth of Gionta's career, tying him with three others - Ray Chaisson (`41), Warren Lewis (`50) and Harlow - for the school record.
Coach York Joins 600-Win Club Jerry York is in his seventh season as the Eagles' head coach. He heads into tonight's game as the sixth-winningest coach in NCAA history. With the Eagles' 6-1 win at UMass-Lowell on Saturday, Nov. 4, York joined an elite group of five other coaches who have 600 or more career victories. His career record stands at 603-439-53 (.579). His record at Boston College is 136-94-19 (.591). In HOCKEY EAST games York's teams are 79-57-14 (.581). He has led his team to the NCAA Tournament eight times, including three consecutive appearances by Boston College in the Frozen Four (1998-2000). His 1983-84 Bowling Green squad finished 34-8-2 and won the national championship.
Voce Earns Second-Consecutive HOCKEY EAST Rookie of the Week Honor Tony Voce scored the game-winning goal in the Eagles' 6-1 win at Merrimack on Friday, Nov. 17, along with assisting on another score. The next night Voce scored the only BC goal in a 4-1 loss to New Hampshire. Four of Voce's goals have come in the last three games. He registered two goals in two minutes in a 5-3 BC win at Notre Dame on Friday, Nov. 10, then tallied single goals against Merrimack and New Hampshire. The last HOCKEY EAST player to earn back-to-back Rookie of the Week honors was current sophomore Krys Kolanos (weeks ending March 3 and 13, 2000).
Last Time Out for the Eagles Boston College's 7-2 win over Merrimack marked the team's 10th victory of the season and vaulted the Eagles into first place in the HOCKEY EAST standings. For Brian Gionta, the game was a record-setting night. Gionta set the HOCKEY EAST record for the fastest two goals by one player (10 seconds), tied BC's school record for hat tricks (eight) and became the fourth player in Boston College history to reach the 100-goal plateau. BC jumped out to a 3-1 lead after one period, a period in which the Eagles outshot Merrimack 26-6. The Eagles added one goal in the second and added the first three goals of the third frame, building a 7-1 advantage. Merrimack's Nick Parillo, who scored both of the Warriors' goals, finished the scoring at 16:43. Both teams used two goaltenders. Merrimack sophomore Joe Exter made 36 saves before Tom Welby entered early in the third period to make 13 stops. BC's Tim Kelleher made 19 saves, and classmate Tom Egan made one stop in his season debut.
Fast Starts for the Eagles Boston College has gotten off to fast starts in the majority of its games this season. The Eagles have scored in the first period in 11 of their 13 games, and have been the first team to score in nine of those games. Ten of BC's 20 first-period goals have been scored within the first nine minutes of the period, and three of those have been scored within the first 90 seconds. The Eagles have scored in the first 90 seconds of three of their last four games.
Eagles Road vs. Home Record With their 6-1 victory over Merrimack on Friday, Nov. 17, the Eagles ran their record away from Kelley Rink to 7-0. Since the Eagles started playing home games on campus at McHugh Forum in 1958, no Boston College team had started the season with seven victories away from home. The 1968-69 team came the closest, winning its first six road games. In contrast to the Eagles' success on the road, BC's home record is 3-3.
Balanced Scoring Attack for Eagles Through 13 games there are six Eagles that have posted double-figure scoring marks. At least one player from each class has more than 10 points. Leading the Eagles' balanced attack is sophomore forward Krys Kolanos with 25 points. Second and third respectively are senior forwards Brian Gionta with 19 points, and Mike Lephart with 17 points. Junior forward Jeff Giuliano has tallied 14 points, as has freshman forward Chuck Kobasew. Senior forward Marty Hughes has scored one goal and 10 assists for a total of 11 points.
Eagles' Power Play Rankings Boston College ranks first in HOCKEY EAST play in power play percentage. The Eagles have converted on 11 of 40 power-play attempts (.275). Overall, BC ranks first among conference teams, having scored 19 power-play goals in 77 chances (.247). The Eagles have scored at least one power-play goal in 11 of 13 games, and have scored more than one power-play goal in four games, including a five power-play goal performance against UMass-Amherst on Oct. 29.
Two Eagles Near Games-Played Mark Two current Eagles have an opportunity to finish their careers with at least 164 games played, surpassing Mike Mottau's all-time mark of 163 appearances. Current Games needed Player games played to reach 164 Rob Scuderi 139 25 Bobby Allen 138 26
BC Class of 2001 This season's senior class experienced more success in its first three seasons than any other Boston College class entering their final year with the exception of the BC class of 1988, which won 85 games (.702 win percentage) through its first three seasons. The class of 2001 won 84 games in its first three seasons (.705 win percentage) and appeared in the Frozen Four each year, playing for the title twice. The only other BC class to appear in three consecutive Frozen Fours was the 1948-50 Eagles, a team that won BC's sole national championship in 1949.
BC Hockey in the HOCKEY EAST Preseason Coaches' Poll Boston College was selected as the pre-season favorite in the 2000-01 HOCKEY EAST Preseason Coaches' Poll. The Eagles gained three of a possible nine first-place votes to finish with 72 points. Boston University, which received two first-place votes, finished second in the poll with 69 points. Maine was picked third (68 points/three first-place votes), while New Hampshire was selected fourth (60 points/one first-place vote).
On the Radio Tonight's game can be heard on WTKK 96.9 FM with Jon Rish calling the action and former Eagle standout Ken Hodge providing the color commentary. WTKK will broadcast all BC games for the remainder of the season except for the game vs. UMass-Lowell on Feb. 2, 2001. You can also listen to the game on the internet by logging on the official Boston College web site at www.bceagles.com.
Next Game The Eagles return to conference play when they take on Northeastern at Matthews Arena in Boston on Wednesday, Dec. 6. BC defeated the Huskies 6-3 on Friday, Nov. 3. The Eagles lead the series 126-36-10. Game time is 7 p.m.
Player Notes 2 - Bobby Allen (Sr., D) Assistant captain this season...leads all BC defensemen in scoring with nine points...valuable member of the Eagles' power-play, scoring three power-play goals this season...named to Maverick Stampede All-Tournament team...four points short of the 100-point mark...second on the team in career games played with 138 (Scuderi 139).
4 - Brooks Orpik (Jr., D) In BC's 7-2 victory against Merrimack, moved into sole possession of 5th place on BC's all-time penalty minutes leader board with 236, passing former teammate Mike Mottau (232)...returned to action against Merrimack on Friday, Nov. 17, after sitting out the previous three games with a quadricep contusion of his left leg suffered against Northeastern on Nov. 3...has tallied three assists on the season (vs. Merrimack on Nov. 21, at Merrimack on Nov. 17, against Nebraska-Omaha on Oct. 14).
6 - Marty Hughes (Sr., F) Sixth on the team in scoring with 11 points (one goal, 10 assists)...played both offensive and defensive positions against Yale on Nov. 7...third on the team in career scoring with 62 points.
10 - Jeff Giuliano (Jr., F) Tied for fourth on this year's squad in scoring with 14 points (six goals, eight assists)...tied for forth on HOCKEY EAST's conference scoring list...registered two assists vs. Merrimack on Nov. 21 and at Merrimack on Nov. 17...has five multiple-point games...holds the Eagles longest point-scoring streak, having scored at least one point in six straight games(Oct. 29 - Nov. 17)...has scored in nine of the Eagles' 13 games...tallied two goals in BC's first game of the season, a 4-1 win against Notre Dame.
11 - Krys Kolanos (So., F) Leads the team in scoring with 25 points (12 goals, 13 assists)...on a career point-per-game pace with 57 points in 54 career games...leads HOCKEY EAST in scoring both in conference games and overall...has scored in 10 of the 12 games in which he has played, including seven multiple-point efforts (leads team)...has three multiple-goal games, most recently on Nov. 17 at Merrimack...had a five-point game against UMass-Amherst on Oct. 29 (two goals, three assists)...had a four-assist game vs. Merrimack on Nov. 21, the first of his career...tied for the team lead with four power-play goals...named to Maverick Stampede All-Tournament team...earned HOCKEY EAST Offensive Player of the Week honors (10/30)
12 Brian Gionta (Sr., F) Eagle captain this season...reached the 100-goal plateau with a hat trick against Merrimack on Nov. 21...scored two goals in 10 seconds in the third period of the Eagles' 7-2 win over Merrimack on Nov. 21 to break the HOCKEY EAST record for the fastest two goals by one player...fifth on BC's career scoring list with 197 points...fourth on the Eagles' career goals list with 100 goals...second on the team in scoring with 19 points (10 goals, nine assists)... currently second to Kolanos in HOCKEY EAST scoring...has scored in 10 of 13 games...has six multiple-point games...has scored the team's only three short-handed goals.
13 - Tony Voce (Fr., F) Second among freshman goal-scorers with five goals...tallied one goal and one assist at Merrimack on Nov. 17...scored two goals in two minutes in the Eagles' 5-3 win at Notre Dame on Nov. 10...earned HOCKEY EAST Rookie of the Week nods for two consecutive weeks (weeks ending Nov. 20 and Nov. 13)...scored BC's only goal in a 4-1 loss to New Hampshire on Nov. 18... tallied one goal in BC's 6-3 victory over Northeastern on Nov. 3.
15 - Ales Dolinar (Jr., F) Part of a line that registered 10 points against Northeastern on Nov. 3...recorded a career-high four assists in BC's 6-3 win over NU...tallied single goals in the Eagles' first win over Notre Dame on Oct. 13, against Denver on Oct. 20 and Wisconsin on Oct. 27...registered one assist at Merrimack on Nov. 17, and vs. New Hampshire on Nov. 18.
19 - Chuck Kobasew (Fr., F) Leads all HOCKEY EAST freshmen in scoring with 14 points (seven goals, seven assists)...scored two goals in the Eagles' 7-2 win over Merrimack on Nov. 21...leads team with three game-winning goals...tied for team lead with four power-play goals...earned HOCKEY EAST Co-Rookie of the Week honors (Nov. 6)...third in HOCKEY EAST in scoring in conference games and tied for fifth overall...had four points (two goals, two assists) in the Eagles' 6-1 win at UMass-Lowell on Nov. 4.
22 - Ben Eaves (Fr., F) Started the season strong with a three-assist effort in BC's 4-1 win over Notre Dame on Oct. 13...had one goal and one assist in the Eagles' 9-5 victory over UMass-Amherst on Oct. 29...missed three games because of back spasms (Nov. 3 - Nov 7)
23 - J. D. Forrest (Fr., D) Has six points (two goals, four assists)...scored one goal vs. Merrimack on Nov. 21...tallied one goal and two assists in BC's 9-5 win over UMass-Amherst on Oct. 29...missed two games (Nov. 4 - Nov. 7) because of a separated left shoulder suffered against Northeastern on Nov. 3.
27 - Mike Lephart (Sr., F) Reached the 100-career point mark with a two-assist game in the Eagles' 5-3 win at Notre Dame on Nov. 10...scored one goal and two assists vs. Merrimack on Nov. 21...third on the team in scoring with 17 points (six goals, 11 assists)...has two power-play goals...has five multiple-point games...scored three points (two goals, one assist) in BC's 6-3 win over Northeastern on Nov. 3...named to Maverick Stampede All-Tournament team.
30 - Scott Clemmensen (Sr., G) HOCKEY EAST Goaltender of the Month for October after going 4-1 with a 1.81 GAA and .931 save pct...HOCKEY EAST Defensive Player of the Week (Nov. 16)...moved into 4th place on BC's all-time saves list (2,568 career saves) vs. New Hampshire on Nov. 18, passing David Littman, who had 2,548 from 1985-89...named Maverick Stampede Tournament MVP after he won games against Notre Dame on Oct. 13, and Nebraska-Omaha on Oct. 14 as the Eagles claimed the championship...second among HOCKEY EAST goaltenders with a 1.81 GAA in HOCKEY EAST games only...second overall in HOCKEY EAST with a 1.91 GAA in all games...captured HOCKEY EAST's 1999-2000 Heaton Goaltending Award for the lowest goals against average in league play (1.98).
