UNH-BU Round 2
Well anyone who saw that game Saturday night knows it was one exciting game to watch. The game ended up a 3-3 tie. UNH jumped out to a 3-0 lead with some nice goals, 2 by Smith and 1 by Kapstad. Smith’s power play goal was what I think they needed to do against Curry. Just jump on lose pucks in the crease. His second and Kapstad’s goals were blast that Curry really had no chance. UNH got plenty of chances but couldn’t bury that important 4th goal. Have to give Curry a lot of credit, he kept BU in game when UNH was up 3-0. UNH also didn’t work the puck down as much as I thought they should have. Seemed to be taking a lot of shots from the point in the 3rd period, which you will rarely get by Curry. BU’s first line played really well to. Couldn’t Yip wait a week to come back. Was impressed with the defense all weekend, cant really remember any odd man rushed UNH got. BU always had 3 guys back on D, and 4 back in the 3rd Friday night when they had the lead. UNH’s D played pretty well Saturday night I thought, also the penalty kill was huge for them. Didn’t give them many chances and few second chances. There second goal was kind of a fluky goal with a nice bounce on the back boards. Overall a really enjoyable game, would have been better with a W. But a tie is better for us then BU.

So now comes up Providence, another tough defensive team with a good goalie in Sims. But with the tie we need 3 points to claim that #1 seed in Hockey East. I feel that UNH can do it this weekend. I think if they play like they did Saturday night they will take Friday night, and put the pressure on Providence who are playing for the post-season life. I think UNH will take advantage of any power plays they can get, and be strong on the penalty kill. I see the 3rd line being a big factor over the weekend. Providence is not as deep at BU so hopefully our back 2 lines will step up. See our D stepping up and Regan having a huge weekend. He was all right this last weekend, but we all know he can play better.
GO CATS!!