Denver completely shut down Boston College tonight, keeping BC’s superstar offense from getting its usual chances and stopping the good scoring opportunities BC did manage. The Pioneers took home the National Championship by a score of 2-0.
Both teams got some decent chances in the first period, but nobody was able to get any grade A opportunities and the teams ended the first 20 minutes of play tied at 0.
The Pioneers scored first, taking advantage of a rebound to make it 1-0 midway through the second period. Denver then increased the lead to 2-0 late in the second as BC struggled to get anything going on offense and was plagued by turnovers.
The Eags had some good power play chances early in the third, but Denver’s goalie absolutely stood on his head to keep BC from scoring. BC got another power play with 7:58 to go, but still couldn’t get anything past Denver.
The Eagles took the lead in shots on goal late in the game, but Denver’s goalie continued to be unbeatable. BC pulled Jacob Fowler with just over 2 and a half minutes remaining, but despite some good chances weren’t able to cut into Denver’s lead and this one ended in a 2-0 final score.
Despite the disappointing end to the season, this team had a phenomenal season and played really fun to watch hockey. Next year, when the Eagles will add top recruit James Hagens, should be another fun one.