4/10 Scoreboard & Playoff Update

The North American Hockey League Division Finals are all set as the South Division Championship series was all set as the Roadrunners ended the Jr. Blues season, while the Bandits had to do it the hard-way as the team was 12 seconds away from being eliminated when the team tied it at 2-2 with the extra man.

Then won the game midway through the 1st OT. In the Central Division, the Alexandira Blizzard knocked out the Owatonna Express as they will get the Division Top Seed Bismarck Bobcats for the Central Division Championship and a Robertson Cup Spot.

The QMJHL Has the Semifinals all set as the Central & Atlantic Divisions are the only ones left standing as the St. John Seadogs will take on the Victoriaville Tigers while the defending champion Drummondville Voltigeurs gets the Moncton Wildcats for a chance to play for the QMJHL Championship. The Semifinals should get underway in the mid-week.

The Jackalopes were able to tie the series at 1-1 while Bossier-Shreveport and Rapid City got the Northern Conference Final up and going last night. With both teams pretty fresh after winning the Conference Semifinals in short order, expect to see a long series as we have a first timer in Rapid City and a Bossier-Shreveport who's making up for lost time in this year's playoffs with a Presidents Cup Championship Spot on the line.

Also, is this the end of an era in Dallas as Mike Modano played the team's final game of the regular season as he ended the way it begun with him wearing a North Stars Jersey after last night's game against Minnesota as he was named the games #1 Star.



Professional Scores

National Hockey League

Carolina Hurricanes 2 Boston Bruins 4 (0-0, 2-3, 0-1)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009021212

Boston Clinches an Eastern Conference Playoff Spot


Edmonton Oilers 4 Los Angeles Kings 3 (SO) (1-0, 1-0, 1-3, 0-0, 1-0)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009021213

Toronto Maple Leafs 4 Montreal Canadiens 3 (OT) (1-2, 1-1, 1-0, 1-0)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009021214

With the OT Appearance, Montreal clinches a playoff spot.


Buffalo Sabres 5 Ottawa Senators 2 (2-0, 2-1, 1-1)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009021215

NY Islanders 1 New Jersey Devils 7 (0-3, 0-2, 1-2)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009021216

New Jersey Clinches the Atlantic Division Title and a Top 3 Seed in the Eastern Conference.


Pittsburgh Penguins 0 Atlanta Thrashers 1 (0-0, 0-1, 0-0)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009021217

Florida Panthers 3 Tampa Bay Lighting 4 (SO) (1-1, 1-2, 1-0, 0-0, 0-1)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009021218

St. Louis Blues 1 Nashville Predators 2 (SO) (0-0, 0-0, 1-1, 0-0, 0-1)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009021219

Dallas Stars 4 Minnesota Wild 3 (SO) (0-2, 2-0, 1-1, 0-0, 1-0)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009021220

Dallas Game Story: http://stars.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2009021220

Calgary Flames 3 Vancouver Canucks 7 (1-3, 1-1, 1-3)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009021221

Phoenix Coyotes 2 San Jose Sharks 3 (SO) (0-1, 1-1, 1-0, 0-0, 0-1)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009021222

Sunday's Game between the Philadelphia Flyers & NY Rangers will be for the Final Playoff Spot in the East as both teams are tied with 86 points.


Here's a look at the Current Stanley Cup Playoff Matchups as we head into the final day.


Eastern Conference

#1 Washington Capitals VS. #8 Philadelphia Flyers

#2 New Jersey Devils VS. #7 Montreal Canadiens

#3 Buffalo Sabres VS. #6 Boston Bruins

#4 Pittsburgh Penguins VS. #5 Ottawa Senators


Western Conference

#1 San Jose Sharks VS. #8 Colorado Avalanche

#2 Chicago Blackhawks VS. #7 Los Angeles Kings

#3 Vancouver Canucks VS. #6 Nashville Predators

#4 Phoenix Coyotes VS. #5 Detroit Red Wings



American Hockey League

Hamilton Bulldogs 2 Toronto Marlies 3 (SO) (2-0, 0-0, 0-2, 0-0, 0-1)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007207

Albany River Rats 3 Adirondack Phantoms 2 (1-0, 0-0, 2-2)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007195

Manchester Monarchs 0 Bridgeport Sound Tigers 2 (0-0, 0-0, 0-2)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007197

Bridgeport Clinches a playoff spot with the win.


Springfield Falcons 5 Hartford Wolfpack 7 (1-0, 1-7, 3-0)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007199

Lowell Devils 5 Portland Pirates 2 (1-1, 3-0, 1-1)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007204

Lowell Clinches the Final AHL Calder Cup Playoff Spot. They will be an East Division Crossover with the 5th Place Team in the Atlantic. Most likely with the Lowell Devils.

W-B/Scranton Penguins 1 Binghamton Senators 3 (1-3, 0-0, 0-0)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007196

Providence Bruins 0 Worcester Sharks 3 (0-0, 0-2, 0-1)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007208

Worcester Clinches the Atlantic Division Title. Worcester will either play the Bridgeport Sound Tigers or the Lowell Devils in the Atlantic Division Semifinals.

Hershey Bears 2 Norfolk Admirals 5 (1-1, 1-1, 0-3)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007203

Abbotsford Heat 4 Lake Erie Monsters 3 (SO) (0-2, 1-0, 2-1, 0-0, 1-0)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007201

Rochester Americans 2 Syracuse Crunch 5 (0-2, 0-1, 2-2)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007206

Grand Rapids Griffins 4 Chicago Wolves 6 (0-3, 1-2, 3-1)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007198

Rockford Icehogs 2 San Antonio Rampage 4 (0-0, 2-3, 0-1)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007205

San Antonio Game Story: www.sarampage.com/news/index.html?article_id=890


Peoria Rivemen 1 Manitoba Moose 2 (SO) (0-0, 0-0, 1-1, 0-0, 0-1)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007202

Texas Stars 2 Houston Aeros 4 (0-0, 0-1, 2-3)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007200

Texas Game Story: www.texasstarshockey.com/news/news/index.html?article_id=264

Houston Game Story: www.aeros.com/news/news/index.html?article_id=2584


AHL Saturday Wrap Up: http://theahl.com/sat-roundup-tigers-devils-head-for-playoffs-p142014


Current AHL Calder Cup Playoff Matchups going into the Final Day of the Regular Season.


Atlantic Division

#1 Worcester Sharks VS. #4 Bridgeport Sound Tigers

#2 Portland Pirates VS. #3 Manchester Monarchs*


East Division

#1 Hershey Bears VS. #4 Lowell Devils

#2 Albany River Rats VS. #3 W-B/Scranton Penguins*


North Division

#1 Hamilton Bulldogs VS. #4 Manitoba Moose*

#2 Rochester Americans VS. #3 Abbotsford Heat*


West Division

#1 Chicago Wolves VS. #4 Milwaukee Admirals*

#2 Texas Stars VS. #3 Rockford Icehogs*

*Confirmed Matchup


Central Hockey League Playoffs

Look for the Allen Americans VS. Odessa Jackalopes & Rapid City Rush VS. Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs Game Stories.


Major Junior Playoffs

Western Hockey League

Saskatoon Blades 2 Brandon Wheat Kings 3 (1-1, 1-1, 0-1)
http://whl.ca/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007000

Brandon Leads Series 3-2


Portland Winterhawks 5 Vancouver Giants 4 (2-0, 2-3, 1-1)
http://whl.ca/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007014

Vancouver Leads Series 3-2


WHL Saturday Wrap Up: http://whl.ca/saturday-s-whl-round-up-p142021


Ontario Hockey League

Ottawa 67s 1 Mississauga St. Micheal's Majors 3 (0-1, 0-2, 1-0)
www.ontariohockeyleague.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=16719

Series Tied 3-3


London Knights 5 Kitchener Rangers 3 (2-1, 3-0, 0-2)
www.ontariohockeyleague.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=16732

Series Tied 3-3

Both Game 7's will be taking place on Monday Night. Windsor Spitfires and the Barrie Colts are awaiting in the Conference Finals.


Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

Rouyn-Nornda Huskies 1 Moncton Wildcats 3 (0-1, 0-0, 1-2)
www.lhjmq.qc.ca/lang_en/index.php?page=342374&id_partie=20959

Moncton Wins Series 4-1, The Moncton Wildcats will play the Drummondville Voltigeurs in the QMJHL Semifinals.

Here's the QMJHL Semifinals that will get underway this week.

#1 St. John Seadogs VS. #6 Victoriaville Tigers

#2 Drummondville Voltigeurs VS. #5 Moncton Wildcats


NCAA National Championship

Look for the NCAA National Championship Game Story.


U.S.A. Junior Playoffs

United States Hockey League

Cedar Rapids Roughriders 1 Indiana Ice 3 (0-0, 0-2, 1-1)
http://ushl.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=1250424

Cedar Rapids Leads Series 2-1

Southwest Watch

Blake Coleman: Had no points in the Game and finished even. He had 3 SOG with no PIM

Jacob Fallon: Was held Scoreless in the Game. Fallon had a +1 with 5 SOG and had 6 PIM in the Game.

If Indiana losses one more game, the Ice will be elinmated from the Playoffs.


Green Bay Gamblers 5 Waterloo Blackhawks 2 (1-0, 1-2, 3-0)
http://ushl.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=1250419

Green Bay Wins Series 3-0, The Gamblers will play the Winner of the Cedar Rapids VS. Indiana Series.


Sioux Falls Stampede 1 Fargo Force 3 (0-0, 1-2, 0-1)
http://ushl.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=1252383

Southwest Watch

Chase Grant: Scored the Empty Net Goal in the Fina Minute of the Game to win the series for Fargo. He had a +1 with 1 SOG and no Penalty Minutes.

Johnnie Searfoss: He was held off the scoresheet all together with not much to show for it.

Fargo Wins Series 3-0, The Force will play the Omaha Lancers in the West Division Final.


Tri-City Storm 2 Omaha Lancers 5 (2-3, 0-2, 0-0)
http://ushl.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=1252408

Omah Wins Series 3-0, the Omaha Lancers will play the Fargo Force in the West Division Final.

Southwest Watch

Ryan Daugherty: He was held pointless in the Game with a -1, he also had 3 SOG with 6 penalty minutes.

C.J. Ludwig: 1 assist on Nick Oddo's first goal of the night, he also had a +2 with no SOG and no PIM as well.

Here's a look at the USHL Division Finals with 3 of the Semifinal Series being wrapped up.

East Division

#1 Green Bay Gamblers VS. Indiana/Cedar Rapids Winner


West Division

#1 Omaha Lancers VS. #2 Fargo Force


North American Hockey League

Look for the Texas Tornado VS. St. Louis Bandits Game Story

Owatonna Express 2 Alexandria Blizzard 5 (1-1, 1-1, 0-3)
http://nahl.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=1249674

Alexandria Wins Series 3-1, It will be the Alexandria Blizzard VS. Bismarck Bobcats for the Central Division Title.


Topeka Roadrunners 4 Springfield Jr. Blues 3 (0-1, 2-0, 2-2)
http://nahl.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=1249689

Topeka Wins Series 3-1, Topeka will play the St. Louis Bandits in the South Division Final.


All of the NAHL Division Finals are now set which should start this week.

Central Division

#1 Bismarck Bobcats VS. #3 Alexandria Blizzard


North Division

#2 Traverse City North Stars VS. #4 Motor City Metal Jackets


South Division

#1 Topeka Roadrunners VS. #2 St. Louis Bandits


West Division

#1 Wenatchee Wild VS. #3 Fairbanks Ice Dogs*

*Due to Wenatchee hosting the NAHL Roberston Cup Tournament, Fairbanks has clinched a Robertson Cup Tournament Spot.

4/9 Scoreboard and Playoff Update

Here's a look at last night's scores as we are starting to get an idea of what the League Semifinals in the Major Playoffs will start to look like. The Allen Americans won game 1 in Odessa to kickoff the CHL Conference Finals plus the latest from the USHL & NAHL Playoffs, plus the NCAA Championship Game in Detroit tonight between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Boston College Eagles at Ford Field Tonight.

Also we are entering the final weekend of the NHL & AHL Regular Seasons as the Teams and Seedings are slowly getting into place for the post season to start up next week.

Professional Scores

National Hockey League

Philadealphia Flyers 3 NY Rangers 4 (1-2, 2-2, 0-0)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009021207

Atlanta Thrashers 2 Washington Capitals 5 (0-1, 2-1, 0-3)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009021208

Detroit Red Wings 1 Columbus Blue Jackets 0 (SO) (0-0, 0-0, 0-0, 0-0, 1-0)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009021209

Anaheim Ducks 3 St. Louis Blues 6 (1-1, 2-1, 0-4)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009021210

Chicago Blackhawks 5 Colorado Avalanche 2 (2-0, 1-1, 2-1)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009021211


American Hockey League

Lake Erie Monsters 1 Grand Rapids Griffins 6 (1-3, 0-2, 0-1)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007183

Bridgeport Sound Tigers 6 Lowell Devils 3 (1-1, 2-1, 3-1)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007184

Springfield Falcons 2 Providence Bruins 3 (OT) (1-0, 1-1, 0-1, 0-1)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007189

Toronto Marlies 3 Rochester Americans 4 (SO) (1-3, 0-0, 2-0, 0-0, 0-1)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007190

Albany River Rats 3 W-B/Scranton Penguins 4 (1-1, 2-2, 0-1)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007193

Hartford Wolfpack 3 Worcester Sharks 2 (0-0, 2-1, 1-1)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007194

Hershey Bears 6 Norfolk Admirals 1 (1-1, 4-0, 1-0)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007188

Binghamton Senators 6 Adirondack Phantoms 5 (1-0, 3-3, 2-2)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007182

Portland Pirates 3 Manchester Monarchs 4 (0-2, 2-1, 1-1)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007185

Hamilton Bulldogs 5 Sryacuse Crunch 4 (OT) (2-2, 1-1, 1-1, 1-0)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007191

Chicago Wolves 1 Milwaukee Admirals 8 (0-3, 1-2, 0-3)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007187

Peoria Rivermen 2 Manitoba Moose 3 (1-2, 1-1, 0-0)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007186

Rockford Icehogs 5 Texas Stars 1 (1-0, 2-1, 2-0)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007192


Texas Game Story: www.texasstarshockey.com/news/news/index.html?article_id=261

AHL Saturday's Clinching Scenarios: http://theahl.com/saturday-s-clinching-scenarios-p141351

AHL Friday Wrap Up: http://theahl.com/fri-roundup-pens-are-playoff-bound-p141993


Central Hockey League

Look for the Allen Americans VS. Odessa Jackalopes Game Story and Boxscore.


Major Junior Playoffs

Western Hockey League

Saskatoon Blades 4 Brandon Wheat Kings 3 (1-1, 0-1, 3-1)
http://whl.ca/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1006999

Series Tied 2-2


Medicine Hat Tigers 5 Calgary Hitmen 4 (1-3, 2-0, 2-1)
http://whl.ca/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1006993

Calgary Leads Series 3-2


Kelowna Rockets 3 Tri-City Americans 4 (OT) (1-0, 1-0, 1-3, 0-1)
http://whl.ca/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007007

Tri-City Wins the Series 4-1, The Tri-City Americans will either face the Portland Winterhawks or the Vancouver Giants in the Western Conference Final.


Portland Winterhawks 3 Vancouver Giants 5 (0-1, 2-3, 1-1)
http://whl.ca/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007013

Vancouver Leads Series 3-1

WHL Friday Wrap Up: http://whl.ca/friday-s-whl-playoff-round-up-p142007


Ontario Hockey League

No Games on Friday Night. Here's an update on the on Going Series in the Conference Semifinals.

Ottawa 67s VS. Mississauga St. Michael's Majors: Ottawa Leads Series 3-2

London Knights VS. Kitchener Rangers: Kitchener Leads Series 3-2


Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

Rimouski Oceanic 1 Drummondville Voltigeurs 6 (0-2, 1-3, 0-1)
www.lhjmq.qc.ca/lang_en/index.php?page=342374&id_partie=20973

Drummondville Wins 4-1, The Voltigeurs will play the winner of the Moncton Wildcats VS. Rouyn-Nornda Huskies in the QMJHL Semifinals.


Rouyn-Nornda Huskies 5 Moncton Wildcats 4 (2OT) (0-3, 1-0, 3-1, 0-0, 1-0)
www.lhjmq.qc.ca/lang_en/index.php?page=342374&id_partie=20958

Moncton Leads Series 3-2


The first QMJHL Semifinal is set as the St. John Seadogs will play the Victoriaville Tigers.


NCAA National Championship @ Ford Field (Detroit, Michigan)

Wisconsin Badgers VS. Boston College Eagles 6:00 PM on ESPN


U.S.A. Junior Playoffs


United States Hockey League

Waterloo Blackhawks 1 Green Bay Gamblers 5 (1-2, 0-2, 0-1)
http://ushl.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=1250418

Green Bay Leads Series 2-0


Indiana Ice 3 Cedar Rapids Roughriders 5 (1-1, 0-3, 2-1)
http://ushl.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=1250423

Cedar Rapids Leads Series 2-0

Southwest Watch

Blake Coleman: Assist on First goal of the Game on Alex Wideman's goal. A +1 with 4 shots and no penalty minutes.

Jacob Fallon: No Points in the Game. He was a -2 in the game with no shots or penalty minutes.


Omaha Lancers 5 Tri-City Storm 4 (OT) (0-1, 1-2, 3-1, 1-0)
http://ushl.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=1252407

Omaha Leads Series 2-0

Southwest Watch

Ryan Daugherty: Assisted on Stefan Demopoulos's 2nd goal of the game to make it 3-2 Tri-City. Ended the Game with a +1. He also had 4 shots and no penalites.

C.J. Ludwig: He had no points in the Game. He had 2 shots in the Game with no penalties and finished Even.


Sioux Falls Stampede 6 Fargo Force 7 (2-1, 4-2, 0-4)
http://ushl.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=1252382

Fargo Leads Series 2-0

Southwest Watch

Chase Grant: 3 points tonight (2G 1A) including the Game Winner which was part of a 4 goal 3rd period with 1:20 left. He also had a +2 with 4 shots on goal and a minor penalty.

Johnnie Searfoss: No points in the Game with a -1 and 1 SOG with no penalties in the game.


North American Hockey League Playoffs

Owatonna Express 2 Alexandria Blizzard 6 (0-1, 1-3, 1-2)
http://nahl.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=1249673

Alexandria Leads Series 2-1


Traverse City North Stars 2 Janesville Jets 0 (1-0, 0-0, 1-0)
http://nahl.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=1249683

Traverse City Wins Series 3-0. The North Stars will face the Motor City Metal Jackets in the North Division Final


Topeka Roadrunners 8 Springfield Jr. Blues 1 (2-0, 1-0, 5-1)
http://nahl.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=1249688

Topeka Leads Series 2-1

Southwest Watch

Erik Higby: 0 Points in the 8-1 Blowout. He did have a +1 in the game with a single shot on goal and no penalties as well.


Bismarck Bobcats 6 Albert Lea Thunder 1 (2-0, 2-0, 2-1)
http://nahl.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=1249668

Bismarck Wins Series 3-0, the Bobcats will face either the Alexandria Blizzard or the Owatonna Express in the Central Division Final.


Alaska Avalanche 2 Fairbanks Ice Dogs 4 (2-1, 0-2, 0-1)
http://nahl.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=1249703

Fairbanks Wins Series 3-0. It will be the Fairbanks Ice Dogs and the Wenatchee Wild for the West Division Final. Due to Wenatchee hosting this year's NAHL Robertson Cup, the Ice Dogs have clinched a Robertson Cup Tournament Spot.

Boston College uses strong 3rd period to crush Miami (OH), will play Wisconsin in the NCAA Championship

Like the first game with the Wisconsin Badgers, the Boston College Eagles used a blowout to move on to Saturday's Championship Game as the Boston College Eagles are back in the NCAA Hockey Championship Game as to prove that Hockey East is one of the best conferences in the country.

The Eagles used a huge 3rd period where 4 goals opened up a game where Miami of Ohio thought of having a glimmer of hope as the Redhawks were able to comeback after a horrible penalty kill had burned them early on in the game.

B.C.'s 7 goals came from 6 different players as Ben Smith started and ended the Eagles scoring to put the game away to get back to the National Championship Game.

Hopefully we can expect a better game for the NCAA National Championship on Saturday then what Thursday's Semifinals gave us with the combined score of 15-2 in favor of Boston College and Wisconsin.

By Jim Connelly of the United States College Hockey Website: http://www.uscho.com/

Boston College is headed to the National Championship Game, and this is not 2006, 2007 or 2008.

Thinks to an opportunistic offense, which scored seven goals on just 30 shots, and a solid effort in net by B.C. Netminder John Muse (17 saves), the Eagles knocked off Miami, 7-1, in front of a record 34,954 fans at Ford Field, to advance to it's fourth national title game in five years.

Boston College will now face Wisconsin, an 8-1 winner over RIT in the opening semifinal. Muse is now 7-0 in NCAA Playoff Games.

The Eagles jumped out to a 3-0 lead before the four-minute mark of the 2nd period, thinks in part to a power play that finished two-for-five. That same power play hadn't scored a single goal in this year's NCAA Tournament.

"You've got to have amnesia when it comes down to power plays," said BC Cocah Jerry York. "We were 0-for-10 coming into today and the next power play shift is the most important shift. We feel very confident with our special teams now."

John Whitley (G,A) Brian Gibbons (3 A), Ben Smith (2G A) Jimmy Hayes (G 2A), Pat Mullane (2A) and Brian Dumoulin (2A) all had multiple point games for BC.

Though Miami had the best of the early shots, holding a 5-1 lead through the first 8 minutes, BC Responded to take control late in the period, and with 1:28 remaining, got on the board.

Five seconds later after Miami's Joe Hartman was whistled for holding, Ben Smith redirected a Joe Whitney shot past Miami's start Connor Knapp (six saves in 23:05) for the 1-0 lead.

"That was a big goal for us to end the first", said Smith. "Joe Whitney just gave me a great shot-pass and I was able to tip it by the goalie."

In the 2nd, B.C. was flying from the opening faceoff. The Eagles again went on the power play when Will Weber was sent off for interference just eight seconds into the frame, but it was Miami that had the best chance. Andy Miele walked alone, forcing Muse to make an acrobatic pad save to maintain the lead. Before the power play, BC Swung the momentum entirely in its direction.

Jimmy Hayes buried a one-timer through Knapp's legs after Pat Mulane centered a loose puck from the right corner at 2:06 for the two goal lead.

"If Mele scores, it's 1-1 and it's a different game," said Miami coach Enrico Blasi. "You have to capitalize on your opportunities. Absolutely, that was a turning point."

Just 62 seconds later, BC Struck again when John Whitley scored from the exact same spot as Hayes-the high slot- and that goal chased Knapp from the game. Hobey Baker Finalist Cody Reichard replaced Knapp and doing so, seemed to settle down the Redhawks defense.

At the other end, Muse was sharp, particularly late in the frame when Miami packed things into the crease. Miami still only had 4 shots on goal in the frame and the Eagles took the 3-0 lead to the locker room.

In the 3rd, Miami finally got on the board at 5:19 when Hartman's shot from the right point beat Muse over the shoulder through a screen to pull the Redhawks within 3-1.

Midway through the frame, BC struck with the dagger. Three of them in fact.

Cam Atkinson, Patch Alber (first goal of his career) and Paul Carey all scored within a span of 1:35 to take any wind out of the Redhawks sails.

Smith scored his second goal of the game with 3:39 remaining to account for the 7-1 final.

The loss for Miami ends its campaign at 29-8-7, the 2nd most wins in school history (33 in 2007-08). It's also the fourth time in five seasons that Miami's season ended at the hands of Boston College in the NCAA Tournament. The one year that Miami didn't lose to BC, 2009, when they fell to another Beantown School, Boston University.

"Its like the curse of Boston continues," said Miami of Ohio senior forward Jarod Palmer. "I don't really know what exactly happened out there tonight."

The Eagles, on the other hand, advanced to the title game for the 10th time in school history and the seventh time under York. BC is looking for its 4th national title in school history and third in the last 10 years. Saturday's game against Wisconsin will be a rematch of the 2006 final, which Wisconsin won, 2-1.

"I wasn't here in 2006 when BC Played Wisconsin, but I know that was a pretty tough loss for our guys," Said Smith. "It's exciting to be back in the national championship game. Wisconsin is a great team and you saw that tonight. We'' prepare and come out on Saturday Night ready to go."


Boston College Advances to the NCAA National Championship Game. It will be Boston College VS. Wisconsin for the Title on Saturday.


Game Boxscore

Boston College 7 Miami of Ohio 1 (1-0, 2-0, 4-1)

1-0 BC: Ben Smith (PP) (J. Whitney, S. Whitney) 18:32 1st

2-0 BC: Jimmy Hayes (PP) (Mullane, Dumoulin) 2:06 2nd

3-0 BC: Joe Whitney (Dumoulin, Gibbons) 3:08 2nd

3-1 MOH: Joe Hartman (Camper, Hirschfeld) 5:19 3rd

4-1 BC: Cam Atkinson (Gibbons, Whitney) 10:10 3rd

5-1 BC: Patch Alber (Smith, Dumoulin) 10:44 3rd

6-1 BC: Paul Carey (Shea, Mullane) 11:45 3rd

7-1 BC: Ben Smith (Hayes, Kreider) 16:21 3rd


Game Stats

SOG: BC 30 MOH 18

PP: BC 2/5 MOH 0/2

PIM: BC 8 Minutes on 4 Penalties MOH 14 Minutes on 7 Penalties

Goalies: BC John Muse 17 SVS on 18 Shots MOH Cody Reichard 17 SVS on 21 Shots Connor Knapp 6 SVS on 9 Shots

ATT: 34954

3 Stars: N/A

Wisconsin ends up-start RIT's Cinderella Dream, crushes Tigers in a 4 goal 2nd period

Just 5 years ago, the Rochester Institute of Technology Hockey Team became a Division 1 Hockey and became one of the fastest teams to go from expansion to the NCAA Frozen Four in the history of the NCAA Division 1 Hockey Team.

After winning the Atlantic Hockey Conference, RIT was going into the tournament as the #4 seed in a tough East Regional with the University of Denver where they upset in the opening round. The Tigers got a break when the Cornell Big Red got upset by New Hampshire. Then in the Regional Final, RIT was able to beat New Hampshire in the Regional Final.

Regardless of the result, RIT has come along way and are looking to at least be the face of the Atlantic Hockey that has often been labeled as the 5th of the 5 major Conferences in NCAA Division 1 Hockey. (Not counting the College Hockey America Conference that is officially all gone now.)

Wisconsin was able to beat Vermont in the opening round. Then took advantage of a St. Cloud State Team who beat Northern Michigan in Double OT the previous day. The Badgers had a huge 1st period against St. Cloud State to hold on to advance to the Frozen Four.

In last night's game, it was a fast start in the 1st period with 2 goals in the first 10 minutes for the Badgers with goals by John Mitchell and Derek Staphan to stun the Tigers. Then the 2nd period just ended any hope for a RIT Comeback with 4 goals involving a strong Special Teams with 3 power play goals (2 of them 5 on 3) to go up 6-0.

Wisconsin will move on the NCAA National Championship Game against Boston College who's looking to complete a strong 2nd half of the season after struggling and finishing 2nd in the WCHA.


From Paula C. Weston of the United States College Hockey Website: www.uscho.com

Wisconsin pressured early, made the most of the 2nd period power plays and spread the goals around in an 8-1 win over RIT in Thursday's first Frozen Four Semifinal game at Ford Field, giving the Badgers the change to play for their 7th NCAA Championship Game on Saturday Night.

"It was one of our emphasis to get off to a great start, and we wanted to take time and space away as quickly as we could just to see how they would handle it", Wisconsin coach Mike Eaves said. "And we did we needed to do, and we were able to get an early lead. And the power play put us, separated the gap a little bit. But getting the good start was paramount for us."

John Mitchell's first period goal at 1:27, on a rebound by Cody Goloubef, seemed inevitable after UW controlled the play from the opening faceoff of the game. Stepan's first goal was a tip-in of Ryan Mcdonagh's shot from the point at 9:38, giving the Badgers a 2-0 lead that held through the first period.

RIT Coach Wayne Wilson said that an early UW lead was a changing point in the game. "And then, just the power plays in the 2nd period," said Wilson. "They have a tremendous power play. We knew that going in. And we didn't want to give them those opportunities."

The Badgers netted four straight goals in the second before RIT's Tyler Brenner scored for the Tigers at 19:32. The last three UW goals in the 2nd period were with the man advantage, the last two with two Tigers in the penalty box.

"The Penalties we took, took us right back out of it," said Wilson. "And then particularly in the 2nd period, you know, they just started scoring goals and reviewing - it was just a slow, methodical period, and we didn't get anything going whatsoever."

Jordy Murray scored at 2:18 and Justin Schultz at 4:26 to give the Badgers a 4-0 lead before Wisconsin had two nearly consecutive stretches of two-man advantages. During Tigers forward Mike Cornacchia's five minute-major penalty for hitting from behind at 10:26 - a penalty for which he was also given a game misconduct - the Badgers scored twice, first with Taylor Mazzei also in the box for roughing, and then with Taylor Mcreynolds out for tripping.

Michael Davies tic-tac-toe goal at 11:15 made it 5-0, and Blake Geoffrion scored at at 13:24 on a rebound of Brendan Smith's shot from the circle to give UW (28-10-4) a 6-0 lead.

Mitchell said that creative traffic in front of the Tigers net was essential to the win. "Our forwards take Jared DeMichiel's eyes away," he said. "He's been hot."

Toward the end of the third period, Wilson pulled DeMichiel to allow freshman Shane Madolora and Junior Jan Ropponen a little time in net. Madolora gave up one goal to Craig Smith at 17:28; Ropponen let in Stepaen's at 17:48.

"I almost felt bad, but I got both of my other goalies in the game as well," said Wilson. "Unfortunately, they were on the other score sheet. I put them in a tough situation. I want them to experience it. You never know when you're going to get back here. So I wanted them to enjoy that."

The Tigers finish the regular season 28-12-1; this was their first trip to the NCAA Tournament.

"There's no such thing as an easy win." said Eaves. "And you can speculate and look at paper and do all that. But you've got to out and perform. And I think our kids did a tremendous job 0f sticking to the game plan and focusing on what we needed to do to win this game here."

The University of Wisconsin has advanced to the NCAA National Championship Game on Saturday Night.


Game Boxscore

RIT 1 Wisconsin 8 (0-2, 1-4, 0-2)

0-1 WISC: John Mitchell (Goloubef, Schultz) 1:27 1st

0-2 WISC: Derek Stephan (Mcdonagh) 9:38 1st

0-3 WISC: Jordy Murray (Bendickson) 2:18 2nd

0-4 WISC: Justin Schultz (PP) (Smith, Geoffrion) 4:26 2nd

0-5 WISC: Michael Davies (PP) (Smith, Geoffrion) 11:15 2nd

0-6 WISC: Blake Geoggrion (PP) (Smith, Stepan) 13:24 2nd

1-6 RIT: Tyler Benner (Ringwald, Favot) 19:32 2nd

1-7 WISC: Craig Smith (Bohmbach, Smith) 17:28 3rd

1-8 WISC: Derek Stepan (Street, Smith) 17:48 3rd


Game Stats

SOG: RIT 14 WISC 37

PP: RIT 1/4 WISC 3/7

PIM: RIT 29 Minutes on 9 Penalties WISC 10 Minutes on 5 Penalties

Goalies: RIT Jared DiMichiel 27 SVS on 32 Shots Jan Ropponen 2 SVS on 3 Shots Shane Madolora 0 SVS on 0 Shots WISC Scott Gudmandson 13 SVS on 14 Shots

ATT: N/A

3 Stars: N/A

4/7 Scoreboard & Playoff Updates

Another Division was clinched in the NHL as the Vancouver Canucks have finally clinched the Northwest Division with a Colorado Loss to Edmonton last night. This makes the top 3 seeds in the Western Conference will be the San Jose Sharks, Chicago Blackhawks and the Vancouver Canucks this year.



As for the East, Buffalo has clinched the Northeast while Washington has clinched the Southeast. That means we have a great battle brewing for the Atlantic Division Title between the New Jersey Devils between the Pittsburgh Penguins. New Jersey has a 2 points edge with both teams having 3 games left.



In the AHL, the Chicago Wolves took a huge step towards the West Division Top Seed with a grind it out win over the Milwaukee Admirals. Texas was hoping for a loss with a chance to catch them, with just a single point either way will clinch the Division. Overall just 3 spots left as Lowell and Bridgeport are fighting it out for the 4th and final spot in the Atlantic.



While in the East, Hershey and Albany are in but are great fight between the W-B/Scranton Penguins and Norfolk Admirals as they looking fight off Sound Tigers who are the 5th place team in the Atlantic to avoid a possible crossover in the playoffs. Both the North & West Divisions have all 4 teams clinched their spots with the seeding possiblities getting interesting in the North as Rochester, Abbotsford and Manitoba could still be anywhere from the 2nd through 4th place teams.



The USHL & NAHL Playoffs are now underway and I will be showing you what the Southwest Based Players are doing, espeically when they have a huge part to play in the game like a game winning goal or was one of the Stars of the Game.





Professional Scores



National Hockey League



Toronto Maple Leafs 1 NY Rangers 5 (0-3, 0-0, 1-2)

www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009021193



Columbus Blue Jackets 3 Detroit Red Wings 4 (2-1, 0-0, 1-3)

www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009021194



St. Louis Blues 5 Chicago Blackhawks 6 (1-4, 1-2, 3-0)

www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009021195



Colorado Avalanche 4 Edmonton Oilers 5 (OT) (3-2, 0-1, 1-1, 0-1)

www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009021196



Nashville Predators 2 Phoenix Coyotes 5 (1-1, 0-1, 1-3)

www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009021197





American Hockey League



Binghamton Senators 2 Adirondack Phantoms 3 (OT) (1-2, 1-0, 0-0, 0-1)

http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007175



Rochester Americans 3 Grand Rapids Griffins 6 (0-2, 1-2, 2-2)

http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007107



Worcester Sharks 9 Hartford Wolfpack 2 (3-0, 1-1, 5-1)

http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007178



Abbotsford Heat 4 Lake Erie Monsters 5 (SO) (1-1, 0-1, 3-2, 0-0, 0-1)

http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007179



W-B/Scranton Penguins 0 Norfolk Admirals 1 (0-1, 0-0, 0-0)

http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007180



Milwaukee Admirals 1 Chicago Wolves 2 (1-1, 0-1, 0-0)

http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007176





AHL Wednesday Wrap Up: http://theahl.com/wed-roundup-norfolk-tightens-race-with-so-p141940





Central Hockey League Playoffs



Look for the Allen Americans VS. Laredo Bucks Game Story





Major Junior Playoffs



Western Hockey League



Saskatoon Blades 5 Brandon Wheat Kings 4 (0-0, 3-3, 2-1)

http://whl.ca/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1006998



Brandon Leads Series 2-1





Calgary Hitmen 4 Medicine Hat Tigers 1 (1-1, 1-0, 2-0)

http://whl.ca/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1006992



Calgary Leads Series 3-1





Tri-City Americans 3 Kelowna Rockets 2 (1-0, 1-1, 1-1)

http://whl.ca/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007006



Tri-City Leads Series 3-1





Portland Winterhawks 3 Vancouver Giants 2 (1-0, 1-1, 1-1)

http://whl.ca/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007012



Vancouver Leads Series 2-1





Ontario Hockey League



London Knights 7 Kitchener Rangers 8 (OT) (2-2, 1-4, 4-3, 0-1)

www.ontariohockeyleague.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=16730



Series Tied 2-2





Barrie Colts 5 Brampton Battalion 2 (1-1, 3-0, 1-1)

www.ontariohockeyleague.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=16737



Barrie Wins Series 4-0, Barrie will either Play the Mississauga St. Micheal's Majors or the Ottawa 67s in the OHL Eastern Conference Final.





Windsor Spitfires 3 Plymouth Whalers 2 (OT) (0-1, 0-1, 2-0, 1-0)

www.ontariohockeyleague.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=16725



Windsor Lead Series 4-0, the Spitfires will play either the Kitchener Rangers or the London Knights in the OHL Western Conference Final.





OHL Wednesday Wrap Up: www.ontariohockeyleague.com/ohl-playoff-roundup-wednesday-p141941





Quebec Major Junior Hockey League



Quebec City Ramparts 2 Victoriaville Tigers 4 (1-1, 1-2, 0-1)

www.lhjmq.qc.ca/lang_en/index.php?page=342374&id_partie=20951


Victoriaville Wins Series 4-0, Victoriaville may play the Highest Remaining Seed for the QMJHL Semifinals.





St. John Seadogs 4 Gatineau Olympiques 2 (0-1, 2-1, 2-0)

www.lhjmq.qc.ca/lang_en/index.php?page=342374&id_partie=20965



St. John Wins Series 4-0, St. John will play the Lowest Reamining Seed for the QMJHL Semifinals. Possibly the Victoriaville Tigers if Moncton and Drummondville go on to win their series.





Drummondville Voltigeurs 7 Rimouski Oceanic 2 (1-1, 1-1, 5-0)

www.lhjmq.qc.ca/lang_en/index.php?page=342374&id_partie=20972



Drummondville Leads 3-1





NCAA Frozen Four from Ford Field (Detroit, Michigan)



RIT VS. Wisconsin 4:00 PM



Boston College VS. Miami of Ohio 7:30 PM





The National Semifinal Winners will play each other in the National Championship on Saturday Night.





U.S.A. Junior Playoffs



United States Hockey League



Tri-City Storm 1 Omaha Lancers 7 (0-2, 1-3, 0-2)

http://ushl.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=1252406


Omaha Leads Series 1-0



Southwest Watch: C.J. Ludwig 1 PT (1A, +4, 1 Shot)



Ryan Daugherty 1 PT (1A, +1) 3 Shots, 2 PIM





Fargo Force 5 Sioux Falls Stampede 1 (3-0, 0-0, 2-1)

http://ushl.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=1252381



Fargo Leads Series 1-0



Southwest Watch



Chase Grant: 1 PT (1A, +2) 4 Shots, 4 PIM



Johnnie Searfoss: 0 PTS, 2 Shots, 0 PIM





Waterloo Blackhawks 1 Green Bay Gamblers 2 (1-1, 0-0, 0-1)
http://ushl.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=1250417



Green Bay Leads Series 1-0

Indiana Ice 0 Cedar Rapids Roughriders 6 (0-3, 0-1, 0-2)
http://ushl.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=1250422

Cedar Rapids Leads Series 1-0

Southwest Watch

Blake Coleman: 0 PTS, -1 3 Shots, 2 PIM

Jackob Fallon: 0 PTS, -2 2 Shots, 0 PIM


USHL Wednesday Wrap Up: www.ushl.com/news/story.cfm?id=3171


North American Hockey League

Watch for the Texas Tornado VS. St. Louis Bandits Game Story