Let's see... if I remember correctly didn't Maine's season end last year
at the hands of BC with a late third period penalty in a one-goal game?
    I'm thinking Maine wins the Hockey East tournament and gets the #2 seed
in the east. Anyone agree?
----- Original Message -----
From: Deron Treadwell <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, March 08, 2002 9:39 PM
Subject: BC/Maine HE Quarterfinals


> Maine sweeps Boston College out of the Hockey East playoffs tonight with a
> 4-2 win on the heels of the 7-3 win Thursday night.  BC's season is most
> likely over, while Maine advances to the Hockey East semifinals on Friday
in
> Boston.  These wins should bolster Maine's NCAA tournament chances.
>
> Chris Heisten scored his second goal of the season in as many nights.
Lucas
> Lawson netted a goal with the goalie out to tie a Maine record with goals
in
> 8 consecutive games.
>
> Tony Voce had both goals for BC, including a short-handed goal with under
> two minutes to go.  Voce would have his season ended a little earlier than
> his teammates when he was given a misconduct penalty.  Maine radio said he
> was also thrown out.  Apparently he must have said something to referee
> Conrad Hache (clearly one of the worst referee's in Hockey East in the
games
> I've seen in person this year -- not including this game).  Hache, who had
> called one penalty all game whistled BC assistant captain Dolinar for
> roughing with about two minutes to go.  The Maine radio guys did not see
the
> play, but I *HOPE* it was a deserving call.
>
> Regardless, my feeling is that while Voce should have shown more poise,
> Hache could have given him a break.  At this point, BC is looking at the
end
> of their season and you just called a penalty on them.  You have to show a
> little patience and understand that BC players and coaches will be
> frustrated.
>
> BC and Maine have not always been the most heated of rivalries, but they
> have played in some big games, with each team having their turn (though it
> feels like BC has had *more* turns).  This series was important for
Maine's
> confidence and I think will be better having played BC in the
quarterfinals.
>
> -Deron
>