J.P. McKersie made his return to the ice at Walter Brown arena last Saturday in the third period of the BU-Northeastern game. With BU up by six or seven goals, with about 10 minutes left in the game, Coach Parker pulled sophomore keeper Tom Noble and J.P skated out on the ice for the first time in a game since the NCAA championship game in 1994. For those who don't know, J.P. got was in a horrible accident in the summer of 1994 when a car hit him while he was riding his bike. He was in a coma for a while and it took awhile before he could even walk, and many people feared brain damage. He defied the odds and made a successful comeback, returning to the ice Saturday night. Needless to say, the crowd went crazy, giving him a standing ovation for a few minutes. Given the tragic accident to Travis Roy, and J.P.'s long and amazing rehab, the moment was very special for everyone in attendance. The place was louder when J.P. skated out than when we had hung the championship banner a few weeks ago. Personally, I felt chills when I saw him out there in goal. And true to storybook form, Northeastern couldn't score on him. Granted, Northeastern wasn't playing very well, and only managed a few shots, but J.P. looked very active and seemed quick enough with the glove and the stick. I don't know where he will fit into the rotation, but I think he is BU's number 3 goalie for now. Go BU! 1995 NCAA champions! -Lincoln Grimes BU senior HOCKEY-L is for discussion of college ice hockey; send information to [log in to unmask], The College Hockey Information List.