Gallery: Men’s Hockey Defeats UMass Lowell In OT Comeback
The No. 9 Boston University men’s hockey team rallied late against No. 18 UMass Lowell to secure their fourth win of the season, with a 2-1 victory over the River Hawks on Saturday at Agganis Arena.
Freshman defenseman Lane Hutson had a standout performance, scoring an extra-attacker goal with 2:09 left in regulation to tie the River Hawks. Hutson secured the win for the Terriers at 2:29 in the extra session with an unassisted goal. Lowell’s Matt Crasa put the first goal on the board late in the second period, forcing the Terriers to turn up the intensity going into the third period.
Below is Jacob Ireland’s photo gallery from the game:
Senior Jay O’Brien (18) waits center ice for an opportunity to advance BU’s offensive drive through Lowell’s defensive front. JACOB IRELAND / WTBU SPORTS
Sophomore Defenseman Ty Gallagher (4) skates to center ice as he is announced during starting lineups. JACOB IRELAND / WTBU SPORTS
Junior Forward Luke Tuch (11) celebrates as the Terriers score their second goal late in the third period. JACOB IRELAND / WTBU SPORTS
The Terriers rush out from the locker room onto the ice, embracing welcomes from young spectators. JACOB IRELAND / WTBU SPORTS
Spectators erupt with applause after BU’s Lane Hutson (20) sneaks the game-winning goal past Lowell’s Goaltender Gustavs Grigals (30). JACOB IRELAND / WTBU SPORTS
Lowell’s Gustavs Grigals (30) blocks a shot from BU’s Matt Brown (37). JACOB IRELAND / WTBU SPORTS
BU’s Goaltender Drew Commesso (29) denies a shot attempt by Lowell’s Ben Meehan (14) in the second period. JACOB IRELAND / WTBU SPORTS
Senior Captain Domenick Fensore waits for an official decision on the Terrier’s second goal–which was disallowed for goalie interference–with 5.8 seconds left in the third. JACOB IRELAND / WTBU SPORTS
BU’s Ryan Greene (9) battles with Lowell’s Matt Crasa (25) for control over the puck. JACOB IRELAND / WTBU SPORTS
