Gallery: BU Men’s Hockey Takes Series Opener in Battle of Comm Ave

No. 4 Boston University men’s hockey defeated Boston College 6-3 on Friday night in front of a sold-out Agganis arena. The Terriers bounced back from a slow first period to dominate the remainder of the 289th Battle of Comm. Ave. Sophomore defenseman Ty Gallagher had a stand-out performance for the Terriers, picking up four points (2 goals, 2 assists).

Here is Jacob Ireland’s gallery from the game:

BU senior William Skoog (32) works the puck through Boston College players. JACOB IRELAND/WTBU SPORTS
BC forward Trevor Kuntar (15) scores the first point of the game. JACOB IRELAND/WTBU SPORTS

BU senior Jay O’Brien (18) gets into position for a face-off. JACOB IRELAND/WTBU SPORTS
BC senior Marshall Warren (5) checks BU’s Devin Kaplan into the glass. JACOB IRELAND/WTBU SPORTS
Luke Tuch (11) shoots the game-winning goal off assists from Dylan Peterson and Ty Gallagher. JACOB IRELAND/WTBU SPORTS
BU fans cheer for Ty Gallagher (4) following his second goal of the night. JACOB IRELAND/WTBU SPORTS
The sold-out Agganis arena erupts after BU secures its first point. JACOB IRELAND/WTBU SPORTS
Sasquatch, aka Brian Zive (CAS ’94), waves the BU flag in the middle of a packed Dog Pound. JACOB IRELAND/WTBU SPORTS