Gallery: Men’s ice hockey wins home opener against Holy Cross 5-2
Boston University’s men’s ice hockey team started off their season on a high after defeating Holy Cross 5-2 in their opening game. Freshmen forwards Cole Eiserman and Alex Zetterberg scored their first goals as well as freshman defenseman Cole Hutson. Senior goaltender Mathieu Caron put up 29 saves.
Below are Spirit Veron’s photos of the game.
Freshman defenseman Sascha Boumedienne (78) gets in a scrum in front of the net.Sophomore forward Tom Willander (5) gets physical with a Holy Cross player.Sophomore forward Shane Lachance (18) and junior forward Quinn Hutson (17) look to make a play in the offensive zone.Sophomore defenseman Tom Willander (5) standing before a faceoff.Sophomore defenseman Tom Willander (5) skating over blue line.Sophomore defenseman Tom Willander (5) and senior forward Matt Copponi (15) struggle in front of the bench.Senior Holy Cross goalie Thomas Gale (33) sprays water at BU Dog Pound.Senior Holy Cross goalie Thomas Gale (33) looks for the puck.Senior goalie Mathieu Caron (62) kneeling during a stoppage in play on Saturday.Senior goalie Mathieu Caron (62) at the goal crease during a stoppage.Senior forward Matt Copponi (15) skates with the puck in the offensive zone.Senior forward Matt Copponi (15) and junior forward Quinn Hutson (17) struggle in front of the goal.Boston University men’s ice hockey players come off the bench.Junior forward Ryan Greene (9) high fives the bench after his goal on Saturday.Junior forward Ryan Greene (9) skates with the puck.Junior forward Ryan Greene (9) and sophomore defenseman Tom Willander (5) before a faceoffJunior forward Ryan Greene (9) and sophomore defenseman Gavin McCarthy (2) during the starting line-up announcement.Junior forward Ryan Greene (9) and freshman Nick Roukounakis (7) talk before a faceoff.Forwards Devin Kaplan (21) and Cole Eiserman (34) struggle along the boards.
