{"id":29642,"date":"2022-01-23T17:47:41","date_gmt":"2022-01-23T22:47:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/?p=29642"},"modified":"2022-01-23T18:05:20","modified_gmt":"2022-01-23T23:05:20","slug":"mens-hockey-bu-bounces-back-in-a-4-0-win-over-vermont","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/2022\/01\/23\/mens-hockey-bu-bounces-back-in-a-4-0-win-over-vermont\/","title":{"rendered":"Men&#8217;s Hockey: Commesso gets first shutout, BU bounces back in a 4-0 win over Vermont"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>By Bobby Serafin<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After Friday night\u2019s disappointing result, the Terriers proved their concerned fans wrong with an emphatic 4-0 against the University of Vermont Catamounts. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This weekend was a big one for the Terriers, and while it wasn\u2019t perfect, there is still optimism to be shown after taking four out of six possible points against UVM. Now with the 69th annual Beanpot just around the corner, BU exits this weekend with a record of (11-10-3, 7-6-3 HE), while Vermont stays near the bottom of the conference at (4-15-2, 3-8-2 HE)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt was a better result obviously with us getting a shutout as well\u201d, said BU head coach Albie O\u2019Connell after his team patched up a lot of smaller mistakes to put together a complete sixty minutes. \u201cWe did a lot of things better tonight and had a lot more urgency to our game.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there were some surprising scratches, such as sophomore forward Dylan Peterson, the changes to the lineup instantly paid off for the Terriers with the return of freshman forward Brian Carrabes. Within the first three minutes of the opening period, the freshman threw a hard low shot on net that was deflected by Sam Stevens, who was driving hard to the crease. This was the junior\u2019s fourth goal of the season and got the Terriers off to a great start just like Friday\u2019s contest. Unlike Friday&#8217;s game, the shots were dead even after period one, with the Catamounts providing more resistance this time around.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">What a way to get things started at Agganis! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bjD2r11CYQ\">pic.twitter.com\/bjD2r11CYQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; BU Men&#39;s Hockey (@TerrierHockey) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TerrierHockey\/status\/1484998477444755456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 22, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There were a couple of things that kept the Terriers in the driver seat again at Agganis Arena. For starters, a much improved forecheck constantly put pressure on Vermont\u2019s defense. One catalyst of the added pressure was a new addition to the lineup in the form of freshman forward Tristan Amonte, who helped drive the physicality of an active Terrier fourth line. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cOur fourth line was probably our best line,\u201d said O\u2019Connell.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This energy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> led to an abundance of quality chances. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cQuality of chances were a lot better. Last night we were more of a perimeter team. Tonight we made it harder for them around their crease,\u201d said junior forward Ethan Phillips when describing how his team improved. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phillips certainly helped his own cause by adding the Terriers second of the night after freshman defenseman Ty Gallagher made a patient play, which left a gaping net for Phillips to put away his second of the season. Senior captain Logan Cockerill also picked up an assist after setting up the whole play with an impressive drive through the neutral zone.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A beautiful rush from Coxy and great patience from Gally leads to Philly&#39;s second goal of the season! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9IXzU60kFf\">pic.twitter.com\/9IXzU60kFf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; BU Men&#39;s Hockey (@TerrierHockey) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TerrierHockey\/status\/1485015885429583880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 22, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the Terriers went 0-for-2 on the man-advantage, it has been their penalty kill that\u2019s really impressed. The unit hasn\u2019t allowed a power play goal since mid-November, and will be a crucial part of the team if they are planning to climb up the Hockey East standings. O&#8217;Connell thought a<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nother aspect of the game that improved from Friday was the Terriers\u2019 ability to stick to their game plan. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cOur breakouts were really clean and helped us get out of our zone easily. Our consistency to our game was really good,\u201d said O\u2019Connell.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The shots after two periods weren\u2019t as lopsided as Friday, but the Terriers still had a 23-20 advantage. That all changed in the third when the Catamounts peppered BU&#8217;s Drew Commesso with 15 shots, while the Terriers managed just five. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAt the end of the game they kept on fighting. We couldn\u2019t win a face-off,\u201d said O\u2019Connell. This, however, didn\u2019t stop the sophomore netminder from giving a stellar performance and stopping all 35 Vermont shots to record his first career shutout. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cYeah it&#8217;s obviously great getting the shutout. It&#8217;s always a team effort. A shutout is nice, but I care most about getting the win,\u201d said a humble Commesso following another impressive showing. Commessso credited a lot of his progress in net to goaltending coach Mike Geragosian, who has a track record of producing quality goalies. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cHe deserves it. He\u2019s played a lot of great games for us and it\u2019s long overdue,\u201d said teammate Ethan Phillips.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Commesso was able to push aside everything the Catamounts tossed his way, the Terriers were very efficient with their chances in the third, converting on two of their five shots. The first of the two goals came on a breakaway where junior forward Robert Mastrosimone pulled off a highlight reel move to beat a sprawling Gabe Carriere.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Mastro making a case for his second <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SCTop10?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SCTop10<\/a> appearance of the season with this highlight-reel goal!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/collegehockey?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@collegehockey<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ESPNAssignDesk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ESPNAssignDesk<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/89HZtxu1HE\">pic.twitter.com\/89HZtxu1HE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; BU Men&#39;s Hockey (@TerrierHockey) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TerrierHockey\/status\/1485021972505538561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 22, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The majority of the work was done by the Detroit Red Wings prospect, who carried the puck past a defender to get his eighth of the year, but the assists went to junior forwards Matt Brown and Wilmer Skoog. Mastrosimone was the only BU player to score in both games this weekend, potting the lone Terrier tally in Friday&#8217;s 2-1 overtime loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now with Vermont on the ropes, the game opened up as they sent their weak side defenseman higher up the ice, which diverted from their standard 1-3-1 approach. This left them vulnerable on the counter attack, which BU exploited through a pretty passing play leading to an Phillips breakaway, which he writsted past Carriere&#8217;s glove for his second of the game.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Hey <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ESPNAssignDesk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ESPNAssignDesk<\/a> is it possible to get two goals on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SCTop10?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SCTop10<\/a> tonight? Asking for a friend. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6ZuVjvvuJH\">pic.twitter.com\/6ZuVjvvuJH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; BU Men&#39;s Hockey (@TerrierHockey) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TerrierHockey\/status\/1485026211935965193?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 22, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The play was brilliantly set up by sophomore forward Luke Tuch and junior forward Jay O\u2019Brien, who found their new linemate for the goal that put the game to bed. Those two, along with Phillips brought plenty of physicality, and looked as though they had played together all season long. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe thought that Philly was playing really well. We thought he could bring some dynamic skating to that line. Whatever line he plays on he does well,\u201d said O\u2019Connell when talking about some of the team\u2019s adjustments. Phillips, despite only having three goals this season, has been in the praises of O\u2019Connell as of late and has shown his value to the team when healthy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cHe\u2019s starting to be more consistent. He\u2019s worked really hard this past year\u201d, said O\u2019Connell.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phillips, who missed the early part of the season due to injury, has slowly been gaining traction and still feels he has room to grow. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWith the amount of time I spent out, I had a lot of time to think about the type of player I wanted to be when I came back. I\u2019m just trying to stick to my strengths,\u201d said Phillips. When asked about what type of player he wants to become, he spoke on how he wants to be a \u201cshot-first player going forward.&#8221;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Terriers have a quick turn around that includes two massive fixtures, the first against No. 14 UMass on the road for a 7 p.m. puck drop on Tuesday night. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe\u2019ll probably just have a short practice and then get back out there. I hope [UMass] had a tough weekend as well,\u201d said O\u2019Connell. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After battling last year\u2019s national champions, the BU will return to Agganis Arena to take on another ranked opponent in the Providence Friars. That matchup is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Sunday. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<em>Featured Image by Patrick Donnelly<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Bobby Serafin After Friday night\u2019s disappointing result, the Terriers proved their concerned fans wrong with an emphatic 4-0 against the University of Vermont Catamounts. 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