{"id":29369,"date":"2007-10-12T16:38:12","date_gmt":"2007-10-12T21:38:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uscho.com\/2007\/10\/12\/200708-boston-college-season-preview\/"},"modified":"2010-08-17T19:57:04","modified_gmt":"2010-08-18T00:57:04","slug":"200708-boston-college-season-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uscho.com\/2007\/10\/12\/200708-boston-college-season-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"2007-08 Boston College Season Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"

Had Boston College goaltender Cory Schneider returned for his senior year, the Eagles would have been the near-prohibitive favorite to win Hockey East and potentially the team to beat nationally. Even with Schneider’s departure for the pros, they are the league co-favorites with New Hampshire based on a stellar group of forwards and solid, veteran blueliners.<\/p>\n

“We have to see how everything goes as far as chemistry, as far as injury and as far as all the intangibles,” BC coach Jerry York says, “[but] on paper, this is a team that certainly holds their own with the ones I’ve coached over last few years.”<\/p>\n

That’s saying a lot since the Eagles have made the NCAA tournament the last five seasons, the Frozen Four the last three, and the national championship game the last two.<\/p>\n

“We have some really top-end offensive players and we’re very solid defensively,” York says. “I think [freshman goaltender] Johnny [Muse] is going to give us enough strength in goal.” <\/p>\n

Up front there’s considerable firepower. Juniors Nathan Gerbe, Benn Ferriero and Brock Bradford all return having scored at least 45 points last season. <\/p>\n

“[They] highlight an outstanding junior class for us,” York says. “They’ve had a lot of the big game atmosphere over the last few years. I also think that the senior Danny Bertram is ready for a breakout year. He’ll be a real leader.” <\/p>\n

Not to mention sophomore Ben Smith, who took off after assuming a larger role when Brian Boyle moved to defense, scoring ten points over the final eight games.<\/p>\n

Not counting Boyle’s late-season switch to the blue line, BC returns all seven of its defensemen from last year. Senior captain Mike Brennan leads a veteran group of fellow-senior Brian O’Hanley, juniors Brett Motherwell, Anthony Aiello, Tim Filangieri and Tim Kunes, as well as sophomore Carl Sneep. <\/p>\n

\"Nate<\/p>\n
Nate Gerbe is Boston College’s top returning scorer (photo: Melissa Wade).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

“We’re very solid defensively,” York says. “Our captain Mike Brennan is just rock solid on defense and has the chance to become one of the really significant captains at BC.”<\/p>\n

As if that weren’t enough depth, the group will be augmented by freshman Nick Petrecki, an NHL first-round pick. File that one under: The Rich Get Richer.<\/p>\n

“I would think that Nick will evolve into a pretty good player during his freshman year,” York says. “He brings a lot of size and strength. He’s got a chance to become a very good player for us.”<\/p>\n

The focus, however, will be on freshman goaltender John Muse. He’s no last-minute band-aid brought in to replace Schneider. BC recruited Muse hard with the understanding that he’d play a year of juniors if Schneider returned (so as to not burn a year of eligibility), but come right away if Schneider turned pro.<\/p>\n

“He’s our key recruit out of that class,” York says. “I think he’s going to be a significant player for us. He’s got a good frame of mind. He’s ready for it. He’s excited about it.<\/p>\n

“He reminds me a little bit of Scott Clemmensen when he came in as a freshman. Matti Kaltiainen played a lot as a freshman. So it’s not unusual that a freshman can step in and play well. We think Johnny can do that.”<\/p>\n

An opening three-game gauntlet of Michigan, Minnesota (if it defeats Rensselaer) and North Dakota beckons. Baptism by fire for Muse; a stern reality check for the veterans.<\/p>\n

“It’s good for the team,” York says. “We’ve got to get prepared for Hockey East and the challenges it has.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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