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Congratulations Boston College Eagles!
TAMPA, Fla. — Boston College captured its third national title in five years and fifth overall. And while that is memorable, what may be most memorable of this national championship will be a goal by a pint-sized freshman.
Rookie Johnny Gaudreau, listed at 5-foot-8 on the BC roster, scored one of the most highlight-reel-worthy goals in recent NCAA tournament memory to ice Saturday’s title game over pesky first-time finalist Ferris State 4-1 at Tampa Bay Times Forum, continuing one of the strongest college hockey dynasties in recent memory.
Gaudreau, who admitted he thought about dumping the puck deep to protect what at the time was a 2-1 lead, undressed a Bulldogs defender, tucking the puck through his legs, dipping his shoulder to the net and then backhanding a perfect shot top shelf over Ferris State goaltender Taylor Nelson.
The goal, which came with 3:02 remaining in regulation, was the insurance the Eagles needed. Steven Whitney added an empty-net goal with 63 seconds left to account for the final.
Read more: http://www.uscho.com/recaps/2012/04/07/gaudreaus-highlight-reel-goal-clinches-boston-colleges-fifth-national-championship/#ixzz1rQ3pknrz
Rookie Johnny Gaudreau, listed at 5-foot-8 on the BC roster, scored one of the most highlight-reel-worthy goals in recent NCAA tournament memory to ice Saturday’s title game over pesky first-time finalist Ferris State 4-1 at Tampa Bay Times Forum, continuing one of the strongest college hockey dynasties in recent memory.
Gaudreau, who admitted he thought about dumping the puck deep to protect what at the time was a 2-1 lead, undressed a Bulldogs defender, tucking the puck through his legs, dipping his shoulder to the net and then backhanding a perfect shot top shelf over Ferris State goaltender Taylor Nelson.
The goal, which came with 3:02 remaining in regulation, was the insurance the Eagles needed. Steven Whitney added an empty-net goal with 63 seconds left to account for the final.
Read more: http://www.uscho.com/recaps/2012/04/07/gaudreaus-highlight-reel-goal-clinches-boston-colleges-fifth-national-championship/#ixzz1rQ3pknrz
http://espn.go.com/college-sports/story/_/id/7787838/2012-frozen-four-boston-college-beat-ferris-state-win-ncaa-hockey-title
We'll get you next year!
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