Team Notes: Big Red Head to New York City to Face Boston U.

Photo by Patrick Shanahan

The following article appeared November 26 on the Cornell Web site.

ITHACA, N.Y. -- Cornell hockey makes its second trip to Madison Square Garden in the last three seasons on Saturday when it battles Boston University in an 8 p.m. game at the World’s Most Famous Arena. The Big Red will be seeking to avenge a 6-3 loss the last time the two teams met last two years ago at MSG. Saturday’s game can be heard on the radio on WHCU 870 AM in the Ithaca area with Jason Weinstein providing the call. Additionally, live video of the game will be available through the Cornell Redcast subscription service.

ABOUT THE BIG RED
Cornell skated to a 4-2 victory over in-state rival Colgate on Tuesday night at Lynah Rink, with Jordan Kary, Blake Gallagher, Riley Nash and Colin Greening each finding the back of the net in the contest. Justin Krueger had three assists in the contest, while Brendon Nash added two for the Big Red. Goaltender Ben Scrivens tied a season high with 28 saves on the night. For the season, Gallagher leads the Big Red with 14 points on eight goals and six assists, while Colin Greening has 13 points on four goals and nine assists. Junior Joe Devin is third with four goals and six assists as the only other player in double figures through the first eight games. Scrivens has played every minute in goal this season, posting a 2.01 goals-against average and a .927 save percentage with one shutout. Cornell’s special teams have converted on 13-of-42 power-play chances (31.0 percent) while killing off 38-of-43 opponents’ power plays (88.4 percent).

ABOUT BOSTON UNIVERSITY
The defending national champions, the Terriers have gotten off to a bit of a slow start in their title defense, posting a 4-7-1 record through their first 12 games. Boston University most recently picked up a 6-5 overtime victory over ECAC Hockey foe Harvard on Tuesday night, boosted by a four-point night from Nick Bonino and Joe Pereira. Chris Connolly got the game-winner at the 2:18 mark of overtime, with Keiran Millan picking up 21 saves for the victory. Kevin Shattenkirk leads the Terriers in scoring with two goals and 10 assists for 12 points, while four different players share the team lead with four goals apiece. Millan has played 10 games in net for the Terriers, posting a 3.42 goals-against average and a .886 save percentage. Boston University has converted on 15-of-75 power play attempts (20.0 percent) while killing off 57-of-70 opponents’ power plays on the season for an 81.4 percent success rate.

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