By Mohan Ge
Boston University News Service
Last week, before an exhibition against the U.S. U-18 national hockey team on Saturday, the Terriers took on Boston College at home on Friday, Dec. 10. The fiery match-up saw both teams play to a 3-3 draw, before the Eagles nabbed a shootout win.
Boston University News Service photographer Mohan Ge was at Agganis to snap some photos as one of the city’s historic sports rivalries played out on the ice.
On Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, Boston University’s men’s hockey team celebrated the 50th anniversary of back-to-back national championships in 1971 and ’72 respectively, paying tribute to the architect of those two titles. The family of legendary player and head coach Jack Kelley was on-hand for a ceremonial puck drop prior to the game. (Photo by Mohan Ge/BU News Service) 
Some spectators at Agganis Arena came equipped with signs, with some featuring “Retire Jerry” and “Not From Boston,” likely digs at Boston College’s longtime head coach, Jerry York, and the fact that BC is located in neighboring Chestnut Hill. (Photo by Mohan Ge/BU News Service) 
Agganis Arena was packed for the match-up on Friday, Dec. 10, with the game’s official attendance listed as 6,150. (Photo by Mohan Ge/BU News Service) 
#11, sophomore forward Luke Tuch listening to a referee before play commenced. Tuch logged two shots and a block for the night. (Photo by Mohan Ge/BU News Service) 
One of several team celebrations, as the Terriers logged three goals on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, including two from forward and graduate student, Max Kaufman. (Photo by Mohan Ge/BU News Service) 
#9, senior forward Logan Cockerill, taking part in a faceoff. (Photo by Mohan Ge/BU News Service) 
Cockerill, seen here passing the puck to a teammate, has one goal and 29 shots on the season so far. (Photo by Mohan Ge/BU News Service)
With Friday’s shootout loss, the men’s team now sits in the middle of the Hockey East standings, with a conference record of 5-5-3.
Looking ahead, the Terriers have at least one more game left in 2021: a New Year’s Eve match-up in Rhode Island against Brown University.
