Merrimack Hockey Earns Point in Hard-Fought Battle with Boston University
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – The Merrimack College men’s ice hockey team secured a point against a nationally ranked opponent Friday night, falling 3-2 in overtime to the #12/13 Boston University Terriers at Agganis Arena. Goals from Benny Yurchuk and justin Gill propelled the Warriors into the lead, but Boston University ultimately prevailed.
This contest showcased Merrimack’s resilience against a formidable Hockey East rival. The Warriors, continuing their early-season schedule, demonstrated competitive spirit and scoring ability, earning a valuable point in the conference standings. The result sets the stage for a Saturday rematch at Lawler Arena, offering Merrimack an immediate opportunity to build on this performance.
Boston University opened the scoring, but the lead was short-lived. A turnover created by Ty Daneault led to a precise assist, finding Benny Yurchuk for a top-shelf goal – his first as a Warrior – and tying the game. shortly after,Parker Lalonde’s puck control along the boards set up a sequence involving Trevor Hoskin,culminating in Justin Gill’s go-ahead tally.
Following a scoreless second period, the Terriers equalized in the final minutes of regulation, ultimately securing the victory with an overtime goal.
Merrimack will now host Boston University on Saturday at lawler Arena, with puck drop scheduled for 6:00 PM. Fans can follow the Warriors throughout the season at MerrimackAthletics.com and on Twitter, Instagram, and facebook.
