By Owen Kitzan — Contributor

Following a nearly three-year hiatus, your BU men’s hockey team finally had the

opportunity to play a game at home on Nov. 17 against the University of New Hampshire Wildcats. The team came into the weekend looking to continue their strong start to the season, which saw them go 3-0 in their first weekend of games. They are currently ranked the eighth team in the CHF. Taking on the Wildcats, who were only three spots behind them, the team came prepared for a hard-fought battle with a desire to stay undefeated.

As the game got underway, it quickly became clear that the UNH side was no match for BU, something visible on and off the scoreboard. Bishop’s dominated in all aspects of the game, showing their strength through big hits and well-timed plays that their opponents simply did not

have the firepower to match. After the final whistle blew, BU came away victorious,

posting an 8-2 win over UNH to move to 4-0 on the season and 9-0 all time in the CHF.

Following the game in an interview for the CHF podcast, the captain of the UNH team took the time to call BU men’s hockey the best team in the league in his opinion.

Standouts from the game include a four goal performance by star forward and Concordia U-Sports transfer Will Leclerc, boosting his stats to 19 points in the team’s first four games and a league-leading 4.75 points per game. Veteran goalie Callum Churchill-Baugh had his first win in the CHF, only letting in two goals in his season debut. Other notable standouts include performances from Jack McGowan, whose physical presence could be felt everywhere on the ice, as well as two rookies getting their first taste of action with BU men’s hockey, Leighton Geraghty and Kieran Pike.

Following a large break between games played at home, it could be seen how

much anticipation had built up in the community for the return of BU men’s hockey games. The atmosphere was incredible, with clear

excitement amongst everyone in the rink, as well as amazing engagement from the

crowd. The fans brought a dynamic and lively energy that had been sorely missed by

players and students alike.

BU men’s hockey will look to continue their early success in the CHF in their next home game against Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Tune in for a physical and hard-fought game against them on Dec. 9 and 10 at the Jane & Eric Molson arena, with times to be announced at a later date.