Boston College To Face Wisconsin In National Championship After 7-1 Victory Over Miami

The Miami Red Hawks tried to keep the game close, in fact bringing the score to 3-1 with thirteen minutes left in the third period. The Boston College Eagles then exploded for four goals, including three in a minute and a half, to defeat Miami 7-1 to advance to the national championship.

Ben Smith scored two goals for Boston College while Jimmy Hayes, Joe Whitney, Cam Atkinson, Patch Alber, and Paul Carey all scored one goal a piece. Joe Hartman scored the lone goal for Miami. Boston College outshot Miami 30-18 in the game and converted 2 of 5 on the power play while Miami (OH) went 0 for 2 on the powerplay.BC quarterback John Muse made 17 saves on the night while Miami goaltender Connor Knapp was pulled in the second period after allowing three goals on nine shots. Cody Reichard came in and made 17 saves on 21 shots.

Boston College will now face off against Wisconsin who had their own thrashing when they defeated the RIT Tigers 8-1 in the first semifinal. The face off will be Saturday night at 7:00 pm EST.