Boston College Women’s Hockey Preview: Merrimack

Last weekend, BC women’s hockey skated to a surprising tie and win with BU. The Eagles will now face a confusing Merrimack team in a home and away series. The Warriors have a mediocre record, but have earned victories against Minnesota and BU and skated to a tie with St. Lawrence. This should be a pair of easy victories for the Eagles, but if this season has taught us anything it’s that NCAA hockey is crazy.

GAME FACTS

Who:

Boston College Eagles (13-1-3) vs.

Merrimack Warriors (6-10-3)

Game 1

When: Friday, December 8 @ 7 PM

Where: Conte Forum, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

How to Watch: ESPN3

How to Follow: @BC_WHockey, @BCInterruption, @LBerestecki, @Salzano14, @JoeGrav, @ArthurBailin.

Game 2

When: Saturday, December 9 @ 4 PM

Where: Lawler Arena, North Andover, Massachusetts

How to Watch: (X)

How to Follow: @BC_WHockey, @BCInterruption, @LBerestecki, @Salzano14, @JoeGrav, @ArthurBailin.

Stats

Goals per game: BC: 4.4 Merrimack: 1.5

Opponent goals per game: BC: 2.2 Merrimack: 2.2

Power play conversion: BC: 25.0% Merrimack: 6.1%

Penalty kill: BC: 80.6% Merrimack: 80.0%

Penalties per game: BC: 4.8 Merrimack: 3.6

How Much Does Laura Hate the Opposing Mascot?

Did you know that I have very strong opinions on mascots? Now you do!

Merrimack Warrior 5/5

This is not a good mascot. He’s creepy, but not in a fun way.