2012-13 Boston College Hockey: Merrimack Game Thread (7:00 PM, bceagles.com)

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Merrimack Warriors (4-5-1, 3-2-1 Hockey East) vs. No. 1/1 Boston College Eagles (8-1-0, 7-1-0 Hockey East)

Time: 7:00 PM Eastern
Date: Friday, November 16, 2012
Place: Chestnut Hill, Ma.
Arena: Kelley Rink / Conte Forum
Capacity: 7,884

TV: Nope
Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub
Online Audio: bceagles.com
Online Video: bceagles.com

Opponents Blog: The Mack Report

Series: BC and Merrimack have previously met 80 times. Boston College leads the all-time series 56-20-4.
Last Meeting: Boston College 2, Merrimack 1 (February 18, 2012)
Last Meeting at Conte Forum: Boston College 2, Merrimack 2 (OT) (January 8, 2012)

Last Five Meetings:

W - Boston College 2, Merrimack 1 (February 18, 2012)
W - Boston College 4, Merrimack 2 (February 17, 2012)
T - Boston College 2, Merrimack 2 (OT) (January 8, 2012)
W - Boston College 5, Merrimack 3 (March 19, 2011)
L - Merrimack 5, Boston College 3 (November 26, 2010)

Trends: The Eagles won the season series last year, 2-0-1. BC owns a 23-0-2 vs. Merrimack in its last 25 games at Conte Forum. The teams tied 2-2 last year at Conte (via HockeyEastOnline.com). Boston College is a perfect 4-0-0 at home this season, outscoring opponents 15-6 overall and 12-5 in Hockey East play.

Merrimack's Leading Scorers: Jr. Mike Collins (5-8-13), Jr. Jordan Heywood (4-4-8), So. Josh Meyers (3-4-7)
Merrimack's Leading Goaltender: Jr. Sam Marotta (3-2-0, 2.42 GAA, .919 SV%)

Leave your thoughts on the game below. Go Eagles!

Prediction: Boston College 5, Merrimack 2
Record-to-date: 7-2-0