The upcoming semifinal game in the Hockey East is poised to take place at Toscano Family Ice Forum on Wednesday, March 6th, with the No. 1 seeded University of Connecticut women’s ice hockey team facing off against the No. 4 seeded Boston College.
In the previous game, the Huskies secured a 4-2 victory over Holy Cross in the quarterfinals, with Senior forward Jada Habisch leading the charge with two points, including a goal and an assist. Junior goaltender Tia Chan made 13 saves, conceding only two goals. This marked her 18th game of the season allowing two goals or less.
Leading up to the matchup, the Boston College Eagles hold a 15-13-7 overall record and a Hockey East record of 13-9-5. In their recent game, the Eagles secured a 2-1 victory against Providence in the quarterfinals. Sammy Taber leads the team with 31 points, scoring 13 goals and providing 18 assists.
In their three-game series this season, the UConn Huskies tied once and lost twice against Boston College. Throughout their history, the Huskies have a record of 25-47-11 against the Eagles.
The puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET, and the game can be viewed on NESN.
Key Players
– Tia Chan: Goaltender, standing at 5′ 6″, Junior
– Jada Habisch: Forward, standing at 5′ 4″, Senior
The upcoming semifinals promise to be an exhilarating match-up between the University of Connecticut and Boston College. Be sure to stay tuned for the results.