Small Rink

The Terriers are a talented and wily young team. Their team speed may be nullified, however by the small ice surface of the Boston Garden.

Northeastern, on the other hand, is used to small rinks (Matthews Rink is notably cozy).

The Huskies will count heavily on the poise of their veterans against BU. This year's Northeastern squad has bounced back from last season's disappointing 8-25-2 mark with a first half record of 10-12.

The highlights so far include a 5-2 victory over Clarkson as well as a thrilling 4-3 victory over Maine just two weeks ago.

The offensive catalysts have been junior forwards Sebastien Laplante and Jay Schiavo, and senior Rob Kenny. Laplante led Northeastern in scoring last year with 47 points, a total both he and Schiavo are on pace to shatter this year.

Captain Paul Sacco and fellow senior Paul Flanagan lead the Huskies' defense. Tom Cole and Todd Reynolds have split time between the pipes, where Cole was immense during last year's Beanpot.