Northeastern playing for it's first Hockey East Title since 1988 tonight

SUCK IT BOSTON COLLEGE!  No better feeling as a Northeastern alumni than beating either BC or BU in hockey, especially in a big game.  The Huskies will now play for it's first Hockey East title since 1988 against UMass Lowell tonight at the Garden.   The stakes couldn't be any bigger, tonight's winner will earn Hockey East's automatic bid to the 2016 NCAA Men's Hockey Championship. 

The hottest team in college hockey rolls on with a 12 game winning streak, the longest in school history. The same Northeastern team that started the year 2-12-3 is now 19-1-2 in its last 22 games. They haven't lost since the Beanpot semifinals on February 1st.  That's insane.  

I was pumped for the semifinal game against Boston College all week. When the UMass Lowell vs. Providence game went to 3 overtimes, I wondered how the 2 and a half hour delay to start the game was going to affect both teams. After a goal by BC 15 seconds in, I was worried.  But, the Huskies calmed down after that and really controlled the game, tying it up and then scoring with less than a second left in the 1st period.  That goal was HUGE.  Giving up a goal with less than a second left in the period is always demoralizing for the other team. BC was playing like the period was over, and the Huskies pounced on them.  And that's how Northeastern won, they made BC pay for their mistakes, mainly all the penalties they took.  That's how you win against teams that seemingly have more talent than you.  That's how you beat the # 1 seed.  Boston College choked again and Northeastern took advantage and made them pay.

The big question for the championship will be, does UMass Lowell have any legs left after playing a triple OT game last night?  That's like playing two games in a row. That IS playing two games in a row.  Can the Huskies take advantage?  Northeastern hasn't been in a big game like this since I was in college.  This is their time to shine.

Side note, I had no idea the trophy for the Hockey East tournament was named after Lou Lamoriello.  Just proves again how much of a legend Lou is.

Also, I always liked the Huskies black jerseys, but these throwback reds they are wearing have grown on me.  Flashback to the Chris "Knuckles" Nilan days.

Northeastern playing in the Hockey East championship, the Devils still fighting for playoff life against Columbus tonight AND the NCAA Tourney on all day?  How many TVs can I fit in my living room?! This is why I love sports.

I miss these days...