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While I would agree that Gionta was once again the key to the Eagles' success, last night's performance hardly overshadows the one-man show he put on against Maine a few weeks ago. Gionta netted five goals on five shots against the Black Bears, all coming in the first period...
...Gionta is flanked by a comprehensive core of forwards, including a number of impressive rookies, a credit to the recruiting ability of York and his coaching staff. Linemates Ben Eaves and Voce have both broken into double digits. Eaves already has 21 points, while Voce trails with 16. And with 33 of his own, freshman Chuck Kobasew is closely chasing Gionta's team-high 37 points...
...though the Eagles sorely missed sophomore Krys Kolanos, who is tied with Gionta for points, they definitely didn't need him last night...
After the Crimson failed to clear the puck, Eagles defenseman Bill Cass found left-winger Brian Gionta, the nation's leading goal scorer. Gionta approached the net from the left side and skated to the left circle. At that moment, Gionta snapped the puck up and over Jonas's left shoulder, a pinpoint shot that grazed the crossbar and found its way into the net to give the Eagles the 1-0 lead...
Seven minutes into the third period, Gionta flew down the right side and fired a shot just past the blueline. Jonas moved out to make the save but could not handle the rebound. The puck bounced to the left side where Eagles right wing Tony Voce was waiting. Voce recovered the puck and fired it into the wide open net, giving B.C. its final goal and the 4-0 lead...