LetsGoDU, one of my favorite college hockey blogs, released the University of Denver’s (DU) 2009-10 season schedule today. Denver annually hosts the Wells Fargo Denver Cup on or around New Year’s Day, and this upcoming season it stays true to form, with the Cup’s first round will be played January 1st.
With the release of Denver’s 09-10 schedule came the release of the 2010 Denver Cup participants: Denver, St. Lawrence, Nebraska-Omaha, and Boston College. BC will play St. Lawrence in the 4:35pm game on January 1st.
The Eagles inclusion on this release seemingly squashes all of the unsubstantiated buzz and rumour surrounding a possible Boston University-Boston College game being a part of an all-but-officially-confirmed Boston Bruins Winter Classic date at Fenway Park on January 1st. For a while, some speculated that the somewhat delayed release of both BU’s and BC’s 09-10 schedule was an indicator that possible participation in the Winter Classic setup at Fenway was being considered. Many Hockey East teams have already released their schedules for the upcoming year, but the two marquee teams had not, leading some to believe something was in the works.
Of course, BC could always pull out of the Denver Cup if a more alluring matchup came through, so I don’t think this DU release is the definitive answer on this story. But stay tuned…
In my experience following sports schedules I’ve often seen changes closer to the season especially regarding tournaments. It’s possible that there is a prexisting agreement between the two schools, and that info has been transmitted to SID, and poof later on it changes.
It’s a good pick up though to see that might be the case. It’s possible that if BC pulls out it might have to make it up to DU somehow.
I’ve also found though that schedule releases don’t generally follow any set formula, some schools just release them at various times at random it seems, others integrate it into their marketing plan so literally the schedule is kept secret until it can be released to maximum effect.
I’m decidedly curious though, I was already going to try to get tickets to the Winter Classic (when it becomes official) A double header could make it even better and also require more hot chocolate.
Hi Kat, an off-topic Q: Where did John Curry play prior to BU? Did he play in the US National program and, if so, for whom? Thanks much.
Hi Ogre –
That would be the Breck School in Minnesota, and then he did a post-grad at the Taft School in Connecticut.
Unlike much of BU’s recent recruiting classes, Curry never played in the US National Development program out in Ann Arbor, although he has since been tapped to play in a few international tournaments for USA Hockey since his graduation from BU.
Hope that helps!