Poimintoja:
"“He’s been a terrific leader for us,” said BU coach Jack Parker of Connolly. “He’s going to get recognized at the banquet this week for a couple of things, which are well deserved. He’s a real character guy. He’s a good student. He’s a good example of what you want in the classroom, socially and certainly on the ice, both at practice and in games.”"
"Boston University men’s hockey senior captain Chris Connolly is not a big guy. He is only 5-foot-9, and he weighs just 170 pounds. But packed inside one of BU’s smallest players is the leadership, character and attitude that made him one of the Terriers’ most important players over his four-year career."
"“We thought he was going to be a captain of the team as a senior when we recruited him,” said BU coach Jack Parker. “He knows how to do the right thing. He knows how to be a good teammate and a good captain, which is sometimes not being a good teammate. He is one of the best captains we have ever had. . . . We’re very, very proud that he wore our uniform.”"
"Once Connolly moved to center he excelled at his new role, scoring all nine of his goals and recording 18 assists. He was up for the new defensive responsibility too, as he had a plus-11 plus-minus rating since the beginning of 2012." Eli on pelannut ilmeisesti laidassa ennen, mutta loppukauden onnistuneesti sentterinä.
"This year, Hockey East honored Connolly as the Gladiator Best Defensive Forward, as well as giving him the Len Ceglarski Award for individual sportsmanship. The two awards represent his ability in the defensive end while staying out of the penalty box. The Duluth, Minn., native was a plus-19 in his senior season and only took five penalties."
Hyvältä pelaajalta vaikuttaa ja nimenomaan loistavalta puolustavalta hyökkääjältä. Rautakorven näköinen pelaaja kyseessä. Kenties jopa "A" rintaan?
