An unexpected return
Amanda Comak
Issue date: 4/28/08 Section: Men's Hockey
"He has this lateral movement that, I mean, you're right in front of him and all of a sudden he's eight feet to the right, your jock strap's in the corner, he's up the ice and we have a three-on-one," MacArthur told the New England Sports Network in an interview last month.
But it wasn't enough to help propel the Terriers past the Hockey East Tournament. And as they watched archrival Boston College take home the ultimate prize, a fire re-ignited within Gilroy to get back on the ice.
"It was like, 'Geez we hate them,'" Gilroy said of watching the Eagles celebrate their national championship. "But they deserved it. They got hot at the right time. They won their games. What can I say? I was not happy about it. I still have a stomach ache about it, but hats off to them.
"We respect BC, but we also hate BC. There's nothing like beating BC and there's nothing like losing to BC. Next year's a new year and I can't wait for that week in December. I love that week."
So, the walk-on turned All-American defenseman is giving himself one more whack at it. One more year to lace up in scarlet and white with the bold red 97 on his back - and another Gilroy on the bench - in the hopes of rewarding the Terrier faithful with some coveted hardware.
"I'm fortunate that I was a junior this year and I get one more shot at it," he said. "You only get four years in college. That's what I think makes it so special.
"Hopefully when it's over I can look back, but I look at it right now and next year there are four more championships up for grabs. I still don't have a trip to the [Frozen Four]. I think that would be something special."
But it wasn't enough to help propel the Terriers past the Hockey East Tournament. And as they watched archrival Boston College take home the ultimate prize, a fire re-ignited within Gilroy to get back on the ice.
"It was like, 'Geez we hate them,'" Gilroy said of watching the Eagles celebrate their national championship. "But they deserved it. They got hot at the right time. They won their games. What can I say? I was not happy about it. I still have a stomach ache about it, but hats off to them.
"We respect BC, but we also hate BC. There's nothing like beating BC and there's nothing like losing to BC. Next year's a new year and I can't wait for that week in December. I love that week."
So, the walk-on turned All-American defenseman is giving himself one more whack at it. One more year to lace up in scarlet and white with the bold red 97 on his back - and another Gilroy on the bench - in the hopes of rewarding the Terrier faithful with some coveted hardware.
"I'm fortunate that I was a junior this year and I get one more shot at it," he said. "You only get four years in college. That's what I think makes it so special.
"Hopefully when it's over I can look back, but I look at it right now and next year there are four more championships up for grabs. I still don't have a trip to the [Frozen Four]. I think that would be something special."
Be the first to comment on this story