With BU trailing 3-2 midway through the third period, Eric Gryba, being the great leader that he is as an assistant captain, decided it was time to take matters into his own hands. No, he didn't make a big play that led to the tying goal. He didn't make a key outlet pass that started an odd-man rush. He didn't block a shot that kept his team in the game.
He took a penalty for interference.
You see, Gryba's all about drama. Coming back from one goal down simply isn't dramatic enough. You don't make SportsCenter with one goal comebacks. So Gryba did what we all knew he would do, and took a penalty with 9:34 to play in the game.
With one of their biggest defensive presences sitting in the sin bin, the Terriers gave up a power play goal about 45 seconds later which put the game on ice. Smooth move.
The two minute minor brought Gryba within two minutes of the Terriers' record for career penalty minutes, just 9 short minutes behind the legendary Freddy Meyer. Look for the 10-minute game misconduct tomorrow night to get him over the hump. It will most likely come when the Terriers really, really, really need one of their elder statesman to act like he's a leader.
In other news, Eric is turning in his hockey skates for a pair of these:
Clown Shoes
SCOREBOARD
GRYBA: 279
MEYER: 288
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