Hometown Bias: Westchester, NY

Spotlight on Danny New

There are two reasons to write an entry on New.  First of all, New had his way with the Terriers last time these teams met.  Second, New is from my hometown of White Plains, NY.

Back on January 15, New played a solid, complete game from end to end.  On defense he played physical, getting sent to the box on several occasions, but making sure the Terriers knew he was there at all times.  Near the end of the game, Chris Connolly was harrssing Alex Beaudry in the crease, and New cleared house, absolutely decking Connolly to protect his goalie. 

In addition to his tough D, New scored a goal on karma type goal for the Terriers.  New ripped a worm burner from the point on the power play that Millan had a read on until BU defenseman Colby Cohen tipped the shot up and over Kieran Millan's glove.  New also assisted on the Friars' first goal of the night.

All in all, the sophomore defender has 4 goals and 8 assists this season, in 27 games.  The 12 points doubles New's scoring output from all of his freshman year.

He has established himself as one of the few bright spots in an otherwise ugly season for the Friars.  He is also good friends with Nick Bonino and Kevin Shattenkirk, so don't be surprised if New knows how to get under some of the Terriers players' skin.

As we will discuss in the Know Your Enemy segment, Providence leans on its defense heavily.  When I say that, I mean that they really don't have an offense to speak of.  When PC has been close in games, it has been because the defense has played well enough to keep them alive.  This weekend will be no different, and New will be at the front of the line of defenders attempting to topple the defending champs.