UNC hockey loses in semifinals

UNC hockey loses in semifinals to CU, 2-1

By Adam Ide

            The University of Northern Colorado hockey team lost in the semifinals of the Big Mountain Hockey Conference playoffs to Colorado 2-1 Saturday at the Greeley Ice Haus.

            The Bears were shut out through the first two periods, allowing two goals in the first but holding the Buffs scoreless in the second.

            CU opened the scoring with just over nine minutes left in the first period, taking a 1-0 lead. Colorado made it a 2-0 game six minutes later, carrying that lead into the first intermission.

            The two teams were held scoreless in the second and the Buffs carried a 2-0 lead into the final period.

            Northern Colorado managed to get within one when senior forward Colin Chemlka scored early in the third period, but UNC wouldn’t score again. Colorado’s goal with three minutes left in the first period proved to be the game winner.

            CU moved on to the BMHC championship game Sunday at the Budweiser Events Center. They beat Denver 5-2 to win the championship.

            While it may have been the last home game for the Bears, their season isn’t over yet. They will play in the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division II West Regional playoffs beginning Thursday, Feb. 22, at the Weber Ice Sheet in Ogden, Utah.