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Most Outstanding Player: Colby Cohen
by Paula C. Weston/CCHA Correspondent

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 11) — On a team with this year’s Hobey Baker winner Matt Gilroy and another Hobey finalist, Colin Wilson, Boston University sophomore defenseman Colby Cohen seemed an unlikely candidate to score a game-winning goal for a national championship.

In his first season last year, Cohen had three goals and 13 assists, putting him 10th among BU’s scorers. This year, Cohen netted eight goals, including the championship-winner on a deflected shot at 11:47 in overtime, and had 24 assists as the Terriers’ seventh-highest scorer and the second-highest scoring defenseman in Hockey East, behind Gilroy.

Colby Cohen scored the winning goal in overtime to give Boston University the title (photo: Jim Rosvold).

So while the finish of tonight’s championship game contained several surprises, the fact that Cohen found the net to end the game may have been among the least of them.

BU coach Jack Parker said that anybody who paid attention to the Terriers this season could have seen Cohen perform the same trick, minus the securing of a national title, in any given night.

“The reason he got the game-winning goal,” said Parker, “is [because] he’s a terrific offensive defenseman who can shoot the puck 100 miles an hour.

“The reason we recruited him [was because] he was a great power-play guy, not only because he can move the puck and get great plays, but he’s got a cannon, and that’s what he brings. When we’re recruiting guys, we like to see something special. What we like about this guy, what makes him special….[is that] he’s such a great offensive defenseman, especially with the shot.”

Cohen’s goal was the only point he scored this weekend, but not for lack of trying. Cohen hit the pipe in the second period of the Terriers’ 5-4 semifinal win Thursday, hit the pipe again tonight in the middle stanza, and attempted four shots total in the game.

“I’m getting close to scoring some goals this weekend and I’ve been hitting a couple of bars,” said Cohen. “I just let it go and I saw it get blocked and go up and over the goalie’s glove.

“I saw it go in and that was it. I don’t remember anything after that. Just an unbelievable feeling.”

When pressed, Cohen said that he tried to make a move around Miami defenseman Kevin Roeder on the game-winner, but he was interrupted by Gilroy.

“Colby, you closed your eyes,” joked Gilroy.

“And then I closed my eyes and shot it, and here we are right now,” replied Cohen.

Cohen, a native of Villanove, Pa., was a member of the U.S. National Development Program before playing for the Lincoln Stars (USHL). In 2005-06, Cohen was a member of a U.S. Under-17 squad that won a silver medal.

Cohen was drafted by the Colorado Avalanche in the second round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, 45th overall.

Cohen was productive on both sides of the puck this weekend, blocking shots in both tournament games. His outright stick save in the first period against Vermont, with the puck rolling up and over goaltender Kieran Millan, who was positioned at the outer edge of the crease, created the transition that led to a goal moments later, putting BU up 2-0.

Of his goal Cohen said, “I got lucky, I guess,” but his coach wasn’t buying that.

“I don’t think anybody, if they’ve watched us, they know enough of Colby Cohen,” said Parker.

2009 Summer Team Tryouts

Birth year 1996: 
Tryout dates:  June 20, 21
Location:  Lawrenceville Loucks Ice Center, Lawrenceville, NJ
> Download 1996 (13) Brochure

2009 Summer Team Camp Dates

Select 17 (1992 birth year)

June 26, 27, 28    Lawrenceville Overnight camp

July 7-13    Rochester, NY    USA Hockey Festival Team Camp

Select 16  (1993 birth year)   

June 19, 20, 21    Lawrenceville Overnight camp

June 26 - July 2    Rochester, NY    USA Hockey Festival Team Camp

Select 15  (1994 birth year) 

June 13, 14    Lawrenceville Overnight camp for all players chosen from tryouts

July 11, 12    Lawrenceville Overnight camp only for Festival team players chosen from June 13-14 camp

July 15-21     Rochester, NY    USA Hockey Festival Team Camp

July 18, 19    Lawrenceville Overnight camp only for District team players chosen from June 13-14 camp

July 23-26    Atlantic District Team Camp/Tournament    Kent State, Ohio

Select 14  (1995 birth year)   

June 13, 14  Lawrenceville Overnight camp for all players chosen from tryouts

June 27, 28  Lawrenceville Overnight camp only for Festival team players chosen from June 13-14 camp

July 8-14    Rochester, NY    USA Hockey Festival Team Camp

July 18, 19    Lawrenceville Overnight camp only for District team players chosen from June 13-14 camp

July 23-26, 2009    Atlantic District Team Camp/Tournament    Kent State, Ohio

Select 13  (1996 birth year)

July 11, 12    Lawrenceville Overnight camp

July 25, 26    Lawrenceville Overnight camp

July 29-August 2, 2009    Atlantic District Team Camp    Kent State, Ohio

2009 Summer Team Rosters

Are Energy Drinks Safe?
By Steve Mackell

Training for peak athletic performance includes the standards of strength and speed training and sport specific drills. But today, energy drinks are fast becoming a standard in the athlete’s arsenal for attaining optimal performance. Do drinks that tout “increased energy” and “reduced fatigue” keep their promises? They may also contain caffeine and herbal supplements. Examples of these drinks are: 180, Arizona Energy X, Energy, Sobe Adrenaline, and Red Bull.

Carbohydrates
The main ingredient in all “energy drinks” is carbohydrates or sugar. Sugar is the energy source all of our cells use to function...so the more we ingest, the better we will perform. Right? Not exactly. A well balanced sport drink will have between 19 and 25 grams of sugar per 8 oz of drink. Research has shown that a concentration higher than 25g/oz slows gastric emptying. That means that the water which dilutes the sugar will not enter the blood stream, enhancing dehydration. Also, if consumed too soon prior to competition, a high sugar drink may cause gastric distress (nausea or vomiting). A drink too high in fructose (a simple sugar) may lead to diarrhea. Both of these side-effects can increase dehydration. Energy drinks should also not be used as a rehydration source after exercise for the reasons previously mentioned.

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