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Third Time a Charm for B.C. at Frozen Four

Gerbe scores two goals as Eagles win title game in third try

By Mitch Pritchard,  Newser User

Posted Apr 12, 2008 10:04 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Nathan Gerbe no longer has to be a gracious runner-up. The nation's leading scorer led Boston College to the NCAA hockey championship that had eluded the talent-laden Eagles the last two seasons. Gerbe scored twice and added two assists in B.C.'s 4-1 win over Notre Dame at the sold-out Pepsi Center tonight as the Eagles finally hoisted the trophy after losing in the title game the past two years.

Gerbe, who lost out on the Hobey Baker Award Friday, had a hat trick in the semifinals against North Dakota and finished his command performance at the Frozen Four with five goals and three assists. The 5-foot-5 fireplug from Oxford, Mich., who scored 35 goals and 32 assists, shrugged off losing out to Michigan's Kevin Porter for hockey's equivalent of the Heisman.

Boston College celebrates their 4-1 victory over Notre Dame in the NCAA championship hockey game at the Frozen Four tournament, in Denver on Saturday, April 12, 2008.
Boston College celebrates their 4-1 victory over Notre Dame in the NCAA championship hockey game at the Frozen Four tournament, in Denver on Saturday, April 12, 2008.   (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Boston College captain Mike Brennan carries the trophy after their 4-1 victory over Notre Dame of the NCAA championship hockey game at the Frozen Four tournament, in Denver tonight.
Boston College captain Mike Brennan carries the trophy after their 4-1 victory over Notre Dame of the NCAA championship hockey game at the Frozen Four tournament, in Denver tonight.   (AP Photo/Evan Semon)
Boston College goalie John Muse (1) blocks a shot from Notre Dame left winger Ryan Thang (9) as Boston College's Mike Brennan (4) guards the crease during the NCAA championship tonight.
Boston College goalie John Muse (1) blocks a shot from Notre Dame left winger Ryan Thang (9) as Boston College's Mike Brennan (4) guards the crease during the NCAA championship tonight.   (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Notre Dame players react after the team's 4-1 loss to Boston College during the NCAA championship hockey game in the Frozen Four tournament in Denver, Saturday, April 12, 2008.
Notre Dame players react after the team's 4-1 loss to Boston College during the NCAA championship hockey game in the Frozen Four tournament in Denver, Saturday, April 12, 2008.   (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Boston College players celebrate after their 4-1 victory over Notre Dame in the NCAA championship hockey game at the Frozen Four tournament, in Denver on Saturday, April 12, 2008.
Boston College players celebrate after their 4-1 victory over Notre Dame in the NCAA championship hockey game at the Frozen Four tournament, in Denver on Saturday, April 12, 2008.   (AP Photo/Evan Semon)
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