CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – No. 1 Boston College scored four unanswered goals on its way to a 4-1 victory over New Hampshire on Friday evening at Kelley Rink. Andre Gasseau netted two goals, while Connor Joyce and Ryan Leonard each tallied one. Gabe Perreault finished with two points on two assists.
BC improves to 25-6-1 overall and 17-4-1 in Hockey East, while New Hampshire falls to 11-15-3 overall and 3-14-4 in league play.
The Wildcats opened the scoring late in the first period as Colton Huard’s shot from the blue line was tipped and redirected by Robert Cronin into the net to give UNH the lead with less than two minutes to go in the opening period.
BC tied the game midway through the second period on the power play when Gasseau found the back of the net. As the Eagles moved the puck up the ice during the man-up advantage, Perreault laid it off to Gasseau for the one-time slap shot that flew past the UNH goaltender to tie the game.
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The Eagles took the lead minutes later when Gasseau scored his second goal of the night. Will Vote split the defense in the neutral zone with a pass to send Gasseau in towards goal. Gasseau made no mistake with the chance as he fired home his shot inside the right post to put BC in front.
Boston College doubled its lead early in the third period when Perreault found Joyce in the slot for the quick shot to extend the lead to two. Leonard got on the scoresheet in the final few minutes of the third period with an empty net goal to put the game to bed.
Jacob Fowler made 25 saves for the Eagles while Jared Whale and Rico DiMatteo combined to make 15 saves for UNH.
CONCORD – While Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte has said she opposes increasing highway toll rates across the state, the Senate voted Thursday to increase rates for out-of-state license plate holders.
It now goes to the House for consideration.
This would be a $1 increase for those who have out of state plates going through the tolls at Hooksett, Hampton and Bedford for out-of-state plates, a 75 cent hike for those taking Hampton’s Exit 2 and on the Spaulding turnpike at Rochester, and a 50 cent hike for those taking the exit off I-93 to Hooksett.
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An analysis in the bill shows that this would increase toll revenue by $53.3 million in fiscal year 2027 and go up each year to generate $81.4 million a year in 2036.
Senate Bill 627 passed on a voice vote with two Republicans, Senators Regina Birdsell of Hampstead and William Gannon of Sandown opposing.
Senator Mark E. McConkey, R-Freedom, moved to take the bill off the table and offered an amendment. He said the last time there was a systemwide increase to the turnpike toll was 19 years ago.
“I am sure we could all agree the cost of operations…has continued to escalate when revenue is not rising with it,” and he noted that with an enterprise fund, the state can only spend what it takes in.
The state has just completed a 10-year highway plan and there was a $400 million shortfall in projects that could not be paid for under the current income.
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McConkey said the measure would not increase tolls for New Hampshire drivers with a state license plate.
“Why don’t we ask our neighbors,” to pay a toll increase. “We are getting the best of all worlds,” by passing the bill, he said, including “protecting our residents” and having resources for improvements to the turnpike system.
Sen. Gannon, R-Sandown, asked McConkey if there are any studies on impacts near the border on businesses.
If implemented, McConkey said the state will be the 27th lowest in per mile cost still. McConkey said the bill would also increase from seven to 14 days the amount of time for those with NH license plates to pay for a toll adding there are other states that also have different rates for out-of-state users.
The Hampton toll cost would go from $2 to $3, while Hooksett and Bedford would rise from $1 to $2 for out-of-state plates.
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New Hampshire currently has the lowest rate per mile among states with tolls roads. The governor said she does not support a toll increase.
“We are not going to put a burden on drivers for a toll increase,” Ayotte said. “Families are struggling.”
WILTON, N.H. (WHDH) – A woman died in a Wilton, New Hampshire, house fire Wednesday morning, according to the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office.
At 9:08 a.m., Wilton firefighters responded to Burns Hill Road after a caller said their home was filling up with smoke. When they arrived, a single-family home was on fire and they found out two people were still inside on the second floor.
A man and a woman were both taken out of the house by firefighters and taken to Elliott Hospital. The woman was pronounced dead and the man is in serious condition.
Officials have not released the name of the victim at this time.
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At this time, investigators are looking into the cause of the fire and are trying to determine if a power outage in the area played a factor. The fire is not currently considered suspicious.
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