The College Sports Forum

Rumors started flying back in February about a game — or doubleheader — taking place in the shadows of the Green Monster. Boston College and Boston University appeared to be locked in to the event, which was seemingly set in stone.

But when this season’s schedule came out and the hockey fan’s fantasy was noticeably absent, it only confirmed that those previous reports were nothing more than rumors. The talks were indeed going on, but the process has proved painful.

“We’re continuing to look at possibilities,” said Chuck Steedman, vice president of Fenway’s enterprises and broadcast services, who leads the talks from the Red Sox’s side.

“There are a lot of moving parts. The majority of the complications are getting ice down on Fenway Park. The schools have been great. There are no issues there. It’s a matter of fitting the construction schedule within Fenway Park because of the offseason renovations.”

The game could still happen next winter, according to Steedman. BC coach Jerry York and BU coach Jack Parker are equally excited about playing a game at Fenway but have not heard anything since September.

I really haven’t heard a thing over the last three months,” York said. “I thought it was really close to getting done. I’m not sure how it’s all transpiring. I thought it was all set, and then nothing. I’m ecstatic about the possibility. Getting it done would be fabulous for us. All of a sudden, I haven’t heard a thing, so that’s not a great sign.”

I thought this was really cool idea.  It would be cool to see the whole conversion process form baseball to hockey.  I hope they can get this done.