Kevin Boyle (Massachusetts/UMass Lowell) backstopped the San Diego Gulls one step closer to the 2019 Calder Cup Final with a 3-0 shutout of the Chicago Wolves on Saturday. in the AHL's Western Conference semifinal. The best-of-seven series is now tied at one game apiece.
Boyle made 29 saves at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill. for the win, while Kiefer Sherwood (Miami) set up two of the Gulls' three goals. Games 3, 4, and 5 of the series will be played in San Diego, from May 22-25.
Boyle skated two seasons at UMass (2011-12, 2012-13) before transferring to UMass Lowell in 2014 and sitting out one season due to NCAA rules. He fashioned an overall record of 16-17-6 in 41 outings with the Minutemen, before backstopping the River Hawks to the 2016 NCAA Tournament with a 24-10-5 mark and seven shutouts in 39 appearances. In 80 career college games, he finished
40-27-11 with a 2.34 goal-against average and eight shutouts.
Boyle, 26, from Manalapan, N.J., made his NHL debut with Anaheim earlier this season, playing in five games for the Ducks.
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