162:. He spent his freshman year as a backup, third on the Terriers' depth chart behind Scott Cashman and Derek Herlofsky. The two older goalies split starting duties in 1993, preventing McKersie from getting any time in net for BU. After Cashman graduated, his minutes went to McKersie in 1994 and the junior netminder took full advantage. McKersie went 19–4 during the season and was one of the main reasons for Boston University finishing atop the
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