 Between 1990 and 1997 Anderson was unable to get a single postseason series victory, going 1-9 in the Hockey East tournament.In 1998, however, they shocked the conference by defeating his top-ranked alma mater Boston University twice to reach the semifinals.Before the second round began Anderson was told that his contract would not be renewed and the 7-2 loss to Boston College turned out to be his last game behind the bench.