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Travis Roy, the former Terrier forward who was paralyzed during his first collegiate shift, died this afternoon at the age of 45 due to complications from paralysis. Roy’s death comes only nine days after the 25th anniversary of his paralysis, in which he collided head-first into the boards just 11 seconds into his first game … Read more BU Hockey Legend, Philanthropist Travis Roy Dead at 45
October 9, 2020 by Chad Jones Boston University Terriers are always on the radar of National Hockey League (NHL) organizations. The 2020 rendition of the NHL Draft was no different. Two Boston University freshmen were drafted in the second round, while another was chosen in the third round. The first Terrier off the board was … Read more Three Boston University Freshmen chosen in the 2020 NHL Draft
Last week, the 16th annual Boston University Men’s Hockey summer roundtable took place, where Coach Albie O’Connell and team captain Logan Cockerill addressed the team’s plans and preparations as it heads into an uncertain 2020-21 season. We already discussed the main takeaways from the roundtable, which you can find here, so today we will be … Read more O’Connell, Cockerill talk 2020-21 roster, players to watch
In the 16th meeting of the Boston University Men’s Hockey summer Roundtable, Coach Albie O’Connell answered questions and led a discussion about the 2020-21 season. Here are the five most important points mentioned. All opinions are my own Rising sophomores will be relied on to elevate team Last year’s freshman class was one of the … Read more Five Takeaways from the BU Hockey Summer Roundtable
With the Stanley Cup playoffs in motion, Terrier fans can watch these 11 Boston University Men’s Hockey alumni hit the ice at Rogers Place in Edmonton: Arizona Coyotes Clayton Keller: Clayton Keller spent only one year on the ice with the Terriers, but in his single year he dominated the front line. In 31 games, … Read more Terriers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs: Western Conference
As playoff hockey begins, 18 Terriers will hit the ice for a chance at the Stanley Cup. From the Eastern Conference, Boston University Men’s Hockey fans can watch eight players and two head coaches compete for the title: Boston Bruins Charlie Coyle: Charlie Coyle of Weymouth, Massachusetts spent only two years with the Terriers. In … Read more Terriers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs: Eastern Conference
There will be Terrier Ice Hockey played this year, at least as of right now. Hockey East announced today that there will be a season in 2020-21 for both the men’s and women’s leagues. Season start dates have yet to be announced, and Hockey East will focus on an in-conference schedule for all 11 member … Read more Hockey East announces plan to play 2020-21 season amid pandemic
In part one of this feature, I covered the ups and downs of the Boston University Men’s Hockey team focusing mainly on last season. Now I’ll be looking into the future to discuss the same details but with our new recruits in mind. All opinions are my own. The Good: The 2019-20 Terriers had a … Read more The good, the bad, and the ugly: 2020-21 season (2/2)
With little news coming from the NHL or the college hockey world, I’ve been trying to stay positive and optimistic about the 2020-21 Boston University men’s hockey team. Here are my thoughts on the good, the bad, and the ugly in terms of next year’s season. All opinions are my own. The Good: Logan Cockerill … Read more The good, the bad, and the ugly: 2020-21 season (1/2)
Senior and captain Patrick Curry submitted the following letter to BU Athletics. Curry led the team with 19 goals this season and has inked a two-year deal with the Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL. Dear Boston University, I want to start by saying the past four years on Comm Ave. have undoubtedly been the … Read more Patrick Curry: A letter to Terrier Nation