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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
While the Boston University-Boston College rivalry runs deep, the bond between brothers Alex and Luke Tuch runs deeper. An alumnus of the United States National Team Development Program (NTDP), Luke Tuch will follow in his brother’s footsteps by beginning his NCAA journey in Boston. Unlike his brother however, Luke will spend his college hockey career … Read more A family rivalry: Luke Tuch talks about his brother’s college hockey career, the draft, and his future with the Terriers
Jay O’Brien didn’t always have his eyes set on Boston University for his college hockey career. The 19th overall selection from the 2018 National Hockey League draft had a winding path following his graduation from Thayer Academy in 2018. Originally recruited to play for Providence College, O’Brien’s first year playing in the NCAA took him … Read more “A program that speaks for itself”- Jay O’Brien discusses his route to Boston after time in Providence and the BCHL
In 2016, goaltender Jake Oettinger joined the Terriers from the U.S. National Team Development Program (NTDP), the elite youth hockey program based in Plymouth, Michigan dedicated to finding and developing the best U-17 and U-18 players in America. Oettinger then starred at BU for three seasons, leaving large shoes to fill upon his departure in … Read more Drew Commesso discusses NTDP, NHL draft prep prior to first season at BU
Incoming goaltender Vincent Duplessis officially committed to play for the Terriers on May 3, less than two weeks ago, but his ties to Boston University go back much further. Four years ago, Duplessis trekked to Boston from his native Quebec City to participate in the Chowder Cup, a showcase for some of the region’s top … Read more Ski boots and golf bags: how Vincent Duplessis is preparing for first season at BU amid pandemic