June 2011 – The Boston Hockey Blog

‘Soa-King it all in’: Lifelong LA fan Nieto drafted by San Jose

September 15, 2014June 29, 2011 by Daily Free Press Admin

By Tim Healey/DFP Staff During the 2011 NHL Draft in St. Paul, Minn. last weekend, 211 young men saw a lifelong dream realized. And as far as Boston University rising-sophomore forward Matt Nieto is concerned, it was a long time coming. “When I was really young, I made a little book for school, and it … Read more ‘Soa-King it all in’: Lifelong LA fan Nieto drafted by San Jose

Inside the 2011 NHL Draft with Adam Clendening

September 15, 2014June 28, 2011 by Daily Free Press Admin

By Arielle Aronson/DFP Staff It was supposed to be one of the most exciting weekends of his life, but if anything, the 2011 NHL Draft started off a bit boring for Boston University defenseman Adam Clendening. The 5-foot-11, 190-pound defenseman was drafted in the second round (36th overall) on Saturday by the Chicago Blackhawks, but … Read more Inside the 2011 NHL Draft with Adam Clendening

Coyle caught off guard by Wild trade

September 15, 2014June 27, 2011 by Daily Free Press Admin

By Arielle Aronson/DFP Staff When Charlie Coyle sat down to watch the 2011 NHL draft, he expected it to be a relaxing evening. After all, Coyle had been drafted 28th overall by the San Jose Sharks the year before, and his only concern on this year’s draft night was sending the Sharks his flight itinerary … Read more Coyle caught off guard by Wild trade

Cronin leaves NU for Maple Leafs

September 15, 2014June 20, 2011 by Daily Free Press Admin

By Tim Healey/DFP Staff The Toronto Maple Leafs announced this afternoon that they have hired Northeastern University coach Greg Cronin as an assistant coach, ending Cronin’s six-year tenure at NU. The Boston Herald first reported the move this morning. “Coaching in a city like Toronto, which is just dripping with hockey, I thought is a … Read more Cronin leaves NU for Maple Leafs

Poulin stays busy after Frozen Four appearance

September 15, 2014June 18, 2011 by Daily Free Press Admin

By Meredith Perri/DFP Staff The Boston University women’s hockey team has not played a game since losing in the Frozen Four final to Wisconsin at the end of March, but freshman phenom Marie-Philip Poulin has been plenty busy. In the last three months, the Hockey East Rookie of the Year earned a silver medal in … Read more Poulin stays busy after Frozen Four appearance

Former Terrier Andrew Glass to continue hockey career at Canadian college

September 15, 2014June 9, 2011 by Daily Free Press Admin

By Arielle Aronson/DFP Staff Former Terrier Andrew Glass will begin the next chapter of his hockey career by joining the Carleton University Ravens next season. Glass played in 54 games in his Terrier career and totaled 10 points before he was dismissed from the team in the middle of the 2010-11 season for “missing meetings … Read more Former Terrier Andrew Glass to continue hockey career at Canadian college

Who We Are

The Boston Hockey Blog of the Daily Free Press is the leading media outlet for Boston University men’s hockey. We have provided elite coverage of BU hockey since 2009, becoming the go-to source for breaking news, game reports, and in-depth analysis of all things BU.

Our Staff:

Brady Gardner

Since joining the Boston Hockey Blog in December of 2018, Brady has served as the blog’s director and head writer. A sophomore in the College of Communication, Brady is studying Public Relations and Journalism with the goal of pursuing a career in Sports Communications.

Patrick Donnelly

Patrick joined the Boston Hockey Blog in July of 2019, and serves as a contributing author. Majoring in journalism with a focus in sports, Patrick is a sophomore in the College of Communication. Beyond BU, he aims to pursue a career as a sports reporter and insider.

Paige Mautner

Having joined the Boston Hockey Blog in December of 2018, Paige serves as a contributing author. She is a junior in the College of Communication, majoring in broadcast journalism. Ultimately, Paige hopes to become a sports anchor someday.

Carolyn Mooney

Carolyn is a contributing author for the Boston Hockey Blog, specializing in women’s hockey coverage. She is a sophomore in the College of Communication majoring in journalism with a focus in sports. Carolyn hopes to ultimately become a professional sports reporter.

Jenna Vansickle

Jenna is a new addition to the Boston Hockey Blog’s photography team, and is a freshman in the College of Communication. She’s excited to be involved in all things hockey at BU and will be working as a photographer for both men’s and women’s hockey.

Emily Hunter

Emily began doing photography for the Boston Hockey Blog in January of 2019. Away from the arena, she is a sophomore Earth and Environmental Science major in the College of Arts and Sciences.