Month: January 2012

The good, the bad and the bizarre: Maine tops BU, 4-2

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By Arielle Aronson/DFP Staff The No. 2 Boston University men’s hockey team saw its five-game winning streak come to an end on Friday night when it lost, 4-2, to No. 20 University of Maine. Here’s a look at what went wrong and some of what went right for the Terriers Friday night. The Bad:MentalityThe Terriers … Read more The good, the bad and the bizarre: Maine tops BU, 4-2

Lights go out on Terriers’ win streak

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By Tim Healey/DFP StaffIn the first of two matchups this weekend between the No. 2 Boston University men’s hockey team and No. 20 University of Maine, it got a bit darker than normal – literally during the second period at Agganis Arena and figuratively in terms of the host team’s win streak. Following a 21-minute … Read more Lights go out on Terriers’ win streak

Terriers look to take season series from Maine

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By Annie Maroon/DFP Staff While the No. 2 Boston University men’s hockey team was enjoying the best two games of its season so far against Providence College last weekend, the No. 20 University of Maine put on a display of its own with two dramatic victories over No. 7 Boston College. The Terriers and Black … Read more Terriers look to take season series from Maine

Beanpot teams take stand to end violence against women

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By Arielle Aronson/DFP Staff The Beanpot always brings excitement to the city of Boston, and this year it will bring a change to teams’ helmets as well. Boston College, Boston University, Harvard University and Northeastern University will all wear a white ribbon logo on their helmets during their Beanpot games this year to raise awareness … Read more Beanpot teams take stand to end violence against women

From the FreeP: Fan support propels men’s hockey (Notebook)

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By Tim Healey/DFP Staff While the men’s hockey team’s fan base has traditionally been strong, recently there has been a consistent and growing contingent of fans attending games, both home and away. The group of student fans, which calls itself “The Dog Pound” and has taken to social media to rally the troops, has not … Read more From the FreeP: Fan support propels men’s hockey (Notebook)

From the Freep: BU demoralizes No. 9 penalty kill in nation

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By Arielle Aronson/DFP StaffPROVIDENCE, R.I. – It’s not often that a college hockey team will score six power-play goals in one game, and even less common that it happens against a team with one of the top 10 penalty killing units in the nation. The No. 2/3 Boston University men’s hockey team defied that logic … Read more From the Freep: BU demoralizes No. 9 penalty kill in nation

Terriers bury Providence, 8-0

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By Annie Maroon/DFP Staff PROVIDENCE, R.I. — It may have been difficult to imagine the Boston University men’s hockey team (15-6-1, 12-4-1 Hockey East) turning in a better performance than they had in their 6-1 win over Providence College (9-11-2, 7-7-1 HE) at Agganis Arena on Friday night, but the very next night, they managed … Read more Terriers bury Providence, 8-0