Month: January 2012

Clendening, Noonan rise to challenges both on offense and defense

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By Annie Maroon/DFP Staff When they lost two of their top offensive players in Corey Trivino and Charlie Coyle last month, the Boston University men’s hockey team knew their remaining forwards would have to pick up the scoring pace. It takes a considerable amount of pressure off the forwards, though, when defensemen can contribute to … Read more Clendening, Noonan rise to challenges both on offense and defense

The good, the bad and the otherwise notable: BU beats Providence, 6-1

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By Tim Healey/DFP Staff  The No. 2/3 Boston University men’s hockey team topped conference foe Providence College, 6-1, on Friday night at Agganis Arena, evening the season series at one win apiece. Despite the sizable goal differential in Friday’s game, not everything went well for the Terriers (14-6-1, 11-4-1 Hockey East). Here’s a look at … Read more The good, the bad and the otherwise notable: BU beats Providence, 6-1

Terriers ride strong start to decisive win over Friars

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By Arielle Aronson/DFP Staff When the No. 2/3 Boston University men’s hockey team played Providence College earlier this season, the Terriers (14-6-1, 11-4-1 Hockey East) were plagued by a slow start and faced a three-goal deficit by the end of the first period in the game. Even the team bus arrived late that night. But … Read more Terriers ride strong start to decisive win over Friars

From the FreeP: Terriers look to fend off Friars

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By Tim Healey/DFP StaffTo say the least, a lot has happened since the No. 2/3 Boston University men’s hockey team faced off against Providence College last. When the Terriers (13-6-1, 10-4-1 Hockey East) visited the Friars (9-9-2, 7-5-1 Hockey East) at Schneider Arena on Oct. 14, BU was a team that was nothing short of … Read more From the FreeP: Terriers look to fend off Friars

Pregame prediction proves true as Chris Connolly scores his first two goals of season

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By Arielle Aronson/DFP Staff ALLSTON — Through the first 19 games of the 2011-12 Boston University men’s hockey season, senior captain Chris Connolly did everything a captain of a hockey team should do – everything, that is, except score a goal. The goal-scoring drought was unfamiliar territory for the senior. Connolly scored exactly 10 goals … Read more Pregame prediction proves true as Chris Connolly scores his first two goals of season

Late rally lifts BU over Harvard, 4-3

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By Annie Maroon/DFP Staff ALLSTON — It was far from the “complete-game effort” coaches always want to see, but the No. 6 Boston University men’s hockey team (13-6-1) pulled off a 4-3 overtime victory against Harvard University (4-6-6) on Saturday on the strength of two third-period goals and sophomore defenseman Garrett Noonan’s overtime winner. Although … Read more Late rally lifts BU over Harvard, 4-3

Megan meaningful at right times for Terriers

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By Arielle Aronson/DFP StaffWhen the No. 6 Boston University Terriers needs a goal in a crucial moment, all they have to do is look to Wade Megan. The junior forward leads the team in goals (10), power-play goals (5), shorthanded goals (2) and game-winners (3). His production has provided quite a boost to the Terriers … Read more Megan meaningful at right times for Terriers

Vinny Saponari reacts to playing former BU teammates for first time

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By Tim Healey/DFP Staff The No. 6 Boston University men’s hockey team’s 4-3 win over Northeastern University Friday night marked the first time the two teams met during the 2011-12 season, meaning it was also the first time former Terrier and current Husky Vinny Saponari faced off against his former teammates and coach. Saponari’s well-documented … Read more Vinny Saponari reacts to playing former BU teammates for first time