Month: June 2012

By Kevin Dillon/DFP StaffWhile no Boston University hockey players were selected on Friday’s first round of the 2012 NHL Draft, Saturday’s rounds two through seven featured eight future Terriers drafted to play professional hockey. The highest drafted recruit was incoming freshman forward Sam Kurker, who was taken in the second round (56th overall) by the … Read moreEight future Terriers taken in 2012 NHL Draft

By Emily Overholt/DFP Staff Prosecutors dropped the sexual assault charges made against former Boston University hockey player Max Nicastro at a hearing Friday morning in Brighton District Court. Hugh Curran, Nicastro’s attorney, said in a statement after the hearing that the decision “speaks volumes” about the case. “The District Attorney’s office did a thorough and … Read moreFrom the Freep: Charges dropped against Max Nicastro

By Tim Healey/DFP Staff Adam Clendening’s career as a Boston University Terrier is over. The 19-year-old defenseman signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks Thursday, opting to forego his final two years at BU. The Blackhawks selected him in the second round (36th overall) in the 2011 NHL Draft. “My advisor and the … Read moreAdam Clendening signs with Chicago Blackhawks