August 2012 – The Boston Hockey Blog

Geoff Courtnall: Justin ‘was really torn’ about decision to leave BU

September 15, 2014August 30, 2012 by Daily Free Press Admin

By Tim Healey/DFP StaffGeoff Courtnall, the father of forward Justin Courtnall, has confirmed the 23-year-old’s entry-level contract with the Boston Bruins. Justin, an assistant captain for the Boston University men’s hockey team last season, will forgo his senior season. “I’m excited for Justin,” Geoff said. “Justin was really torn … It took him a long … Read more Geoff Courtnall: Justin ‘was really torn’ about decision to leave BU

Reports: Justin Courtnall signs with Bruins

September 15, 2014August 30, 2012 by Daily Free Press Admin

By Tim Healey/DFP Staff According to multiple reports Thursday afternoon, Boston University men’s hockey forward Justin Courtnall has decided to sign with the Boston Bruins and forgo his senior season. The news was first reported by Scott McLaughlin of College Hockey News. The signing comes about two months after Courtnall, who was an assistant captain … Read more Reports: Justin Courtnall signs with Bruins

BU announces class of 2016

September 15, 2014August 28, 2012 by Daily Free Press Admin

By Kevin Dillon/DFP Staff The Boston University men’s hockey team finally revealed its Class of 2016, a class that features five forwards, two defensemen and two goaltenders. Perhaps the most important members of the class are the two goaltenders, Sean Maguire and Matt O’Connor. The tandem of freshmen will replace reliable backstops Kieran Millan and … Read more BU announces class of 2016

From the Freep: Trivino pleads guilty to assault and battery, trespassing

September 15, 2014August 7, 2012 by Daily Free Press Admin

By: Emily Overholt Former Boston University hockey forward Corey Trivino pleaded guilty to two counts of assault and battery and one count of trespassing Tuesday morning at Brighton District Court. He was sentenced to two years of probation under the condition he remains alcohol free, attends weekly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, submits to random urine tests, … Read more From the Freep: Trivino pleads guilty to assault and battery, trespassing

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