Month: April 2013

By Annie Maroon/DFP Staff The Boston University men’s hockey team will take part in its second Frozen Fenway game, this one against the University of Maine, as part of a two-week series of hockey and skating events at Fenway Park in January 2014. The City of Boston, the Hockey East Association and Fenway Sports Management … Read moreBU to play Maine in 2014 edition of Frozen Fenway

By Annie Maroon/DFP Staff For all but the luckiest hockey teams, goaltending is often a question. The Boston University men’s team found an unconventional answer this year, using freshmen Sean Maguire and Matt O’Connor as complementary pieces in net for most of the season. While resolution in the form of a clear No. 1 goalie … Read moreFrom the FreeP: Goalie duo impresses in rookie campaign

By Annie Maroon/DFP Staff Jack Parker’s last season as the Boston University men’s hockey coach will be remembered for that reason alone. It will also be recalled as a hard season to figure: The Terriers, despite their youth, played a strong first half, a nearly perfect month of March wand a six-week stretch between those … Read moreFrom the FreeP: Parker’s career ends with inconsistent 2012-13 season

By Annie Maroon/DFP Staff After foregoing his senior season to sign an entry-level contract with the San Jose Sharks, Matt Nieto said he’s ready for a new challenge beyond what college hockey can offer him. “I think that’s what it came down to – I want to challenge myself, and I thought that it was … Read moreMatt Nieto looking for new challenges with Sharks

By Tim Healey/DFP Staff Junior Matt Nieto will begin his professional career and sign an entry-level contract with the San Jose Sharks Monday, according to his mother, Mary. The forward reported to Worcester to sign and join the Sharks’ AHL affiliate. The 6-foot, 192-pound left wing has already alerted Jack Parker and David Quinn, tabbed … Read moreMatt Nieto to sign with San Jose Sharks Monday