Month: May 2013

By Tim Healey/DFP Staff David Quinn’s first year as the Boston University men’s hockey head coach is sure to be a memorable one. The program released its 2013-14 schedule Thursday, and there are plenty of big games throughout. Besides the switch to Hockey East’s new template — schools will play conference opponents just twice — … Read moreGames at Madison Square Garden, Fenway Park highlight BU’s 2013-14 schedule

By Meredith Perri/DFP StaffAfter 15 seasons on the coaching staff of the Boston University men’s hockey team, associate head coach Mike Bavis has resigned, according to U.S. Hockey Report. Bavis’ resignation comes approximately two months after Jack Parker announced his retirement and BU named David Quinn as the new head coach of the Terriers. Following … Read moreReport: Mike Bavis resigns from position as associate head coach

By Kevin Dillon/DFP Staff New Boston University coach David Quinn has added some scoring to the future, as forward Bobo Carpenter — son of former NHL all-star Bobby Carpenter — committed to BU Friday. The 16-year-old North Reading resident could come to BU as early as 2015. Carpenter was second on his team in scoring … Read moreUpdated: Bobo Carpenter, son of former NHL All-Star Bobby Carpenter, commits to BU

By Annie Maroon/DFP Staff Despite being one of the Boston University men’s hockey team’s biggest defensemen in the 2012-13 season, Ahti Oksanen was also one of its mildest-mannered, with just 12 penalty minutes over 36 games. However, the 6-foot-3 freshman said when he was growing up in Kirkkonummi, Finland, he looked up to an NHL … Read moreFrom the FreeP: Oksanen scoots into place on, off ice