Author: Brendan Nordstrom

Features Men's Hockey

Understanding Mathieu Caron through his helmet

Five months after the heartbreaking loss, Caron stood outside BU’s locker room on media day. He didn’t look too different. His hair had the same tuft curling down over his forehead. He shaved his beard, leaving behind just a mustache. He was, understandably so, in much brighter spirits. There was one outstanding difference — the redesigned helmet in his hand, accompanying a newfound confidence.