Off-Ice News

Drew Commesso discusses NTDP, NHL draft prep prior to first season at BU

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In 2016, goaltender Jake Oettinger joined the Terriers from the U.S. National Team Development Program (NTDP), the elite youth hockey program based in Plymouth, Michigan dedicated to finding and developing the best U-17 and U-18 players in America. Oettinger then starred at BU for three seasons, leaving large shoes to fill upon his departure in … Read more Drew Commesso discusses NTDP, NHL draft prep prior to first season at BU

Ski boots and golf bags: how Vincent Duplessis is preparing for first season at BU amid pandemic

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Incoming goaltender Vincent Duplessis officially committed to play for the Terriers on May 3, less than two weeks ago, but his ties to Boston University go back much further.  Four years ago, Duplessis trekked to Boston from his native Quebec City to participate in the Chowder Cup, a showcase for some of the region’s top … Read more Ski boots and golf bags: how Vincent Duplessis is preparing for first season at BU amid pandemic

Amonte, Farrance, Kotkansalo to be assistant captains for 2021-20 season

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On Saturday afternoon, BU men’s hockey head coach Albie O’Connell announced that rising seniors Ty Amonte, David Farrance and Kasper Kotkansalo will serve as assistant captains for the 2020-21 season. All three veteran Terriers will be wearing a letter for the first time in their respective careers, assisting senior captain Logan Cockerill, who wore an … Read more Amonte, Farrance, Kotkansalo to be assistant captains for 2021-20 season

Cam Crotty inks entry-level deal with Coyotes

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Boston University defenseman Cam Crotty signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday. The details of the deal have yet to be announced, in accordance with a team policy. With the announcement, Crotty becomes the fourth Terrier to ink a professional contract this year, joining senior captain Patrick Curry (Grand Rapids), senior … Read more Cam Crotty inks entry-level deal with Coyotes

Logan Cockerill named captain for 2020-21 season

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Rising senior forward Logan Cockerill has been named captain of the Boston University men’s ice hockey team for the 2020-21 season, per an announcement from head coach Albie O’Connell on Monday morning. Cockerill will succeed Patrick Curry as captain of the Terriers. “We were very excited that Logan was voted by his teammates to be the … Read more Logan Cockerill named captain for 2020-21 season

Trevor Zegras signs pro deal with Anaheim Ducks

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Trevor Zegras inked a three-year professional contract with the Anaheim Ducks on Friday evening, leaving Boston University after one season. A native of Bedford, NY and graduate of the United States National Team Development Program, the 19-year old Zegras was selected ninth overall by Anaheim in the 2019 NHL draft. Zegras served as BU’s first-line … Read more Trevor Zegras signs pro deal with Anaheim Ducks

Reflecting on 2019-20, O’Connell sees growth and potential to build on

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After concluding a wild regular season that he deemed “probably the tightest Hockey East race ever,” Boston University men’s hockey coach Albie O’Connell was just a day away from taking his Terriers to Lowell for their first-round playoff series with the River Hawks. In a matter of minutes, all postseason plans were halted and players … Read more Reflecting on 2019-20, O’Connell sees growth and potential to build on

Curry, Harper ink pro deals

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Boston University senior captain Patrick Curry has signed his professional contract – a two-year American Hockey League deal with the Grand Rapids Griffins, AHL affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings – per a team announcement. Freshmen forwards Ethan Phillips and Robert Mastrosimone as well as junior defenseman Kasper Kotkansalo are prospects within the Red Wings … Read more Curry, Harper ink pro deals

Recognizing the seniors and grad students leaving BU men’s hockey

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The 2019-20 season is over, and its finish also concludes the college careers of six veteran Terriers: seniors Gabe Chabot, Patrick Curry, Patrick Harper and Nico Lynch, and grad students Alex Brink and Sam Tucker. This article will detail each of their BU careers in alphabetical order. Alex Brink Joining the Terriers as a graduate … Read more Recognizing the seniors and grad students leaving BU men’s hockey

With tournaments canceled, 2019-20 season ends abruptly

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The 2019-2020 Boston University men’s hockey team’s season appears to have come to an end, cut short by a global virus that has brought nearly every American sport to a halt at every level. On Thursday afternoon, Hockey East followed the lead of four of the five other division one college hockey conferences, announcing that … Read more With tournaments canceled, 2019-20 season ends abruptly