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On the bus back to Boston from Albany, following the Boston University men’s ice hockey team’s defeat to St. Cloud State in the NCAA Tournament, senior defenseman David Farrance put pen to paper on his first NHL contract. Farrance signed a two-year, entry level deal with the Nashville Predators, the club that drafted him in … Read more David Farrance officially introduced by Nashville Predators
Boston University Women’s Hockey (2019-20: 24-8-4, 18-6-3 HE), who finished second in conference play and eighth nationally last year, will be hitting the ice in just over 10 days for their season debut. Here’s a closer look at how the Terriers will fare this year: The Terriers ranked second offensively in Hockey East with three … Read more Women’s Hockey Preview
By: The Boston Hockey Blog staff Travis Roy, the former Terrier forward who was paralyzed during his first collegiate shift, died this afternoon at the age of 45 due to complications from a procedure meant to maintain his quality of life, as first reported by WCVB. He was surrounded by family in his Vermont home. … Read more BU Hockey Legend, Philanthropist Travis Roy Dead at 45
October 9, 2020 by Chad Jones Boston University Terriers are always on the radar of National Hockey League (NHL) organizations. The 2020 rendition of the NHL Draft was no different. Two Boston University freshmen were drafted in the second round, while another was chosen in the third round. The first Terrier off the board was … Read more Three Boston University Freshmen chosen in the 2020 NHL Draft
There will be Terrier Ice Hockey played this year, at least as of right now. Hockey East announced today that there will be a season in 2020-21 for both the men’s and women’s leagues. Season start dates have yet to be announced, and Hockey East will focus on an in-conference schedule for all 11 member … Read more Hockey East announces plan to play 2020-21 season amid pandemic
Senior and captain Patrick Curry submitted the following letter to BU Athletics. Curry led the team with 19 goals this season and has inked a two-year deal with the Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL. Dear Boston University, I want to start by saying the past four years on Comm Ave. have undoubtedly been the … Read more Patrick Curry: A letter to Terrier Nation
Jay O’Brien didn’t always have his eyes set on Boston University for his college hockey career. The 19th overall selection from the 2018 National Hockey League draft had a winding path following his graduation from Thayer Academy in 2018. Originally recruited to play for Providence College, O’Brien’s first year playing in the NCAA took him … Read more “A program that speaks for itself”- Jay O’Brien discusses his route to Boston after time in Providence and the BCHL
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
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
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