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The Boston University men’s hockey team will be adding some new faces to the roster this season, notably, Tyler Boucher and Ty Gallagher. The winger and defenseman both found NHL homes in the 2021 Entry Draft that started on July 23, and will sport the scarlet and white sweater come October.
After a four week-hiatus, the Boston Hockey Blog is returning with some off season updates from both the Boston University Men’s and Women’s Hockey teams. In the world of coaching, both the men’s and women’s teams have seen changes behind the bench. At Walter Brown, the Terriers will say goodbye to assistant coach Tara Watchorn … Read more Bench Boss Switch-Up & Other Off Season Updates
We’ve really appreciated our readers and listeners throughout this entire, bizarre year, so we’d love to open up a forum for any questions, thoughts on the on/off season, or topics away from the ice! Feel free to leave some comments on this post.
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