The Boston Hockey Blog

Breaking down the BU ties in Monday’s inaugural PWHL Draft

Mitch Fink • September 19, 2023

Four former Boston University women’s hockey players were selected in the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) draft Monday.

Hockey East media day notebook

Belle Fraser • September 13, 2023

The Boston Hockey Blog got to catch up with both Jay Pandolfo and Tara Watchorn about outlooks and updates on their respective groups.

2023 NHL Draft: BU scouting report

Gracie Davenport • June 30, 2023

Boston University men’s hockey was well represented at the 2023 NHL Entry Draft in Nashville Tenn.

Jack Eichel wins Stanley Cup with Vegas

Belle Fraser • June 14, 2023

Jack Eichel is a Stanley Cup champion, and boy was it a winding road for the former-Terrier to finally reach the top of the heap.

‘He’s like the mayor of Boston’: Looking back at Brian Durocher’s legendary coaching career

Mitch Fink • May 12, 2023

It’s 4:30 a.m., and Brian Durocher snaps open a red flair pen, reaches for a blank notecard and begins to write. Sitting on the couch in his Brookline condo, Durocher jots a note of gratitude to a donor of the Boston University women’s hockey program.

Letter from the Captain: Domenick Fensore

Daily Free Press Admin • May 7, 2023

To start off, I would like to say that having the opportunity to be a Terrier the last four seasons has been such an honor and a dream for me. Growing up going to BU games, I always wanted to throw on the scarlet and white jersey and be a part of the great tradition here.

Q & A with Sasquatch

Brian Foisy • May 3, 2023

Near the end of the regular season for Boston University’s men’s hockey team I had a conversation with one of the most elusive figures in Terrier fandom. His name is Brian Zive, he’s likely one of the most famous people in the world of BU Hockey –– and, probably, college hockey as a whole.

Tara Watchorn returns to Walter Brown as WIH head coach

Daily Free Press Admin • April 19, 2023

Tara Watchorn is not a new face to Walter Brown Arena, but today she made her first public appearance in the legendary rink under a new title.

Brown goaltender Mathieu Caron transfers to BU

Mitch Fink • April 15, 2023

After two impressive seasons at Brown University, goaltender Mathieu Caron is headed to Boston University. Caron’s arrival will fill the void left by star netminder Drew Commesso, who signed an entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks on April 11.

Breaking down a news-filled Monday for BU Hockey

Daily Free Press Admin • April 11, 2023

A flurry of activity on Monday kept the college hockey conversation alive just a little bit longer before the long summer ahead. Much of the news concerned Boston University, so let’s dive into it.

Drew Commesso signs NHL contract with Chicago

Belle Fraser • April 10, 2023

No. 29 is off to the show. After three seasons with Boston University, junior goaltender Drew Commesso has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. Commesso was selected by the Blackhawks in the second round of the 2020 draft.

Tara Watchorn announced as head coach of Women’s Hockey

Daily Free Press Admin • April 3, 2023

The Boston University women’s hockey team announced in a press release Monday morning that Tara Watchorn has been hired as the second head coach in program history. Watchorn will be succeeding coaching legend Brian Durocher, who announced his retirement on February 15.