55 years ago, Boston University men’s hockey announcer Bernie Corbett went to his first hockey game. From that point on, he was hooked. The Stoneham, Massachusetts native’s life has been dedicated to BU Hockey. Corbett served as a student manager under the legendary coach Jack Parker while an undergraduate on Commonwealth Avenue.
Off-Ice News
Terrier Freshmen with Joe Pereira
With the Jay Pandolfo era underway on Commonwealth Ave, the Terrier hockey program finds itself in somewhat of a unique position – a group with a “win-now” mindset is also in a transitional period.
BU Band Celebrates 100-Year Milestone
Jan. 21, 2022 at Agganis Arena had a different feel to it. The Boston University men’s hockey team skated out to center ice for puck drop against the University of Vermont but something was missing –– where was the trumpeting sound of “Shipping up to Boston”? The Terriers’ late first period goal was celebrated with spotty claps, but where was the energy? We all turned to each other in the press box with a certain sadness and asked “Where is the BU Band?”
Beanpot’s Back Home
As the clock ticked down in the championship game, the numbers 23, 12 and 13 were all the Terriers needed to bring the Beanpot back to the BU campus. The 69th annual men’s Beanpot Tournament took place in TD Garden in front of fans, bands, and media members on Feb. 14, 2022.
BU in the NHL: Grier and Quinn bringing Terrier bond to San Jose
As a ninth-round draft pick, not much was going to be handed to Mike Grier. Just two months after being selected in a round so late it no longer exists, Grier’s journey would pass through Commonwealth Ave. Upon his departure just three seasons later, Grier had left a National Champion and all-time great Terrier poised to jump into the professional ranks.
The Seniors are Here to Stay
The Boston University men’s hockey team is coming into the 2022-2023 season with a veteran squad hungry for trophies. This year’s roster boasts ten seniors, all of whom have become an integral part of the Terrier identity as they head into their fourth year of collegiate hockey. In their final run in scarlet and white, these senior players have the opportunity to make it count.
Pat Schena: BU Hockey’s Renaissance Man
Whether he’s recording stats, picking up pizza at T Anthony’s, perfecting the warm-up mix, or suiting up and stepping in, graduate goaltender Patrick Schena has done it all. And while most Terriers have followed a pretty traditional path to the locker room at Agganis Arena, Schena’s was anything but ordinary.
BU and UND set future series in 23-24, 24-25
By Mark Fraenkel Even though the Boston University men’s hockey team hasn’t announced their schedule for the 2022-2023 series, Brad Elliott Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald reported that BU and the University of North Dakota have agreed to a home and home series in the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 seasons. […]
Kim Brandvold hired as men’s hockey assistant coach
By Mark Fraenkel Boston University men’s hockey head coach Jay Pandolfo announced the hiring of Kim Brandvold as assistant coach on Thursday. “I’m thrilled that Kim is joining our staff,” Pandolfo said in a press release. “He is one of the most well-respected skills coaches in the game who has […]
Joe Pereira returns to BU as associate head coach
Following the hire of Jay Pandolfo as the next head coach of the Boston University men’s hockey team, BU announced yesterday that Joe Pereira would return to Commonwealth Avenue as associate head coach for the 2022-2023 season.
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