Student-run coverage of Boston University hockey for the Daily Free Press
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. Brad Elliott Schlossman wrote on … Read more BU and UND set future series in 23-24, 24-25
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 helped develop some of the … Read more Kim Brandvold hired as men’s hockey assistant coach
Jay Pandolfo was named the head coach of the Boston University Men’s Hockey team Thursday, per a report of Andrew Mahoney of the Boston Globe.
By James Garrison The Denver University Pioneers (31-9-1) faced off against the Minnesota State Mavericks (38-6-1) in the NCAA National Championship game Saturday night at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Riding five third period goals, the Pioneers took the contest 5-1. The win brought the Pioneers their 9th National Championship in school history and … Read more Denver Rides Third Period to Capture 9th National Championship
The University of Michigan Wolverines (31-10-1) and University of Denver Pioneers (30-9-1) opened the Frozen Four at TD Garden Thursday evening as they fought for a spot in Saturday’s championship game. Denver came away with a nail-biting 3-2 OT victory to secure their spot in the title matchup.
By James Garrison The Boston University Men’s Head Hockey Coach Albie O’Connell will not be returning to his head coaching position next season, Drew Marrochello announced today. “We have very high expectations for our men’s hockey program and we are determined to have our team compete at the highest level of college hockey. After the … Read more Albie O’Connell Not Returning As BU Head Coach
By James Garrison The No. 14 Boston University Men’s Hockey (19-12-3, 13-8-3 HE) took the ice for the final time in the regular season Saturday night against the Maine Black Bears (7-21-4, 5-17-2 HE) at Alfond Arena in Orono, Maine. The Terriers’ resurgent second half to their regular season came to a dismal end, as … Read more Terriers routed by Maine in regular season finale
It would be unfair to criticize a team who just lost their first regulation game in three months, especially given the nature of the loss. BU-BC games are always close, no matter the records. The Terriers had a very good effort and came up on the wrong end –– it happens.
Originally written for the Daily Free Press “Hockey Edition” in September 2021. Excerpts have been edited for clarity and brevity. In anticipation of the 100th season of Boston University Men’s Hockey, we sat down with Terrier legends Mike Eruzione (Wheelock ‘77), Matt Gilroy (CAS ‘09), and Colby Cohen (CAS ‘10) to hear about what it … Read more Q&A: Terrier greats Mike Eruzione, Matt Gilroy and Colby Cohen
There are some new faces on Comm. Ave this season for both women’s and men’s hockey. With the addition of Kerstin Matthews and Mollie Fitzpatrick at Walter Brown Arena and the entry of Jay Pandolfo at Agganis Arena, the BU hockey program has gained some real talent behind the bench.