Student-run coverage of Boston University hockey for the Daily Free Press
Listen here! In a bonus episode of Lighting the Lamp, Brady Gardner, Paige Mautner, and Liam O’Brien provide an offseason update. The group runs through the BU men’s hockey team’s captain selections, home game schedule and incoming players. They also look across to the women’s team, touching on a few impressive accomplishments achieved by certain … Read more Lighting the Lamp Offseason Update – 5/3/19
After an action-packed 40 games and an eventful first month of the offseason, the dust has finally settled on the 2018-19 BU men’s hockey season. “There were a lot of ups and downs this year,” said BU head coach Albie O’Connell in reflection on the 2018-19 campaign. It was O’Connell’s first season at the helm … Read more Terriers ready to turn the page to 2019-20
The following article was submitted by David Snow, and is the second work published in our “YOU write for the blog” series. David is a longtime BU hockey supporter, and a season ticket holder in section 115, row Q, seats 20-22. Have a story to share, or an opinion to defend? Submit your own article to … Read more Of Blizzards, Beers and Beanpots – David Snow
The following article was submitted by Matt Martin, and is the first work published in our “YOU write for the blog” series. Matt led the Boston Hockey Blog before graduating this past winter, but is back to share his thoughts on the future of the program, and one player in particular. Don’t look now … Read more Curry for Captain – Matt Martin
Hey readers, in lieu of the lack of content at this point in the offseason, I am opening up the site up to you! Have an opinion you want to defend? A memory you’d like to share? If you write an article about anything BU hockey, we’ll publish it! Your article can be anywhere from … Read more YOU could write an article for us!
The following letter was submitted by Bobo Carpenter, a four-year Terrier forward who has moved on to the New York Islanders after serving as BU’s co-captain during his senior season. Dear Terrier Nation, Four years really does go quick. Now that my time on campus has come to an end, I can honestly say … Read more Bobo Carpenter: Thank You Terrier Nation
As I look back on this past season for BU men’s hockey, there are certain names that stand out among the rest, for a variety of reasons. These picks were made by Brady Gardner, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the rest of the Boston Hockey Blog team. Without further ado, here are … Read more BU Hockey 2018-19 Season Superlatives
Listen here! On the season finale of “Lighting the Lamp,” Brady Gardner, Paige Mautner and Liam O’Brien recap Boston University’s 2-1 overtime loss to Northeastern in the Hockey East semifinals. Moving into the offseason, Brady, Paige and Liam recognize the seniors and newly signed professional players who are leaving the team. They also look ahead … Read more Lighting the Lamp Podcast – 3/25/19
Hey folks, instead of continuing our offseason discussion on the Hockey East Semifinal recap post, let’s move the conversation here! Thanks in advance.
Shane Bowers has agreed to an entry-level deal with the Colorado Avalanche, where he was traded after being selected by the Ottawa Senators with the 28th overall pick in the 2017 NHL Draft. Formerly a sophomore forward with Boston University, the Halifax, Nova Scotia native was named to the 2017-18 Hockey East All-Rookie Team, and … Read more Shane Bowers signs with Colorado Avalanche