Sophomore Vinny Saponari, a two-year starter with the Boston University men’s hockey team, said Tuesday he was “shocked” by his dismissal from the Terrier squad earlier that morning. “I just found out today, like all of you, and I’m pretty shocked, just as shocked as everyone else,” Saponari said. “I […]

Junior Victor Saponari and sophomore Vinny Saponari have been dismissed from the Boston University men’s hockey team, and sophomore Corey Trivino will be suspended for multiple games to begin the 2010-11 season, according to a press release put out by the team yesterday. “Over a period of time, there have […]

By Jake Seiner/DFP Staff Don’t call it a comeback. At least not so far in this series. No, the Boston Bruins –– the same squad that had to battle back after succumbing early leads to the Buffalo Sabres in five of six First-Round games –– are 2-for-2 when it comes […]

By Scott McLaughlin/DFP Staff Rising senior forward Victor Saponari will be released from the Boston University men’s hockey team and rising junior forwards Vinny Saponari and Corey Trivino will be suspended in connection with an alcohol-related incident that occurred less than 48 hours before a playoff game, according to multiple […]

By Scott McLaughlin/DFP Staff Incoming freshman defenseman Adam Clendening was named to the 2010 IIHF World Under-18 Championship all-tournament team. The Niagara Falls, N.Y., native — who was also named one of Team USA’s top three players — ranked first among defensemen and tied for sixth overall with 10 points […]

By René Reyes/DFP Staff Despite having a 36-save performance in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals Wednesday night, Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller wanted to be left alone. He didn’t want to be consoled by his teammates. He didn’t want to talk to the media. Sprawled on a bench […]

Let’s start with what everyone cares about most — captains. Breaking from tradition, Jack Parker picked the captains himself this year. Usually, the players vote on the captains for the next season. Anyway, here’s the breakdown: Captains — senior forward Joe Pereira and junior forward Chris ConnollyAssistant captain — junior […]

By Arielle Aronson/DFP Staff When then-sophomore defensemen Colby Cohen scored the game-winning goal of the 2009 NCAA National Championship game, Ross Gaudet was standing at ice level in a suit, watching from the tunnel. Gaudet was well-versed in watching games that season—he was one of two players on the 2008-09 […]

By Scott McLaughlin/DFP Staff Incoming freshman forward Charlie Coyle will be honored with the John Carlton Award during the second intermission of Thursday’s Bruins-Sabres game at the TD Garden. The award is given annually to the high school senior who combines exceptional hockey skills with academic excellence while competing for […]

By Scott McLaughlin/DFP Staff Jack Parker said he “had a couple guys on the line” that he could get if and when Kevin Shattenkirk and Colby Cohen decided to go pro. We now know who one of those guys is. The Terriers have landed Avon Old Farms defenseman Patrick MacGregor […]