Matt O’Connor

Pluses and Minuses: No. 2 Terriers crush RPI on road

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TROY, New York — As with most games this year, it wasn’t the prettiest of starts, but the No. 2 Boston University men’s hockey team figured it out by the end, putting together a comfortable 5-1 win over Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at Houston Field House. The Terriers (11-3-2, 7-1-2 Hockey East) escaped one of their sloppiest … Read more Pluses and Minuses: No. 2 Terriers crush RPI on road

Pluses and minuses: No. 2/3 Terriers escape with draw at No. 18 Merrimack

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NORTH ANDOVER — For the second time this season, the No. 2/3 Boston University men’s hockey team skated to tie, this time with Merrimack College, 1-1, Friday night at Lawler Arena. A sluggish beginning and a sloppy second period slowed the Terriers (9-3-2, 6-1-2 Hockey East) until junior forward Matt Lane lit the lamp early … Read more Pluses and minuses: No. 2/3 Terriers escape with draw at No. 18 Merrimack

By the Numbers versus BC and UConn; Jaromir Jagr discusses Jack Eichel

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The No. 3 Boston University men’s hockey team’s win over No. 8 Boston College at Conte Forum on Friday propelled the Terriers higher into the national rankings. A tie versus the University of Connecticut the following night meant the Terriers (5-1-1, 3-1-1 Hockey East) earned three out of four points in Hockey East play over … Read more By the Numbers versus BC and UConn; Jaromir Jagr discusses Jack Eichel

Pluses and Minuses: Late comeback not enough for Terriers against Providence

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You can’t win them all, or at least it’s very difficult to, and the No. 6 Boston University men’s hockey team was a prime example of that old adage Saturday night at Agganis Arena. The Terriers (4-1, 2-1 Hockey East) started off with four straight wins to start the 2014-15 season, but finally took one … Read more Pluses and Minuses: Late comeback not enough for Terriers against Providence

By the Numbers: BU versus Providence (Part I)

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The No. 6 Boston University men’s hockey team dominated No. 8/9 Providence College on Friday night in just about every aspect of the game. What started as a back-and-forth contest finished as a one-sided affair. After BU’s (4-0, 2-0 Hockey East) goal from freshman defenseman John MacLeod at the 11:26 mark in the first period, … Read more By the Numbers: BU versus Providence (Part I)

Pluses and Minuses: Terriers dominate Friars on Halloween night

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PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island — It was a ghastly experience for No. 8/9 Providence College on Halloween night at Schneider Arena, as No. 6 Boston University unleashed its full bag of tricks against the Friars, treating itself to a dominating 4-1 victory in the process. The Terriers will look to continue their hot start to the … Read more Pluses and Minuses: Terriers dominate Friars on Halloween night

By the Numbers: BU versus Michigan State, Michigan

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A highly anticipated weekend for the No. 6 Boston University men’s hockey team culminated in two wins against two Big Ten opponents in Michigan State University and the University of Michigan. The Terriers (3-0, 1-0 Hockey East) had to rely on strong third-period play — and some luck — for the first time this season. … Read more By the Numbers: BU versus Michigan State, Michigan

Odds and Ends: BU defeats St. Thomas in exhibition game

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The Boston University men’s hockey team walked away with a 12-1 over St. Thomas University on Saturday night. On the strength of junior forward Ahti Oksanen’s four goals, BU’s offense made things look easy from the outset. Here’s a little bit of what happened in the game and some other news in the world of college … Read more Odds and Ends: BU defeats St. Thomas in exhibition game