Third Period Key As Boston University Tops Merrimack

Coming off of a disappointing loss to Providence on Friday night, Boston University sputtered through two periods in which they were fortunate to be in a tie game. They did, however, save the best for last. The Terriers scored three goals in the final frame to unknot a 3-3 deadlock on the way to a … Read more

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Millan Stops 29 as Boston University Edges Boston College

Neither snow nor wind nor cold nor gloom of night stays these Terriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds. In the first-ever Battle of Brookline Ave., archrivals Boston College and Boston University met at Fenway Park for the first time in their storied history. In a venue that offered the largest snow globe … Read more

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This Week in Hockey East: Jan. 7, 2010

Dave Hendrickson is probably writing a food column this week, based on his rhapsodizing on Facebook about key lime pie and angel hair carbonara in Key West. Jim Connelly is likely still unbundling after dressing for maximum warmth at Fenway Park last Friday. So feel free to start the “third-string sieve” chant as you read … Read more

Two Goals Each By Cohen and Cohen Lead BU Over No. 15 UMass

Boston University players Zach Cohen and Colby Cohen are not related, but they looked a lot alike on the scoresheet tonight. Each Cohen scored two goals and an assist to lead the Terriers over No. 15 UMass by a decisive 7-3 margin in front of a vacation-depleted crowd of 4,809 at Agganis Arena today. Kevin … Read more

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Third Period Rally Leads RPI Over Boston University, 5-3

When a team coughs up two shorthanded goals and musters just three shots on six power-play opportunities, you’d have to figure that it’s just not their night. Surprisingly, those stats applied to the victors tonight. Despite several excruciating power plays, Renssalaer rallied from a 3-2 deficit going into the third period, scoring three unanswered goals … Read more

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Muse Stops 30 as Boston College Tops Boston University

What a difference a season makes. The last time Boston University played Boston College, the Terriers broke open a tight game with three third-period goals to win the Hockey East semifinal. Tonight, the Eagles returned the favor, scoring a trio of goals in the final 20 minutes to beat their archival going away with a … Read more

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Point Taken

Although Vermont lost a third period lead, they had to be happy to escape Agganis Arena with a point on Friday. Despite getting outshot by a 40-24 margin and surrendering a tying goal with 5:18 remaining, the Catamounts rode a 37 save performance by Rob Madore to a 3-3 tie in front of 5,009 fans … Read more

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Connolly’s Last-Minute Goal Pulls Out Tie For BU

No. 7 Cornell and Boston University sold out Madison Square Garden for the second time in a row. Unlike two years ago, though, when the Terriers trounced the Big Red, very few of the 18,200 fans went home disappointed this year in light of many big hits, near misses, and even a rare six-on-three power … Read more

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Connolly’s OT Game-Winner Helps BU Over Harvard

When’s the last time you saw a hockey player score four goals and lose? Or a team finish with a collective minus nine rating and win? Or a team take the lead four different times before losing? Or a Boston University team score with less than 20 seconds left in regulation to tie a game … Read more

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Thompson Has Two Goals, Assist, as New Hampshire Ties BU

Both teams got what they deserved tonight, with one point apiece, as the University of New Hampshire and Boston University battled to a 3-3 tie in front of 6,150 at Agganis Arena in an exciting game with many lead changes and plenty of chances for both teams to win it. However, UNH went home happier, … Read more

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Connolly’s Two Goals, Assist, Lead BU Past Merrimack

After suffering a 6-3 loss up at Merrimack on Friday night, No. 17 Boston University got even in two senses of the word in the second game of the home-and-home series. After failing to score an even-strength goal over a span of 215:31, dating back to the October 31 game versus Lowell, the Terriers raced … Read more

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Holmstrom Gets Two Points as Mass.-Lowell Tricks BU

On Friday night, No. 4 Boston University went up to No. 9 Mass.-Lowell’s house and proceeded to soap up their windows with a 5-4 overtime win. Tonight, the River Hawks did the equivalent of covering Agganis Arena in toilet paper, beating the host Terriers 3-2 in front of a crowd of 4,792. Ben Holmstrom led … Read more

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Pereira Wraps Up Terrier Win

It was a classic marquee matchup. After trailing third ranked Boston University by a two goal margin going into the third period, No. 5 Michigan stormed back to tie the game with 5:30 remaining, and they threatened to score more. Joe Pereira tucks in the game winner despite Brandon Burlon’s efforts (photo: Melissa Wade). Suddenly, … Read more

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Pluck of the Irish: Notre Dame Blanks BU

Last year, Boston University scored two goals in under a minute on 12 different occasions. Tuesday night, Notre Dame force-fed the Terriers a taste of their own medicine. After looking lethargic through much of the first period, the Fighting Irish broke loose with two goals in 12 seconds late in the second period. When the … Read more

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BU Edges US Under 18 Team

When the three stars of tonight’s game were announced, there were two uncustomary names announced for No. 3 Boston University. Boston University forward Joe Pereira received No. 1 star honors for giving his team a 3-2 lead, while backup goaltender Adam Kraus earned the No. 3 star because he ensured that the slim margin stood … Read more

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Terriers Tie St. Francis

The X-Men have an X factor, and his name is Joe Perricone. Defending national champions Boston University outshot their northern neighbors by a 53-16 margin, but Perricone stopped 51 shots as St. Francis Xavier scored a goal in the last three minutes to tie the Terriers 2-2 in front of 4,425 at Agganis Arena. Nick … Read more

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Fenway Games Set; Dreams Become Reality

Hockey East on Thursday announced what surely will be the coolest game in league history — a doubleheader of outdoor college hockey action at Boston’s hallowed Fenway Park on Friday, Jan. 8. At 4 p.m., Northeastern will face New Hampshire in what is believed to be the first outdoor women’s hockey game in the sport’s … Read more

BU Co-Captain Strait Goes Pro

Boston University defenseman Brian Strait’s stint as co-captain proved to be a short one. Less than two months after the Terriers won the national championship in dramatic fashion over Miami, the rising senior opted to forgo his senior season in favor of signing a pro contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, who drafted him in the … Read more