Boston College names Bates new AD
Boston College has named Brad Bates, the director of athletics at Miami, to the same role at BC. Bates succeeds Gene DeFilippo, who retired on Sept. 30 after 15 years at BC.
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Ten to watch: Picking college hockey’s top forwards for 2012-13
Who are the top forwards this season? Our preview coverage continues with a look at 10 to watch. Dan Hickling reports.
Ten to watch: Picking college hockey’s top defensemen for 2012-13
Our 2012-13 preview series continues with a look at the best returning defensemen in college hockey. Daver Karnosky reports.
Ten to watch: Picking college hockey’s top goalies for 2012-13
The season is right around the corner, and our preseason coverage begins with a look at 10 returning goaltenders to keep an eye on this season. Roman J. Uschak reports.
Brown promoted to associate head coach at Boston College
Greg Brown has been promoted to associate head coach at Boston College. “I am happy to elevate Greg to this new title,” Boston College head coach Jerry York said in a statement. “It is well deserved. He has played a key role in our success over the past eight seasons. I look forward to his … Read more
DeFilippo announces retirement as Boston College athletic director
Boston College athletic director Gene DeFilippo has announced his retirement effective Sept. 30. Senior associate athletic director John Kane will fill the position in an interim basis starting Oct. 1. Since DeFilippo was named BC’s athletic director in 1997, the Eagles have won four men’s hockey national championships. “My wife Anne and I have been … Read more
Led by Trouba, six with college ties picked in first round of 2012 NHL Entry Draft
In what could have been a poor showing for college hockey at the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, Friday’s opening round ended with more-than-respectable results. Led by Jacob Trouba, who was selected ninth overall by the Winnipeg Jets, players with collegiate ties heard their names called six times from the stage at the Consol Energy Center. … Read more
Commentary: Picking 5 collegians to go in the first round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft
Jim Connelly takes a swing at predicting the 30 first-round picks of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
Skating for hope, with help from his new college hockey friends
Dave McGrath called on some former players for a fundraiser to help battle cancer last year, and the second version is coming up. Matt Mackinder reports.
Boston College receives anonymous $5 million coaching endowment
Boston College has received a $5 million gift from an anonymous donor to endow its coaching position, the school announced Tuesday. The largest gift ever in support of a BC athletics team, the donation pays tribute to head coach Jerry York. The donor cited a long love for BC hockey, admiration for Jerry York and … Read more
USCHO awards: Boston College’s Gaudreau gets nod as top rookie
Johnny Gaudreau put away the national championship for Boston College with a highlight-reel goal, but his qualifications for honors as the nation’s top rookie started well before that. Gaudreau has been named USCHO’s rookie of the year for the 2011-12 season, and a strong stretch run was one of his primary selling points. Gaudreau, a … Read more
Parade, ceremony honor national champions back home at Boston College
Tuesday was another banner day at Boston College, where the school held a parade and ceremony for the newly crowned national champions. The team boarded trolleys in front of Conte Forum with all their trophies from this season in hand. The trolleys then took the Eagles around lower campus and up Commonwealth Avenue, turning down … Read more
Kreider, Dumoulin leave Boston College for NHL contracts
Boston College junior forward Chris Kreider and junior defenseman Brian Dumoulin both signed NHL contracts Tuesday, forgoing their senior seasons with the Eagles. Kreider inked an entry-level deal with the New York Rangers, while the Carolina Hurricanes signed Dumoulin. The Rangers drafted Kreider in the first round (19th overall) in 2009 and Carolina tabbed Dumoulin … Read more
Boston College breaks down the doors
The Eagles lost four of five national championship games from 1998 to 2007, but they’ve won three of the last five. Dave Hendrickson reports from the Frozen Four.
In both penalty kill and Milner, Boston College finds near-perfection
The Eagles allowed only one power-play goal in their last 48 short-handed chances this season. Brian Sullivan reports from the Frozen Four.
Strong defenses unite underdog Ferris State, favorite Boston College in championship game
The Eagles are on an 18-game winning streak but the Bulldogs are showing confidence heading into the final college hockey game of the 2011-12 season. Jim Connelly reports from the Frozen Four.
Minnesota challenges Boston College’s defense and makes it better
The Gophers gave the Eagles defense all it could handle early. Dave Hendrickson reports from the Frozen Four.
Commentary: Scouting the Frozen Four for future NHL talent
Boston College’s Chris Kreider has the best potential for a long-term NHL career, but others in the Frozen Four field can make it, too, Dave Starman writes.
For three Frozen Four goalies, previous starting experience not necessary
Union’s Troy Grosenick, Boston College’s Parker Milner and Ferris State’s Taylor Nelson became full-time starters this season. Todd D. Milewski reports from the Frozen Four.
The matchup: Boston College, Minnesota could reach a high tempo
We asked coaches of the common opponents of Minnesota and Boston College to share their thoughts about the semifinal matchup. Jason Karnosky reports.