York signs on for five more seasons at Boston College

Jerry York has signed a new five-year contract with Boston College that will see him stay behind the Eagles’ bench through the 2014-2015 season. “I am very happy to continue my career here at Boston College,” York said in a statement. “Since returning to my alma mater 16 years ago, I have been blessed to … Read more

Michigan, Boston University climb in poll after sweeps

The first full weekend of the regular season provided enough to shake up the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll. Michigan moved up two spots to third, and Boston University entered the top 10 after each won a pair of games. The Wolverines swept a series at Bowling Green; the 10th-ranked Terriers won the Ice Breaker … Read more

Dismissed by Boston University, Saponari says he’s moving to BC

Vinny Saponari, who was removed from the Boston University roster after last season, will play next season for rival Boston College. Saponari, who has two seasons of eligibility remaining, confirmed the decision to The Daily Free Press at Boston University. He had 47 points in 82 games over two seasons with the Terriers before being … Read more

Boston College the Favorite, Hockey East Coaches Say

Defending national champion Boston College is as unanimous a favorite as possible in the Hockey East preseason poll. The Eagles got nine first-place votes to finish atop the balloting. Coaches are not able to vote for their own school, and Maine received the first-place vote from BC coach Jerry York. Maine finished second, followed by … Read more

Boston University Women Picked to Repeat in Hockey East

Defending champion Boston University is the favorite for the 2010-11 Hockey East women’s regular-season title, according to league coaches. The Terriers received six of the eight first-place votes in the preseason balloting, with second-place Boston College taking the other two. Providence, New Hampshire, Northeastern, Connecticut, Vermont and Maine were picked to finish third through eighth, … Read more

White House Visit Monday for Boston College

National champion Boston College will visit the White House along with other collegiate champions on Monday. Eagles players and staff members will visit Walter Reed Army Medical Center as part of the daylong visit. They also will participate in an alumni reception near the Capitol. At the White House, President Barack Obama will congratulate the … Read more

Parker, York Named Lester Patrick Trophy Recipients

College hockey coaching institutions Jack Parker of Boston University and Jerry York of Boston College are among the recipients of the Lester Patrick Trophy for outstanding service to American hockey. York and Parker rank first and second, respectively, in college wins among active coaches. They trail only Ron Mason on the all-time coaching wins list. … Read more