Beanpot Slumber Party
Harvard had high hopes for the Beanpot, but Monday’s 6-0 semifinal loss to Boston College was a snoozer. Dave Hendrickson reports.
Men’s D-I: Boston College
I’m Confused
I guess I didn’t get the memo. My destination for a January game between Boston College and Boston University should have been Agganis Arena or Conte Forum, but I was told to go to Fenway Park, so here I am. I make my way to the press room, where framed photographs of Ted Williams and … Read more
The Fenway Game Few Saw But Many Felt
There were far fewer fans in attendance than normal when Boston University and Boston College get together, but that’s because this meeting of school alumni at Fenway Park wasn’t about the rivalry. USCHO’s Brian Sullivan reports.
Holiday Tourney Preview: Wells Fargo Denver Cup
The Details Who: No. 5 Boston College (10-3-2), No. 2 Denver (11-5-2), Nebraska-Omaha (9-7-4), St. Lawrence (8-7-2) When: Friday, Jan. 1 and Saturday, Jan. 2 Where: Magness Arena, Denver Tickets: Click here (new window) Friday’s games: Boston College vs. St. Lawrence, 4:30 p.m. Mountain; Denver vs. Nebraska-Omaha, 7:30 p.m. Saturday’s games: Nebraska-Omaha vs. St. Lawrence, … Read more
Commentary: With Outdoor Games, Enough is Enough
The whole idea of turning college hockey games into outdoor “events” is starting to wear on USCHO national columnist Dave Starman.
Broadcasts Aren’t Perfect, but It’s All About Airtime
Sure, local and national broadcasts of college hockey may not be everything to everyone, but the exposure the game gets is the important part, USCHO national columnist Dave Starman writes.
Freshman Ryan Leaves BC for Major Juniors
Freshman winger Kenny Ryan has left Boston College, coach Jerry York said Thursday. Kenny Ryan played in two exhibition games for Boston College before leaving school (photo: Melissa Wade). Ryan is expected to join the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League. The move comes after Ryan played in two exhibition games with BC. The … Read more
2009-10 Boston College Season Preview
After Boston College’s national championship in 2001, the Eagles struggled through the 2001-02 campaign and missed the NCAA tournament. Last year, coming off another NCAA title, coach Jerry York’s team followed in the footsteps of the 01-02 club, much to his dismay, and struggle to find consistency, ultimately missing the NCAA tournament. Though York likely … Read more
Defending Champ Boston University Favored to Win Hockey East
Defending league and national champion Boston University is the favorite in this year’s race for the Hockey East championship, a vote of league coaches shows. The Terriers, coming off a school-record 36-win season that ended with an overtime win over Miami in the national championship game, earned six of the 10 first-place votes. UMass-Lowell and … Read more
13 of 23 on Women’s National Team Played Collegiately Last Season
Three-time Olympians Jenny Potter and Angela Ruggiero were announced Monday as part of the 23-player United States Women’s National Team roster. PICTORIAL: The U.S. Women’s National Team The team, based in the Minneapolis area, will take part in a 10-game, nine-city national tour ahead of the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver. Twenty-one players will make … Read more
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
Former Boston College Captain Cleary Dies
A funeral mass was offered Wednesday for former Boston College captain Joe Cleary. Cleary, who captained the 1992 Eagles team and was a four-year letterwinner at the school, was found dead on July 30. He was 39. Cleary was a member of the Eagles from 1988 through 1992. During those years, Boston College appeared in … Read more
Emrick Set to Narrate BU-BC Documentary
One of college hockey’s greatest rivalries will have one of the game’s best-known voices telling its story when Rival Films releases “The Battle of Comm Ave — Boston University vs. Boston College” this fall. Mike “Doc” Emrick, the well-known voice for NBC and Versus broadcasts of NHL action, will provide the narration for this one-of-a-kind … Read more
Parker, York Share Boston Sports Honor (Updated)
Arguably the decade’s most successful sports town recognized two of college hockey’s most successful coaches Wednesday night. Boston College’s Jerry York and Boston University’s Jack Parker were honored with the Special Achievement Award at this year’s Tradition, a fundraising who’s-who of Boston sports that benefits the New England Sports Museum. “We were up at Clarkson … Read more
BC’s Muse Undergoes Hip Surgery (Updated)
Boston College goaltender John Muse underwent hip surgery on April 30 to repair a torn labrum, the school confirmed on Wednesday. According to Boston College head coach Jerry York, Muse, who over the last two seasons has played all but seven minutes, 56 seconds for the Eagles, will return to the BC lineup no earlier … Read more
BC’s Petrecki Signs with Sharks
Boston College defenseman Nick Petrecki will forego his final two seasons of eligibility at Boston College to pursue a professional career in the San Jose Sharks organization. Petrecki registered 19 points (five goals and 14 assists) in 77 career games at BC. He recorded 12 points (five goals and seven assists) in 42 games during … Read more
El Nino Strikes BC
When Boston University scored three goals in under a minute Friday night to top Boston College, explanations were hard to come by, Scott Weighart finds.
Bradford Leads BC
During their recent rough stretch, the Boston College Eagles looked to captain Brock Bradford. As they go into the upcoming tournament season, the Eagles will call on Bradford even more, Candace Horgan reports.
The Eagles’ Muse
Sophomore goaltender John Muse led the Boston College Eagles to a national title his freshman year while playing every game. This year, he has sights set on a repeat, Candace Horgan reports.
Never A Dull Moment
Among the words that could describe Molly Schaus’ tenure in net for Boston College, “boring” isn’t exactly one. Mike Scandura profiles the Eagle ‘keeper.