Men’s D-I: Boston University

Hockey East announces trio of all-star teams for 2021-22 season with Northeastern placing three players on first team

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Hockey East announced Friday its 2021-22 men’s all-star teams as voted by the league’s 11 head coaches. First-Team All-Stars G: Devon Levi, Northeastern D: Jordan Harris, Northeastern D: Scott Morrow, Massachusetts F: Aidan McDonough, Northeastern F: Bobby Trivigno, Massachusetts * F: Ryan Tverberg, UConn Second Team All-Stars G: Owen Savory, UMass Lowell D: Declan Carlile, … Read more

Hockey East unveils eight-player 2021-22 all-rookie team, plus six individual awards

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Hockey East announced Wednesday the 2021-22 all-rookie team and six other season-long awards as voted by the men’s league’s 11 head coaches. ALL-ROOKIE TEAM G: Devon Levi, Northeastern * D: Ty Gallagher, Boston University D: Scott Morrow, Massachusetts * D: Ryan Ufko, Massachusetts D: David Breazeale, Maine F: Matt Crasa, UMass Lowell F: Justin Hryckowian, … Read more

This Week in Hockey East: Few teams can breathe easy with 2022 postseason beginning in earnest

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With the single-elimination Hockey East tournament set to begin Wednesday, there’s only one absolute certainty — one team will win it, hoist the Lamoriello Trophy at TD Garden on March 19, and earn the league’s automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. And while it’s unthinkable that Hockey East will wind up with the tournament winner … Read more

Due to weather, Maine-BC women’s Hockey East quarterfinal game moved to 7 p.m., Feb. 25; BU-BC men’s game changed to 4 p.m., Feb. 27

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Hockey East announced Friday the following schedule update: Due to inclement weather, the Hockey East women’s tournament quarterfinal, Maine at Boston College, scheduled for Friday, February 25, will now begin at 7 p.m. The game will air on NESN. As a result, the Boston University at Boston College men’s game, originally scheduled for the same … Read more

Boston University captures Beanpot title, but result has notable PairWise implications for Terriers, Northeastern

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I am an interested observer who lives in Beanpot land and to be honest, the Beanpot seems like such a meaningless tournament to much of the country every year. And as someone who has lived in Massachusetts his whole life, why should anyone care about a Beanpot? I will tell you why: The Beanpot is … Read more

Boston University’s Boucher bolts Terriers mid-season, signs NHL deal with Senators

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The Ottawa Senators announced Tuesday that the team has signed Boston University freshman forward Tyler Boucher to a three-year, entry-level contract. Boucher has registered three points (two goals, one assist) and a team-leading 34 penalty minutes while skating in 17 games for the Terriers this season. “We’re pleased to have Tyler under contract,” said Ottawa … Read more

This Week in Hockey East: First chapter of Boston College-Boston University rivalry comes at critical point in season for both teams

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Yes, it’s a battle of longtime cross-town rivals. But a lot more than just a share of intra-city bragging rights will be on the line Friday when Boston College (7-5-2, 5-3-1 Hockey East) takes the short trip down Comm. Ave to Boston University (6-9-2, 5-5-2) for the first of three meetings between the two schools … Read more

Hockey East hands down one-game suspension to Boston University’s Boucher for incident vs. Northeastern

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Hockey East announced Saturday that Boston University freshman forward Tyler Boucher has been suspended for one game stemming from an incident at 9:18 of the second period on Friday, November 19 against Northeastern. No penalty was called on the play. Boucher will miss the game on Saturday, November 20 at Northeastern and will be eligible … Read more

This Week in Hockey East: Conference coaches express mixed feelings on 3-on-3 overtime, shootout format

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With about one-third of the regular season in the books, Hockey East teams have played seven overtime games. Two of those contests — both of which occurred last weekend — remained tied after five minutes of 3-on-3 overtime, requiring a shootout (Massachusetts won at Boston University on Friday, while Vermont beat New Hampshire the following … Read more

This Week in Hockey East: UMass Lowell looking to make some noise this weekend vs. Northeastern, Boston College

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A quirk in the Hockey East schedule will bring two teams to Lowell, Mass., this weekend, and with it, a chance for the 20th ranked UMass Lowell men’s hockey team to inch its way further up the USCHO.com poll. The River Hawks (4-1-2, 2-0-0 Hockey East) host No. 17 Northeastern (7-3-0, 4-2-0) visits the Tsongas … Read more

This Week in Hockey East: UConn wraps up seven-game road grind with weekend series at Maine

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A stretch of seven consecutive games played on enemy ice would be a challenge for any team, but goalie Darion Hanson of the Connecticut men’s hockey team chooses to focus on the positive. Long bus rides together and hanging out in the hotel with teammates have been valuable bonding experiences for him and his teammates, … Read more

This Week in Hockey East: Constant improvement mantra guides Vermont into upcoming series vs. Boston College

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Vermont’s record (0-4-0) indicates a struggling men’s hockey team. The game scores tell a different story — one of a club that has been competitive in every game. Scan the Catamounts’ schedule so far and one will find a pair of one-goal losses and, perhaps more importantly, no blowouts or embarrassments. The mentality of constant … Read more

This Week in Hockey East: Internal goalie competition can only help Merrimack, according to Borek

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Don’t call it a goalie controversy. Because Merrimack coach Scott Borek doesn’t see it that way. With sophomore Zachary Borgiel and freshman Hugo Ollas sharing time between the pipes so far this season for the Warriors (2-2-0, 0-1-0 Hockey East), Borek said competition at the position can only be a positive for his club. “I … Read more

Hockey East 2021-22 Season Preview: UMass seeks to repeat as conference, national champs, but road back won’t be easy

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The only thing that will keep Hockey East fans on the edge of their seats this season will be the action on the ice. At least that’s the hope of commissioner Steve Metcalf and the league’s 11 coaches. That fans will even be in the building after a year playing in empty arenas has generated … Read more

Longtime USA Hockey staffer, coach Smith retiring from organization after 25-year career

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Ben Smith, who has been part of the USA Hockey staff for the past 25 years, including leading the U.S. Olympic women’s hockey team to the gold medal in the 1998 Olympic Winter Games, is retiring from the organization after a decorated career. “The sport of hockey has done so much for me and I’m … Read more

Former Boston University captains Pandolfo, Friedman join Terriers’ coaching staff; BU also adds Daccord (goaltending), Sherman (video)

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Two former Boston University captains and teammates have joined the Terriers’ staff as Jay Pandolfo has been named the Terriers’ associate head coach and Doug Friedman has been hired as the director of hockey operations. The team has also added Brian Daccord as goaltending coach and Jon Sherman as video coordinator. Pandolfo, Friedman and Daccord … Read more

Hockey East announces single-elimination tournament format for men’s, women’s postseason in 2022

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Hockey East has announced that a new postseason tournament format for the men’s and women’s leagues will be used beginning in 2022. All 11 men’s programs and all 10 women’s programs will compete in a single-elimination postseason tournament for the Lamoriello Trophy and the Bertagna trophy, respectively. “This new format for the Hockey East tournament … Read more