St. Cloud State gets top overall seed for 2018 NCAA men’s hockey tournament
Notre Dame, Cornell and Ohio State joined the Huskies as No. 1 regional seeds (photo: Jim Rosvold).
Men’s D-I: Boston University
Arizona State, Boston University to play Gila River Arena on Jan. 26
Arizona State has announced that the series-opening game against Boston University on Friday, Jan. 26, will be moved to Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. – the home of the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes. Puck drop is still scheduled for 7:05 p.m. local time. “I think it’s our responsibility to allow as many local fans as … Read more
Talented NCAA quartet named to Team Canada roster for upcoming Spengler Cup
Four current NCAA players have been named to Team Canada’s roster for the Spengler Cup, which will be held from Dec. 26-31 in Davos, Switzerland. It is the fifth and final tournament in which Team Canada will compete as it prepares for the 2018 Olympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea. Northeastern sophomore defenseman Jeremy Davies … Read more
Trio of NCAA stars crack Canadian roster for 2018 World Junior Championship
Three NCAA standouts have been named to Canada’s National Junior Team roster for the 2018 World Junior Championship. Colgate goaltender Colton Point joins Boston University defenseman Dante Fabbro and UMass blueliner Cale Makar. The 2018 World Junior Championship is slated for Dec. 26-Jan. 5 in Buffalo at the KeyBank Center and HarborCenter, along with the … Read more
Hockey East announces one-game suspensions to BU's Hickey, UMass Lowell's Master
Hockey East announced Saturday that Boston University senior defenseman Brandon Hickey has been suspended for one game stemming from an incident at 4:25 of the third period on Friday, Dec. 8, at UMass Lowell. Hickey was called for cross checking on the play. Hickey will miss the game on Saturday, Dec. 9, against UMass Lowell … Read more
Four NCAA players, one former collegian, invited to Canada's World Junior selection camp
On Wednesday, Hockey Canada announced the 32 players invited to the World Junior Championship selection camp, which will take place Dec. 12-15 in St. Catharines, Ont. The list includes four players currently playing NCAA hockey. Another defenseman on the roster, Dennis Cholowski, played last year at St. Cloud State before signing with the Detroit Red … Read more
Boston University the coaches’ pick to finish atop Hockey East during 2017-18 campaign
Hockey East announced the results of the preseason coaches’ poll on Tuesday.
UMass Lowell staffer Souris, formerly with Hockey East office, named winner of 2017 Joe Concannon Award
Pete Souris has been named the recipient of the prestigious Joe Concannon Award. The prestigious honor, named in 2001 in memory of popular Boston Globe sportswriter Joe Concannon, is bestowed annually upon an individual who has demonstrated an outstanding body of work in covering and promoting the interests of Hockey East. Souris becomes the first … Read more
Hockey East playoffs to start in 2018 with best-of-three campus sites
Hockey East announced Tuesday the new playoff format for the 2018 Hockey East tournament. The playoffs will begin with two best-of-three series at campus sites before moving to the TD Garden for the 34th annual championship weekend March 16-17, 2018. “We return to the format last used in 2014,” said Hockey East commissioner Joe Bertagna … Read more
Melanson graduates from RPI, eligible immediately as Boston University graduate transfer
In addition to the nine members of the Boston University incoming class, Drew Melanson has joined the Terriers as a graduate transfer after spending the past three seasons at Rensselaer. As a graduate transfer, Melanson is eligible to play immediately. “High-end speed and a guy who has always had the ability to score,” said BU … Read more
NCAA coaching veteran Quesnelle named new assistant coach at Boston University
Len Quesnelle, a 25-year NCAA coaching veteran and most recently an amateur scout for the Detroit Red Wings, has been named an assistant coach at Boston University. Quesnelle, who was a standout defenseman at Princeton and later served as head coach of the Tigers, has spent the past four years with the Red Wings after … Read more
Comm Ave Charity Classic sees BU top BC, raises more than $64,000 for pair of worthy causes
On July 14, alumni from both Boston College and Boston University took to the ice for the third annual Comm Ave Charity Classic, a summer exhibition raising money for both Compassionate Care ALS and the Travis Roy Foundation. Led by a pair of first-period goals, the BU alumni won 8-6, earning proverbial bragging rights on a night where over an event raised more than $64,000 for those two charities at historic Walter Brown Arena.
Boston University, Cornell to continue Red Hot Hockey event in 2017-18
Red Hot Hockey will return for a sixth edition to Madison Square Garden this Thanksgiving weekend as Boston University and Cornell will play Nov. 25, 2017. Tickets for Red Hot Hockey will be on sale directly through Ticketmaster.com and the Madison Square Garden website. Fans have the opportunity to buy tickets in either the Boston … Read more
Seven college players or recruits selected in first round of 2017 NHL Draft
Cale Makar, who’s scheduled to join Massachusetts in the fall, was picked fourth by the Colorado Avalanche.
Boston University’s Oettinger as NHL Draft hopeful: ‘Whatever happens, happens’
Back in 2000, Boston University goaltender Rick DiPietro was the top pick of the New York Islanders in the NHL Draft. This weekend, another Terrier netminder in Jake Oettinger will be drafted.
Bellows leaves Boston University after freshman season for WHL’s Winterhawks
The Portland Winterhawks have announced the signing of forward Kieffer Bellows, who was a freshman this past season at Boston University. BU had not announced the transaction as of Wednesday evening. The Winterhawks initially selected Bellows in the seventh round of the 2013 WHL Bantam Draft. Bellows was selected 19th overall in the 2016 NHL … Read more
Boston University to induct 2009 Hobey Baker winner Gilroy into school’s athletics hall of fame
The Boston University Athletic Hall of Fame will hold its 52nd induction banquet in November, honoring a Class of 2017 that includes former Hobey Baker Award winner Matt Gilroy. The induction ceremony is slated for Nov. 4, 2017, in the Francis Burke Club Room at Agganis Arena. One of only three players in the history … Read more
Bertagna, McEachern headline Massachusetts Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2017
Massachusetts Hockey announced Tuesday the five newest members of the Massachusetts Hockey Hall of Fame, including Hockey East commissioner Joe Bertagna. The 2017 class will be joining a roster of past and current hockey greats recognized for their accomplishments and contributions to the sport in Massachusetts. The members being inducted include Bertagna, Paul Hurley (player), … Read more
Boston University’s Keller, Denver’s Borgström named USCHO co-rookies of the year
Ultimately, the two players were both so exceptional that USCHO’s team couldn’t decide between them for rookie of the year. After being selected seventh in the 2016 NHL draft, Clayton Keller had a strong season at Boston University, notching 21 goals and 24 assists and a points per game average of 1.45, tops among all … Read more
Boston University’s Keller gets Tim Taylor Award as nation’s top rookie
He scored 21 goals in his rookie year.