Boston University’s Forsbacka Karlsson signs with NHL’s Bruins
Forsbacka Karlsson signed a three-year, entry-level deal and is awaiting immigration approval to be able to join the Boston roster.
Men’s D-I: Boston University
McAvoy leaves Boston University after sophomore season, signs with Bruins organization
Boston University sophomore defenseman Charlie McAvoy has signed an amateur tryout contract with the AHL’s Providence Bruins, giving up his junior and senior seasons with the Terriers. McAvoy was drafted by the Boston Bruins in the first round (14th overall) in 2016 and registered five goals and 26 points in 38 games this season for … Read more
Keller leaves Boston University after freshman season to sign with Arizona
Keller, the seventh overall pick in the 2016 NHL Draft, led the Terriers with 21 goals and 45 points.
2017 West Regional preview: Minnesota Duluth, Boston University, North Dakota, Ohio State
North Dakota, Boston University, Minnesota Duluth and Ohio State are in the West Regional in Fargo, N.D., but does that mean the Fighting Hawks will have a “home” crowd behind them?
A quick look at the 2017 West Regional, where Minnesota Duluth is the top seed
The Bulldogs join Boston University, host North Dakota and Ohio State in Fargo, N.D.
Hockey East announces All-Rookie Team, nine individual award winners
Hockey East announced Wednesday the 2016-17 Pro Ambitions All-Rookie Team and nine other season-long award winners as voted by the league’s 12 head coaches in advance of the 2017 Hockey East championship March 17-18 at TD Garden in Boston. The honorees will be recognized at Thursday night’s annual awards banquet. Hockey East All-Rookie Team Also … Read more
Legendary UMass Lowell coach Riley announced as Hobey Baker Legend of College Hockey honoree
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation announced Thursday that its 2017 Legend of College Hockey recipient is Bill Riley, Jr. Often referred to as the father of UMass Lowell hockey, Riley took over a fledgling program in 1969, built it into an NCAA Division II national power and ultimately, moved Lowell into Division I hockey … Read more
Northeastern’s Sikura, Boston University’s Keller bag monthly HCA laurels
Northeastern junior forward Dylan Sikura has been named the Hockey Commissioners’ Association National Division I Player of the Month for January, while the National Rookie of the Month for January is Boston University’s Clayton Keller. Sikura helped the Huskies end the first month of 2017 on a five-game unbeaten streak and leading the nation over … Read more
Former Bowdoin coach Meagher to receive Parker-York Award
Bowdoin coach emeritus Terry Meagher will be recognized as the 2017 recipient of the Parker-York Award, given by the New England Hockey Writers Association. The award, given annually since 1959 for outstanding contributions to New England collegiate hockey, will be presented at the association’s banquet on April 11 at the Prince Restaurant in Saugus, Mass. … Read more
Boston University’s Kelley handed one-game suspension by Hockey East
Hockey East announced Tuesday that Boston University senior forward Tommy Kelley has been suspended for one game stemming from an incident at 8:05 of the second period on Sunday, Jan. 8, against Massachusetts. Kelley will miss this Friday’s game against Boston College and is able to return to the Terriers’ lineup Monday, Jan. 16, against … Read more
Junior achievement: Boston University looks to parlay WJC experience into big second half
Boston University coach David Quinn spent part of New Year’s Eve doing something that no college hockey coach has done before: watching seven of his players compete in the World Junior Championship.
Boston University’s Greenway nets three points as U.S. beats Canada at World Juniors
Boston College goaltender Joseph Woll made 25 saves for the U.S.
Boston University goalie Prawdzik leaves for NAHL, Terriers add local standout Lynch
Boston University sophomore goaltender Max Prawdzik will take the second semester of the 2016-17 season off to play junior hockey and freshman Nico Lynch will take his spot on the roster, the school announced Friday. Prawdzik, who will join the NAHL’s Lone Star Brahmas, has not appeared in a regular-season game during his time with … Read more
World War II vet, Boston College national champ Threadgold passes at 92
Giles Threadgold, a World War II veteran and former Boston College player, passed away on Dec. 18 in Georgia. He was 92. Threadgold, a native of Auburndale, Mass., fought at the Battle of The Bulge and came home with a couple of Purple Hearts. After playing on the Boston College national championship team during the … Read more
Wisconsin’s Kunin named captain of U.S. World Junior team
Boston College forward Colin White and Boston University defenseman Charlie McAvoy will be alternate captains.
Hockey East roundups: Miami edges Providence
Miami played a swarming, fearless defense at Schneider Arena Saturday night, beating Providence 2-1 while featuring 10 freshmen whom coach Enrico Blasi said “were not afraid to make mistakes.” With sophomore Kiefer Sherwood’s goal at 11:35 of the third period, the RedHawks avenged a one-goal loss to the same Friars on Friday night and left … Read more
League coaches pick Boston University to finish atop Hockey East in ’16-17
In a vote of all 12 league coaches, Boston University will be the team to beat in Hockey East this season. The Terriers garnered 10 first-place votes, while Northeastern and Massachusetts-Lowell each bagged a nod to finish first. Results of the coaches poll were released Tuesday.
Hockey East extends commissioner Bertagna three more years through ’19-20 season
Hockey East has awarded a three-year contract extension to commissioner Joe Bertagna, taking him through the 2019-20 season. The deal extends his tenure as both the longest-serving commissioner in Hockey East history and the longest serving commissioner in the six NCAA Division I conferences. This season marks Bertagna’s 20th with Hockey East and 35th as … Read more
Hockey East brings aboard Boston-area sports marketing guru McNulty
Hockey East announced Tuesday the hiring of Barry McNulty to the staff of Hockey East Sports Properties. McNulty will be responsible for the cultivation and sales of corporate partnerships for Hockey East and will be based out of the league offices in Wakefield, Mass. Hockey East Sports Properties will serve as the exclusive marketing and … Read more
Daniel Webster men’s, women’s D-III teams in doubt with school’s future murky
UPDATE (Sept. 15): The Nashua Telegraph reported Thursday that Daniel Webster fall sports will continue on their current schedule, and SNHU staff are working on next steps for fall and spring athletics. “Our hope is to continue those sports and schedules as planned,” SNHU president Paul LeBlanc said in an email statement. The report also … Read more