Boston University adds trio to operations staff, including first full-time female

Boston University announced Thursday the hiring of three new staff members. On coach David Quinn’s staff, Brittany Miller has been hired as the director of hockey operations, Brian Eklund is the new volunteer assistant coach working the team’s goaltenders and Kyle Czech has been named the program’s strength and conditioning coach. After spending the last … Read more

Boston College’s Demko, Massachusetts-Lowell’s Boyle named Hockey East Co-Players of the Year

Hockey East announced Thursday night that Massachusetts-Lowell senior goaltender Kevin Boyle and Boston College junior goaltender Thatcher Demko have been selected as the Hockey East Co-Players of the Year — just the third time players have been named co-players of the year and the first where two goaltenders share the honor. Additionally, Boston College freshman … Read more

Boston University junior Nick Roberto won’t play this season after gambling investigation

Boston University confirmed Monday that junior forward Nick Roberto won’t play this season amid a gambling investigation launched by the school. The school issued a statement regarding Roberto’s status with the team: “Beyond confirming that Mr. Roberto will not play for the Boston University hockey team this season, federal privacy laws prevent us from discussing … Read more

Greer leaves Boston University, signs with Rouyn-Noranda of QMJHL

Boston University sophomore forward A.J. Greer has left school and signed with the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Reports surfaced Thursday that this was happening, but it was confirmed by a BU spokesman Friday night in an email to USCHO. Greer, also a second-round pick (39th overall) of the Colorado Avalanche … Read more

Trio of NCAA standouts named to Sweden’s preliminary World Junior roster

A trio of current NCAA players have been selected to Sweden’s preliminary IIHF World Junior Championship roster Defenseman William Lagesson (Massachusetts) and forwards Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson (Boston University) and Fredrik Olofsson (Nebraska-Omaha) are the three Swedish NCAA standouts (all freshmen) eligible for the World Junior team. Lagesson has two goals and four assists for six … Read more

Providence’s Walman, Boston University’s Hickey invited to Canada’s World Junior selection camp

Hockey Canada announced Tuesday that Providence sophomore defenseman Jake Walman and Boston University sophomore defenseman Brandon Hickey have been invited to Canada’s National Junior Team selection camp. Walman is a dual Canadian/United States citizen who calls Toronto home, while Hickey is from Leduc, Alta. A total of 30 players (the other 28 are from the … Read more