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 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
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
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
The second annual game between former Eagles and Terriers players raised $55,000 for Compassionate Care ALS and the Travis Roy Foundation.
Minnesota-Duluth has added Duluth native Chris Connolly to the women’s staff as a new assistant coach. A four-year letter-winner at Boston University from 2008 to 2012, Connolly won an NCAA national title with the Terriers in 2009. “I’m really excited to announce the hiring of Chris Connolly,” said Bulldogs head coach Maura Crowell in a … Read more
Outdoor hockey is returning to Boston for the 2016-17 season with Frozen Fenway 2017, a two-week series of hockey and ice skating events taking place at Fenway Park from Jan. 4-16, 2017. Frozen Fenway will feature two marquee Hockey East men’s doubleheaders, along with additional college and high school hockey games and a free public … Read more
McAvoy was one of four players connected to the Terriers chosen in Friday’s first round of the 2016 NHL Draft.
The Terriers could have four current or future players picked in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft.
Arizona State has added graduate transfer forward Robbie Baillargeon from Boston University for the 2016-17 season. As a graduate transfer, Baillargeon will be eligible to play right away and won’t be required to sit out a season. A 2012 fifth round draft pick of the Ottawa Senators, Baillargeon played three years for the Terriers (2013-16) … Read more
St. Cloud State plays Ferris State, while Denver plays Boston University.
Denver, Boston University and Ferris State join the Huskies in St. Paul, Minn.
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
He missed last season while dealing with the effects of a concussion, and he showed in a Beanpot victory that he’s found his goaltending style again.
After already adding forward Oskar Andren during the holiday break, Boston University has another new player for the second half in forward Erik Udahl. Udahl, from East Walpole, Mass., is back in his home state after playing in the British Columbia Hockey League with the Coquitlam Express and Langley Rivermen for the past year and a half. … Read more
A.J. Greer left the team for major juniors and Nick Roberto’s season-long suspension was announced over the break.
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
Lone Star Brahmas forward Oskar Andren has committed to play for Boston University and will enroll immediately at BU and is eligible to play for the Terriers in January. According to NAHL.com, this is the first time since the 2008-09 season that an NAHL player has committed to Boston University. “It’s an amazing feeling,” said … Read more
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
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