Men’s D-I: Boston University

Nation’s top goal scorer Vesey is Harvard’s first Walter Brown winner since 2005

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The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston announced Tuesday that Harvard junior forward Jimmy Vesey is the winner of the 63rd Walter Brown Award, presented annually to the best American-born college hockey player in New England. Vesey finished first in the final balloting just ahead of Boston University freshman Jack Eichel. “Jimmy is a great player … Read more

Hockey East recognizes All-Rookie Team, announces seven other awards

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Hockey East announced on Wednesday the 2014-15 Pro Ambitions All-Rookie Team and seven other awards. Mike Paliotta of Vermont is the Old Time Hockey Best Defensive Defenseman and Providence’s Noel Acciari is the Gladiator Custom Mouthguards Best Defensive Forward. Additionally, Boston College’s Michael Sit and Northeastern’s Dalen Hedges will receive the Len Ceglarski Sportsmanship Award. … Read more

HEWBA awards announced with Boston University’s Eichel leading the way

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The Hockey East Writers and Broadcasters Association has announced its award winners for the 2014­-15 season. Boston University freshman ​Jack Eichel​ is a unanimous selection for Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, First Team All­-Star and an All-Rookie Team member. Boston University head coach ​David Quinn​, who helped lead the Terriers to an 11­-win turnaround from the 2013­-14  regular season, was named the association’s Coach of the Year. Ballots were received from print, web and broadcast media covering the 12 league schools, as well from as regional and national media. The official Hockey East awards will be announced by the league at its annual banquet on Thursday night. HEWBA All-Hockey East First Team HEWBA All-Hockey East Second Team HEWBA Hockey East All-Rookie Team

Saturday game times changed with impending storm out East

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Several games in the Eastern U.S. have had their game times changed this Saturday with the impending snow storm forecasted for several areas. — Maine at Merrimack has been moved up to 4 p.m. at Lawler Rink. — Massachusetts at Massachusetts-Lowell has been moved up to 4 p.m. at the Tsongas Center. — Boston University … Read more

Beanpot championship, third-place games postponed to Feb. 23

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For the second straight week, games at the Beanpot tournament have been postponed by a snowstorm. The third-place and championship games that were scheduled for Monday have been rescheduled for Feb. 23.  Boston College and Harvard will play at 4:30 p.m. EST, with the championship game between Boston University and Northeastern to follow at 7:30. … Read more

Boston University’s Somerby suspended for one game by Hockey East

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Hockey East suspended Boston University defenseman Doyle Somerby for Saturday’s game against Vermont after he was penalized for a hit in Friday’s win over the Catamounts. The one-game suspension came after Somerby was called for interference on a check. Somerby, a sophomore, has played in 21 of the Terriers’ 22 games, with three assists. He’s … Read more

Colgate goalie Finn, Boston University’s Eichel take home national monthly honors

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Colgate sophomore goaltender Charlie Finn has been named the Hockey Commissioners’ Association National Division I Player of the Month for October, while Boston University forward Jack Eichel has captured HCA Rookie of the Month honors. Finn registered six wins in seven contests in October, going 6-1-0 overall and allowing just eight goals while recording a nation-best three … Read more