Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Close calls helping or hurting?
Is Boston University going to benefit from playing so many close games in its first 10 contests? That’s one of the subjects for debate with Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski this week.
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Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Will this No. 1 last?
Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski chime in on the changing of the No. 1 guard and a pair of Bulldogs to keep an eye on.
For Parker and Boston University, a change of heart
After an offseason heart procedure, the iconic coach has returned with a team that is steadily climbing the rankings.
Video: Versus’ feature on Travis Roy
On Tuesday, Versus aired a feature on the 15-year anniversary of Travis Roy’s 11-second Boston University career and the 15 years since. This feature included never-before-seen footage of that night (Oct. 20, 1995, North Dakota at BU) and will have interviews from Roy and his family, BU coach Jack Parker and former teammate and current … Read more
Commentary: Early thoughts from around the country
Dave Starman analyzes the teams he’s seen in the first weeks of this college hockey season — New Hampshire, Miami, Bowling Green, Michigan, Maine, Michigan State, Ferris State, Notre Dame, Boston University and Wisconsin.
Michigan, Boston University climb in poll after sweeps
The first full weekend of the regular season provided enough to shake up the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll. Michigan moved up two spots to third, and Boston University entered the top 10 after each won a pair of games. The Wolverines swept a series at Bowling Green; the 10th-ranked Terriers won the Ice Breaker … Read more
Dismissed by Boston University, Saponari says he’s moving to BC
Vinny Saponari, who was removed from the Boston University roster after last season, will play next season for rival Boston College. Saponari, who has two seasons of eligibility remaining, confirmed the decision to The Daily Free Press at Boston University. He had 47 points in 82 games over two seasons with the Terriers before being … Read more
Boston University looking for ‘fresh start’ in new season
Boston University seemingly suffered through a season-long national championship hangover last year, finishing just a game over .500 with a postseason that lasted through only the Hockey East semifinals. “It was like pulling teeth,” BU coach Jack Parker says. “There wasn’t the attitude you wanted. They were satisfied with the year before and the national … Read more
Boston College the Favorite, Hockey East Coaches Say
Defending national champion Boston College is as unanimous a favorite as possible in the Hockey East preseason poll. The Eagles got nine first-place votes to finish atop the balloting. Coaches are not able to vote for their own school, and Maine received the first-place vote from BC coach Jerry York. Maine finished second, followed by … Read more
Boston University Women Picked to Repeat in Hockey East
Defending champion Boston University is the favorite for the 2010-11 Hockey East women’s regular-season title, according to league coaches. The Terriers received six of the eight first-place votes in the preseason balloting, with second-place Boston College taking the other two. Providence, New Hampshire, Northeastern, Connecticut, Vermont and Maine were picked to finish third through eighth, … Read more
Parker, York Named Lester Patrick Trophy Recipients
College hockey coaching institutions Jack Parker of Boston University and Jerry York of Boston College are among the recipients of the Lester Patrick Trophy for outstanding service to American hockey. York and Parker rank first and second, respectively, in college wins among active coaches. They trail only Ron Mason on the all-time coaching wins list. … Read more
BU Coach Parker’s Bypass Surgery Called Successful
Boston University coach Jack Parker is recovering after undergoing successful bypass surgery on Friday, July 23, the school announced Monday. Parker, also the school’s executive athletic director, intends to coach the Terriers in the upcoming season, according to a BU press release. Related link: Jack Parker coaching history “The entire BU community wishes Jack a … Read more
First-Picked Collegian Schwartz’s Birthday Wish Comes True
There were plenty of names tossed around as to which collegian would be the first to walk to the podium in the opening round of Friday’s NHL Entry Draft. But it was the less thought of birthday boy, Jaden Schwartz, who got his ultimate wish. Related link: Video interviews from the first round of the … Read more
Granato to be One of First Two Women in Hall of Fame
Cammi Granato, three-time ECAC Player of the Year, two-time Olympian and 15-year member of the U.S. Women’s National Team, was today announced as one of the first two female members in the 65-year history of the Hockey Hall of Fame. Granato will be formally inducted into the Hall on Nov. 8 as part of the … Read more
BU Adding Three Olympians to 2010-11 Roster
2010 NCAA quarterfinalist Boston University isn’t rebuilding, it’s reloading … and then some. On the heels of their most successful season to date, the Terriers are including 2010 Canadian Olympic stars Catherine Ward and Marie-Philip Poulin among their newest members, according to a source within the program. The duo — which helped the Canadian national … Read more
Rule Book Headed for Change, But by How Much?
The NCAA men’s and women’s ice hockey rules committee gets this chance only once every two years, so there’s a little more emphasis to get it right. In the next month, leading up to and through the committee’s meeting June 8-11 in Indianapolis, the dialogue about potential rules changes will lead to debate and then … Read more
Boston University Dismisses Saponari Brothers, Suspends Trivino
Boston University has dismissed brothers Victor and Vinny Saponari and suspended Corey Trivino, the school announced Tuesday. Trivino’s suspension will be for “multiple games at the beginning of the 2010-11 season,” according to a school statement. “Over a period of time, there have been cumulative instances in which Victor and Vinny Saponari have displayed conduct … Read more
Boston University Loses Defensemen Shattenkirk, Cohen to Pros
Boston University lost a third of its defensive lineup to the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. Kevin Shattenkirk and Colby Cohen signed with the Avalanche and were assigned to the team’s AHL affiliate, the Lake Erie Monsters. Related link: Early departures in the 2010 offseason Both had a year of eligibility remaining. Shattenkirk, 21, was … Read more
Butler, Da Costa Headline Hockey East Award Winners
New Hampshire forward and Hobey Baker finalist Bobby Butler was named the Hockey East player of the year Thursday as the league hosted its annual awards dinner at the Royal Sonesta Hotel. Butler headlined a trio of Wildcats named among the first-team All-Stars. Butler dominated all Hockey East scorers with 21 goals and shared the … Read more
Boston University’s Trivino Expected to Miss Rest of Season
Boston University center Corey Trivino is expected to miss the remainder of the 2009-10 season after suffering a fractured right fibula in Saturday’s 5-2 victory over Maine, the school announced on Wednesday. Trivino has appeared in all 28 games this season for the Terriers, tallying 15 points on four goals and 11 assists. He scored … Read more