Defending national champion Boston University was five games under .500 at the winter break, but the Terriers have turned things around in 2010. With nine victories in 12 games since the break, they’re back in the hunt for a home-ice spot in the Hockey East playoffs and possibly an at-large spot in the NCAA tournament. … Read more
If this season’s outdoor games have taught us anything, it’s that when they’re done with regional rivalries, a big chunk of the college hockey country doesn’t pay attention. Dave Starman writes that it’s time to scrap the outdoor idea in favor of more appealing indoor games.
So where do Boston College and Boston University go after the Beanpot? That’s what USCHO senior writers Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski are discussing this week.
Massachusetts players helped Boston College claim its 15th Beanpot title Monday night.
Beanpot Final Notebook, by Lee Urton
Uneven play from the Boston University defensemen ultimately led to the Terriers’ demise against Boston College in the championship of the 58th Beanpot tournament, Scott Weighart reports.
Click below for a replay of our live blog of the consolation and championship games at the 2010 Beanpot. Beanpot consolation, championship
National scoring co-leader James Marcou of Massachusetts, Massachusetts-Lowell senior Kory Falite and Yale senior Sean Backman are among the nominees for the Walter Brown Award for the second straight year. The award is presented to the best American-born college hockey player in New England. Sixteen players are on the list released by the Gridiron Club … Read more
Leading off the notebook from the Beanpot semifinals, Lee Urton reports that Boston University coach Jack Parker understands that it’s not good for the Beanpot for his team and Boston College always to be in the finals.
Alex Chiasson has had your average freshman year — some good points, some bad points — but he came through at a big time for Boston University. Scott Weighart reports.
I guess I didn’t get the memo. My destination for a January game between Boston College and Boston University should have been Agganis Arena or Conte Forum, but I was told to go to Fenway Park, so here I am. I make my way to the press room, where framed photographs of Ted Williams and … Read more
There were far fewer fans in attendance than normal when Boston University and Boston College get together, but that’s because this meeting of school alumni at Fenway Park wasn’t about the rivalry. USCHO’s Brian Sullivan reports.
Multiple sources have confirmed that New Hampshire and Team Canada star Jenn Wakefield is transferring from UNH to Hockey East rival Boston University. The five-foot-nine 20-year-old from Pickering, Ont. led the Wildcats in goals and scoring last year as a sophomore, potting 32 goals with 17 assists in 31 games. Her 49 points edged her … Read more
The whole idea of turning college hockey games into outdoor “events” is starting to wear on USCHO national columnist Dave Starman.
Boston University recently pulled its goalie for a 6-on-3 advantage in a non-desperation situation. Might that become a trend? Scott Weighart reports.
Boston University ended a four-game losing streak with a 6-4 victory over Merrimack on Saturday, and USCHO photographer Melissa Wade compiled a photo gallery:
An excerpt from USCHO Senior Writer Scott Weighart’s book about Boston University’s run to the 2009 national championship.
Sure, local and national broadcasts of college hockey may not be everything to everyone, but the exposure the game gets is the important part, USCHO national columnist Dave Starman writes.
Boston University enjoyed a magical season last year, winning everything but the Stanley Cup. Whether dominating teams or needing a miracle in the closing minutes, such as in the national championship game, the Terriers came through every time. Repeating may be another story. In addition to graduating a ton of talent, they also lost Colin … Read more
Defending league and national champion Boston University is the favorite in this year’s race for the Hockey East championship, a vote of league coaches shows. The Terriers, coming off a school-record 36-win season that ended with an overtime win over Miami in the national championship game, earned six of the 10 first-place votes. UMass-Lowell and … Read more