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

UMass’ Marcou Among Walter Brown Award Candidates for Third Time

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

Northern Light

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’m Confused

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

The Fenway Game Few Saw But Many Felt

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.

UNH’s Wakefield to Transfer

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