Men’s D-I: Boston University

Hockey East 2024-25 Men’s Hockey Season Preview: Out with the old, in with the new as ‘some very good hockey players are coming our way’

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There’s a saying in Texas high school football: The best teams don’t rebuild, they reload. The saying is altogether appropriate for Hockey East as it enters its 41st season of play. The biggest stars in the league from 2023-24 have taken their game to the NHL — Boston University’s Macklin Celebrini (San Jose) and Lane … Read more

Western Connecticut State hires Boston University director of men’s hockey operations Friedman as Wolves’ first head coach

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Western Connecticut State has announced the hiring of Doug Friedman as head coach of the Wolves’ men’s hockey team that will begin NCAA Division III play in the fall of 2025. Friedman comes to WestConn from Boston University, where he has been director of hockey operations since 2021, helping that squad win the Hockey East … Read more

Former Hobey Baker winner, Boston University All-American Gilroy hired as new assistant coach with Harvard men’s hockey team

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Matt Gilroy will join the Harvard men’s hockey program as an assistant coach. Gilroy begins his collegiate coaching career after a successful stint as an assistant coach with the U.S. National Development Team Program. “We are very excited about the addition of Matt to our program,” said Crimson head coach Ted Donato in a statement. … Read more

Hockey East commissioner Metcalf signs two-year contract extension through 2026-27 college hockey season

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This Week in Hockey East: Incoming commissioner Metcalf ‘respected by all,’ comes in with ‘a proven national reputation’

Hockey East announced Thursday that Steve Metcalf has received a two-year contract extension to remain commissioner through the 2026-27 season. “We’re very excited to have Steve leading Hockey East into the future,” said Northeastern’s Jim Madigan, who serves as chair of the executive committee for the men’s league, in a statement. “He navigated us through … Read more

After going first overall in 2024 NHL Draft, Hobey Baker winner Celebrini leaves Boston University after one season, signs NHL contract with Sharks

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The San Jose Sharks announced Saturday that the club has signed Boston University forward Macklin Celebrini, the first-overall selection in the 2024 NHL Draft, to a standard, entry-level contract. Celebrini now gives up his remaining NCAA eligibility. “Macklin is not only a special player on the ice, but he is a poised, confident and intelligent … Read more

Boston University’s Celebrini tabbed USCHO.com Rookie of the Year, Player of the Year for 2023-24 college hockey season

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Boston University’s Macklin Celebrini came into the 2023-24 season with tremendous hype. He lived up to the hype, and then some, capping it off with the Hobey Baker Award as the best player in college hockey. Today, USCHO.com has announced that Celebrini is a dual winner, chosen USCHO.com Rookie of the Year and Player of … Read more

Celebrini adds to 2023-24 honors as Boston University freshman tabbed Tim Taylor Award winner as national rookie of the year

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Boston University freshman forward Macklin Celebrini has been named the recipient of the 2024 Tim Taylor Award, awarded annually upon the best first-year player in NCAA Division I men’s hockey by the Hockey Commissioners’ Association. He is the fifth BU player to win this award. The others are goaltender Kieran Millan in 2009, forward Jack … Read more

After two seasons on Boston University back end, Hutson leaves Terriers for NHL contract with Canadiens

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Boston University sophomore defenseman Lane Hutson has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Montreal Canadiens. Hutson, a second-round pick of the Canadiens in the 2022 NHL Draft, spent two spectacular seasons at BU. He totaled an impressive 97 points on 30 goals and 67 assists in 77 career games, which led all active … Read more