Flash and Substance
Boston University’s Beanpot championship owes plenty to two sides of Peter MacArthur, Dave Hendrickson says.
Men’s D-I: Boston University
Beanpot Notebook
The two previous Beanpots have had at least one overtime game. Last year’s tournament featured two, each involving Northeastern. When BC’s Stephen Gionta scored to tie the game at two goals apiece at 6:24 of the third period, it looked like this year’s tournament might have an overtime game after all. However, Tournament MVP Peter … Read more
The Chessmaster
What difference does a coach make with X’s and O’s in a big game? Jim Connelly finds that when the coach is Jack Parker, the answer is a lot.
BC, BU Play For Beanpot Championship
When the puck drops at the TD Banknorth Garden tonight for the championship game in the 54th Beanpot tournament, it will be a rather familiar scene. For the 17th time in the illustrious history of the college hockey tournament between four Boston schools, the two Commonwealth Avenue rivals, Boston College and Boston University, will settle … Read more
Balancing Act
It’s hard to hide anything when you’re on a nine-game win streak, but the most revealing element of Boston University’s run has been its balance on offense.
Beanpot Notebook
Much was said about the youth factor in the early game, as both Northeastern and BC dressed eight freshmen. But the real difference was in the leadership of the seniors. Each squad dressed three seniors, but Northeastern’s did not contribute a point, while BC’s combined for four goals and three assists. “When you have eight … Read more
Tuesday Morning Quarterback: East — Beanpot Edition
The Beanpot semifinals produced some of the familiar (including BC-BU in the title game), but also plenty of the unexpected, Jim Connelly says.
No Butterflies
The bright lights and big stage of the Beanpot didn’t faze Boston University’s freshmen Monday, says Timothy Muir McDonald.
Women’s Beanpot Preview
History will be made at Bright Hockey Center Tuesday as the 28th Women’s Beanpot will be the first with all four Boston schools sending varsity teams.
Back Where He Belongs
Boston University captain David Van der Gulik missed the first half of the 2005-06 season with medical issues — and the Terriers missed him, too.
Hockey East’s Twin Bill
Short in stature but big in heart, grit and leadership, twin brothers Tony and Brad Zancanaro make quite an impression on-ice and off, Joe Haggerty finds.
BU Dedicates Jack Parker Rink
In a gala that included a silent auction and a roast by former players and friends — as well as the beginning of a new Terrier Pride scholarship awarded to sophomore Peter MacArthur — Boston University dedicated Jack Parker Rink at Agganis Arena Thursday. Attendees enjoyed the opportunity to bid on numerous silent auction specialties, … Read more
2005-06 Boston University Season Preview
Some teams perform a last-to-first rebound from a disastrous season to a tremendous one. Last year, Boston University achieved an almost-last to an almost-first performance. Following the very forgettable 2003-04 season in which the Terriers finished a point out of last place, avoiding the cellar only by an overtime goal in the final game, they … Read more
Bourque Heads for Portland Instead
Chris Bourque, who last week announced his intention to leave Boston University to play for Moncton of the Quebec Major Junior League, has instead signed a contract to play with the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League. Portland is the AHL affiliate of the Washington Capitals, the team that drafted Bourque in the second … Read more
BU Names ‘Parker Rink’ at Agganis Arena, Unveils Third Jerseys
Confirming a move that had been rumored in recent months, Boston University today announced that the Agganis Arena hockey rink will be named after Terrier head coach Jack Parker. In an early afternoon press conference preceding Thursday’s pivotal Hockey East matchup against New Hampshire, BU athletic director Mike Lynch made the announcement. “This is Boston … Read more
Dream Theater
Dreams can come true, and Boston University’s Chris Bourque realized one Monday at the Beanpot.
Doing It By The Numbers
If winning can ever become rote, Boston University has its script down at the Beanpot. Monday, John Laliberte became the latest surprise hero.
Sweet Redemption
Stephan Siwiec had watched from the bench as another goaltender led Boston University. But Monday, Siwiec took a back seat to no one.
The Price Of Love
There’s a price to be paid on the road to a Division I scholarship, and players and parents alike foot the bill.
First Night
Out with the old, in with the new — arena, that is. Boston University rang in Agganis Arena with plenty of pomp Monday night.