Melanson graduates from RPI, eligible immediately as Boston University graduate transfer

In addition to the nine members of the Boston University incoming class, Drew Melanson has joined the Terriers as a graduate transfer after spending the past three seasons at Rensselaer. As a graduate transfer, Melanson is eligible to play immediately. “High-end speed and a guy who has always had the ability to score,” said BU … Read more

Longtime Maine assistant Standbrook, 1993 national championship team, to be inducted into school’s hall

Legendary Maine assistant coach Grant Standbrook will be induced into the UMaine Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2017 on Sept. 8. Standbrook spent 21 seasons behind the bench at Maine, serving as an assistant coach on Maine’s 1993 and 1999 national championship teams. The 1993 team will also be inducted into the hall of … Read more

Northeastern establishes Fernie Flaman Endowed Men’s Hockey Coach Fund

Northeastern has announced the first endowed head coaching fund in university history with the creation of the Fernie Flaman Endowed Men’s Hockey Coach Fund. Jim Madigan, the current Huskies coach, has been named the inaugural holder of the position. “An endowed head coaching position is something we’ve been working towards for quite some time, and … Read more

Hockey East elevates Smith to associate commissioner position

Hockey East announced Monday Brian Smith has been promoted to the position of associate commissioner. Smith has spent the past three seasons as director of communications where he oversaw all public and media relations operations for the conference. “Brian has earned this promotion by engaging his duties to the fullest and by becoming someone I … Read more

Comm Ave Charity Classic sees BU top BC, raises more than $64,000 for pair of worthy causes

On July 14, alumni from both Boston College and Boston University took to the ice for the third annual Comm Ave Charity Classic, a summer exhibition raising money for both Compassionate Care ALS and the Travis Roy Foundation. Led by a pair of first-period goals, the BU alumni won 8-6, earning proverbial bragging rights on a night where over an event raised more than $64,000 for those two charities at historic Walter Brown Arena.