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Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Beanpot tournament inaccessibility exposes gender inequality in BU hockey culture | Editorial

Editors February 1, 2024
With the Beanpot being such an essential and famed part of the student community and culture in Boston, it must become more accessible to the people who wish to attend, especially if we want to boost support for women’s sports. 
Men's Ice Hockey

Men’s ice hockey to take on Providence College in Hockey East Semifinals

Mark Fraenkel March 16, 2023
Following a resounding victory in the Hockey East quarterfinals and riding a five-game win streak, the men's hockey team will face the Friars in the semifinals on Friday. Mark Fraenkel previews the team's big weekend.
Students who dress up as Rhett the Terrier are often seen skating on the ice at hockey games or other events. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

The Terriers behind the Terrier: What it’s like to be Rhett

Liam O’Brien April 17, 2018
Whether he is climbing into the stands at a Boston University hockey game or parading around the George Sherman Union, Rhett the Terrier is an unmistakable figure on Commonwealth Avenue. Chances are, you have exchanged a hug or a high-five with him at some point.
Burn the Boats: Great expectations eventually met for BU men’s hockey

Burn the Boats: Great expectations eventually met for BU men’s hockey

Matt Dresens March 27, 2018
BU’s unexpected late run to the Hockey East championship and NCAA Tournament injected some much-needed enthusiasm into the program.
A look at BU’s past: 1939-2017

A look at BU’s past: 1939-2017

Andres Picon June 7, 2017

In less than two centuries, a countryside theological seminary blossomed into a leading global research university. Here is a walk down memory lane, BU edition.

Freshman forward Clayton Keller kneels in disappointment while Harvard celebrates its 6-3 win in the Beanpot Championship. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Mistakes pile up for BU hockey in Beanpot final loss to Harvard

Jonathan Sigal February 14, 2017

The self-inflicted wounds were simply too much to overcome. The penalties too grave, the times goaltender Merrick Madsen was solved too few and hopes of a comeback too fleeting. On Monday night,...

Sophomore defenseman Charlie McAvoy hopes to raise his first trophy as a Terrier. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DAILY FREE PRESS

BU hockey gears up for Beanpot Tournament final against Harvard Crimson

Jonathan Sigal February 12, 2017

While the Beanpot Tournament is laced with history, its 65th championship game concerns a bird of a different feather: Two elite teams. Just ask Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson, an assistant captain for...

PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU hockey humbled at Lowell, lose special teams battle

Jonathan Sigal February 10, 2017

The Tsongas Center was a house of horrors for the Boston University men’s hockey team during the 2015-16 season. At the hands of University of Massachusetts Lowell, it crashed out of the Hockey East...

Sophmore forward Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson celebrates his goal to make it 1-0. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU hockey storms to Beanpot final with timely goals against Boston College

Jonathan Sigal February 7, 2017

Monday night at TD Garden was always going to be about seizing the moment. The occasion – a semifinal game in the 65th Beanpot Tournament between bitter rivals – was practically begging for it. The...

BU has won the Beanpot Tournament 30 times, with the last coming in 2015. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/DAILY FREE PRESS

BU hockey fondly remembers 2015 title ahead of 65th Beanpot Tournament

Jonathan Sigal February 5, 2017

The No. 3 Boston University men’s hockey team made no secret of what’s at stake when the 65th Beanpot Tournament gets underway Monday night: Bragging rights. After all, the Terriers (18-7-2,...

PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Fabbro, Keller power BU hockey past UMass Amherst at home

Jonathan Sigal February 4, 2017

When it comes to men’s hockey contests between Boston University and the University of Massachusetts Amherst, history is on the former’s side. On Friday night at Agganis Arena, that trend continued,...

Senior forward Samantha Sutherland is one of the Terriers Coach Brian Durocher hopes will step up this weekend. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s hockey looks to rebound against Providence this weekend

Jacob Gurvis January 20, 2017

After a tough start to the calendar year, the Boston University women’s hockey team hopes to bounce back against Providence College this weekend. The Terriers (12-8-4, 7-7-3 Hockey East) are coming...

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