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5-Minute Major: Who needs to win the Macklin Celebrini lottery the most?

Annika Morris April 24, 2024
Macklin Celebrini is projected to go first overall in the upcoming NHL Draft, but which team needs to win the sweepstakes most? Five teams are outlined in this week's edition of 5-Minute Major.
Senior forward and co-captain Bobo Carpenter (center-left) celebrates with his teammates during Thursday night's game against Northeastern University, which ended in a 5-5 tie. MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Scoring depth helps men’s hockey tie No. 13 Northeastern

Liam O’Brien November 2, 2018
Unlike past seasons, the Boston University men’s hockey team does not have a Jack Eichel, Clayton Keller or Brady Tkachuk to put the team on their back and score the majority of the points.
Boston University sophomore defenseman David Farrance and junior goaltender Jake Oettinger	both played for the United States Under-18 men’s hockey team during the 2016-17 and 2015-16 seasons, respectively. MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

US National U18 team finding success against college opponents

Liam O’Brien October 25, 2018
Watching a group of American high schoolers fly around the ice and make life tough for a Terriers unit, with what BU head coach Albie O’Connell described as a full team’s worth of NHL talent, displayed that the collegiate ranks are in good hands moving forward.
Defenseman Cam Crotty and forward Max Willman celebrate after Willman scored a goal in Saturday’s game against Acadia University. MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

O’Connell start of new era for men’s hockey in 2018-19 season

Matthew Martin October 11, 2018
Gone are the days of former Boston University and current New York Rangers head coach David Quinn. Climbing up the ranks and taking over as the patriarch of the Terriers is Quinn’s former associate head coach and former BU captain, Albie O’Connell.
Rising sophomore Brady Tkachuk continued the tradition by getting drafted fourth overall in the NHL Draft. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DFP FILE PHOTO

4 players drafted into NHL from men’s hockey team

Edward Moran June 26, 2018
Continuing Boston University’s tradition of producing professional ice hockey players, the Terriers saw four players called in Dallas during the NHL Draft June 22–23, tied for the most this year along with four other schools.
Senior forward Bobo Carpenter served as assistant captain and top scorer on the 2017-17 men's hockey team. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

State of the Terriers 2018–2019

Lily Betts June 5, 2018
Now headed into its sixth year in the Patriot League, Boston University Athletics has made a name for itself in the conference year-round. Here is an overview of some Terrier Division I sports.
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.
Sophomore defenseman Dante Fabbro and senior forward Chase Phelps coming off the ice following BU's loss to Michigan in the NCAA Northeast Regional final Sunday night at the DCU Center.

No. 13 men’s hockey falls to No. 10 Michigan 6-3 in the NCAA Regional final

Matthew Martin March 25, 2018
The No. 13 Boston University men’s hockey team looked to overcome the No. 10 University of Michigan and punch its ticket in the Frozen Four. However, the Terriers could not pull off another upset and fell to the Wolverines 6-3, ending their 2017-18 season.
The Terriers celebrate after beating Cornell in the NCAA Northeast Regional.  PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

No. 13 men’s hockey knocks off No. 4 Cornell in NCAA Northeast Regional semifinal 3-1

Nicole Havens March 24, 2018

The No. 13 Boston University men’s hockey team has faced its fair share of adversity during the 2017-18 season. However, it has only made the Terriers (22-13-4, 12-8-4 Hockey East) stronger as they...

Sophomore defenseman Dante Fabbro holding the Hockey East trophy. BU will now take on Cornell in the NCAA Northeast Regionals this Saturday. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Men’s hockey breakdown: BU versus Cornell — who has the edge?

Matthew Martin March 21, 2018
After winning the Hockey East championship last Saturday, BU is set to take on Cornell for the third time in the national tournament. With that being said, The Daily Free Press has broken down each team and determined which team has the advantage.
After a season ending with a Hockey East championship title, the men's hockey team will have to adjust to a familiar face in a new position. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Men’s hockey secures Hockey East title in 2-0 win over No. 7 Providence, NCAA tournament bound

Matthew Martin March 17, 2018
For the No. 18 Boston University men’s hockey team, the stakes were simple: Win and head to the NCAA tournament or lose and their season ends. BU (21-13-4, 12-8-4 Hockey East) kept its season alive and upset No. 7 Providence College 2-0 in the Hockey East championship game Saturday night at TD Garden.
Sophomore goaltender Jake Oettinger has been in net for BU during its two previous matchups against crosstown rival Boston College. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

No. 18 men’s hockey set for No. 14 BC in Hockey East semifinal

Matthew Martin March 15, 2018
With its back against the wall, it is only fitting that the No. 18 Boston University men’s hockey team will take on No. 14 Boston College in the Hockey East semifinals, in a game that more than likely will define its season.
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