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Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

5-Minute Major: The Seattle Kraken’s captaincy candidates

Annika Morris October 7, 2024
The Seattle Kraken is the last remaining team in the NHL without a captain. Even Utah Hockey Club, the team that hasn’t existed for more than six months, just named tenured forward Clayton Keller as the first captain in its franchise history last Friday.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

5-Minute Major: These three NHL teams have revamped their look

Annika Morris September 12, 2024
The NHL is going to look a little different this upcoming season. Fanatics announced a new, 10-year partnership with the National Hockey League to manufacture on-ice uniforms after having produced training gear and other merchandise for years prior, taking over the role from Adidas.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

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.
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Off the Post: Western Conference playoff preview

Belle Fraser April 19, 2023
Following yesterday's breakdown of the Eastern Conference, Belle Fraser takes a look at the playoff series in the West for a follow-up edition of Off the Post.
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Off the Post: NHL’s biggest trades before the deadline

Belle Fraser March 1, 2023
With superstar players on the move, many NHL teams made big splashes in a wild 2023 NHL trade deadline.
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Off the Post: Terrier great Colby Cohen returns for Battle of Comm Ave.

Belle Fraser December 7, 2022
Ahead of the 288th edition of the Battle of Comm Ave. this Friday, columnist Belle Fraser caught up with former Terrier great Colby Cohen who will be broadcasting the matchup in this week's edition of Off the Post.
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Off the Post: NHL to Open 2022-2023 Season in Prague

Belle Fraser October 5, 2022
In this week's edition of Off the Post, Belle Fraser talks about the NHL's Global Series that will kick off the 2022-2023 regular season. The San Jose Sharks and Nashville Predators will face off at O2 Arena in Prague to start the season. Columbus Blue Jackets and the reigning Stanley Cup champions, Colorado Avalanche will face off in Nokia Arena in Finland in early November.
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Off the Post: Terriers walk the line between college and NHL

Belle Fraser March 17, 2022
Columnist Belle Fraser highlights the Boston University men's hockey players who have been signed or drafted by NHL teams.
Off the Post: Realigning the NHL is not as simple as it sounds

Off the Post: Realigning the NHL is not as simple as it sounds

Chad Jones December 10, 2020
The National Hockey League has finally made progress on starting its 2020-21 season, but adjusting the divisions to minimize travel may be a tough task.
Off the Post: Doc Emrick is hanging up the mic

Off the Post: Doc Emrick is hanging up the mic

Chad Jones October 21, 2020
On Monday, legendary NHL broadcaster Doc Emrick retired from the booth with a long resume of famed calls.

5 signees, 4 seniors depart from men’s hockey

Brady Gardner March 27, 2019
As is customary in the early days of the college hockey offseason, several players have departed from the Boston University men’s hockey team, either moving on to professional hockey or to graduation.
Behind the Glass: Why Gritty may be the best offseason acquisition for the Philadelphia Flyers

Behind the Glass: Why Gritty may be the best offseason acquisition for the Philadelphia Flyers

Laura Guerriero November 1, 2018
Gritty. It’s a word that the Cambridge Dictionary defines as “strong and determined in dealing with an unpleasant situation.” It’s also the name of the Philadelphia Flyers’ unpleasant mascot.
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