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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.
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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: 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.
Drew Commesso recruited for 2022 Beijing olympics for US team

Drew Commesso selected for 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing

Gillian McMahon February 1, 2022
Boston University sophomore goaltender Drew Commesso was selected to join Team USA for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
O'Connell continues the tradition of having BU alum as head coach. PHOTO BY DEREK GEE/ DFP FILE PHOTO

A brief history of Terrier men’s hockey coaches

Caroline Fernandez October 7, 2021
The 100-year Terrier hockey program has left a mark not only on the ice, but behind the bench as well.
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Off the Post: NHL players given Olympic go-ahead

Belle Fraser September 8, 2021
Belle Fraser discusses the return of NHL players to the Olympics, plus BU's presence on Team USA.
Terrier Hockey Talk: May 14, 2021

Terrier Hockey Talk: May 14, 2021

Caroline Fernandez May 14, 2021

On today's episode of "Terrier Hockey Talk," the BU Hockey Blog discusses recent national hockey news, including New York Rangers player Artemi Panarin's injury, as well as BU hockey updates including...

Terriers ready to turn the page to 2019-20

Brady Gardner May 2, 2019
After an action-packed 40 games and an eventful first month of the offseason, the dust has settled on the 2018-19 season for the Boston University men’s hockey team.
Behind the Glass: It’s not surprising the Buffalo Sabres are the best in New York

Behind the Glass: It’s not surprising the Buffalo Sabres are the best in New York

Laura Guerriero November 13, 2018
The Buffalo Sabres are currently the best NHL team in New York, and that shouldn’t come as a surprise. As a New York state resident, even I often forget that the Buffalo Sabres are part of the trifecta of hockey teams the Empire State is home to.
Former Terrier Brady Tkachuk scored his first NHL goal Wednesday. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Behind the Glass: BU Alumni to keep an eye on in the NHL this season

Laura Guerriero October 11, 2018
Boston University is known to be a breeding ground for future NHL stars. Dozens of Terriers have gone on to play in the NHL and make successful careers for themselves. In recent years, many BU players drafted into the NHL have immediately hit the ice and made important contributions to their respective teams. Here are some key BU alumni to keep an eye on this hockey season.
Former player and new men’s hockey coach Albie O’Connell illustrates a drill to junior forward Patrick Harper during a practice. MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Albie O’Connell: the new face of BU men’s hockey

Edward Moran October 11, 2018
After David Quinn left BU to coach the New York Rangers, an associate-turned-head coach Albie O’Connell was given the opportunity to become the face of his alma mater’s famed hockey program.
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.
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