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Brandon Hickey is aiming to lead the Terriers to the Frozen Four in Minnesota. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Brandon Hickey readies himself to take reins of men’s ice hockey

Liam O’Brien September 27, 2017

Boston University defenseman Brandon Hickey might have just been a freshman during the Terriers’ journey to the NCAA championship game in the 2014-15 season, but he was not too young to make his...

BU hockey endures double overtime, ends North Dakota’s season in 4-3 win

BU hockey endures double overtime, ends North Dakota’s season in 4-3 win

Shelby Reardon March 24, 2017

When No. 10 University of North Dakota scored in overtime, No. 6 Boston University thought its season was over. The Terriers (24-11-3) flatlined on the ice while the Fighting Hawks (21-16-3) celebrated...

PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

The Breakdown: Does BU or North Dakota have the advantage in the NCAA Tournament?

Jonathan Sigal March 23, 2017

The four teams settled in Fargo, North Dakota this weekend all have one goal in mind — reaching the Frozen Four in Chicago in early April. Before getting there, though, three will see their 2016-17...

Although BU is the higher seed, it will head to Fargo, North Dakota for a West Regional matchup against the defending national champions, North Dakota. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Men’s hockey adopts “us against the world” mentality ahead of NCAA Tournament game vs. North Dakota

Jonathan Sigal March 23, 2017

Doyle Somerby has heard the message loud and clear: He and his teammates are underdogs on Friday. The senior defenseman and captain of the No. 6 Boston University men’s hockey team doesn’t like...

BU hockey learns NCAA Tournament path goes through Fargo, North Dakota

BU hockey learns NCAA Tournament path goes through Fargo, North Dakota

Jonathan Sigal March 19, 2017

The No. 7 Boston University men’s hockey team is Fargo, North Dakota bound for the NCAA Tournament. Gathered in the players lounge at Agganis Arena, the Terriers (23-11-3) learned they’ll take...

PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU hockey adopts never-say-die attitude to sweep Northeastern, book place in Hockey East semifinals

Jonathan Sigal March 12, 2017

The comeback kids are alive and well, with an extra dose of déjà vu on the side. Facing an early 2-0 deficit, the No. 8 Boston University men’s hockey team never said die on Saturday night,...

BU hosts Northeastern in quarterfinal round of Hockey East Tournament

BU hosts Northeastern in quarterfinal round of Hockey East Tournament

Jonathan Sigal March 9, 2017

Playoff hockey is back. Beginning Friday night, the No. 8 Boston University men’s hockey team will host Northeastern University at Agganis Arena for a best-of-three series in the quarterfinal...

PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU hockey loses battle of goaltenders to Notre Dame’s Petersen

Shelby Reardon February 24, 2017

Heading into its final weekend of regular season hockey, the No. 6 Boston University hockey team knew it could clinch a first seed playoff spot with two wins. With the Hockey East race being so...

Charlie McAvoy finished the night with a minus-2 rating. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Notre Dame outlasts BU hockey in opener of weekend set

Jonathan Sigal February 24, 2017

The No. 6 Boston University men’s hockey team is now winless the last four times it has hosted No. 13 University of Notre Dame at Agganis Arena. On Friday night, the Terriers fell, 3-1, to the...

BU's three seniors will play their final regular-season game at Agganis Arena on Saturday night vs. Notre Dame. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU hockey’s Kelley, Roberto and Somerby reflect on careers ahead of Senior Night

Jonathan Sigal February 23, 2017

Back in the summer of 2013, a nine-member freshman class enrolled at Boston University, hoping to leave a lasting legacy on the men’s hockey team. Now, nearly 40 months after their first game,...

PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU hockey sees mixed results in shuffling lines against UNH

Shelby Reardon February 17, 2017

The No. 4 Boston University hockey team needed to play against the University of New Hampshire like it had flames at its feet. With the season coming to a close and the top five teams in Hockey...

New assistant head coach Paul Pearl won the 2017 Beanpot with Harvard. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DFP FILE PHOTO

BU hockey drops Beanpot championship game to Harvard

Shelby Reardon February 14, 2017

Clothed in scarlet and crimson, the No. 4 Boston University and No. 3 Harvard University hockey teams took to the TD Garden ice with one thing in mind: Winning the Beanpot championship and earning...

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