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Boston University women’s ice hockey head coach Brian Durocher coaches the team during a timeout in 2020

Women’s hockey coach Brian Durocher retires: a look at his legacy

Gracie Davenport March 13, 2023
After 45 years of coaching and18 years at the helm of the women's hockey team, Brian Durocher retired at the conclusion of the team's 2022-23 season. Gracie Davenport takes a look at his career in college hockey and his impact on BU Athletics.
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Off the Post: Chris Drury — the humble hero

Belle Fraser January 25, 2023
Former BU men's ice hockey standout and New York Ranger built a legendary career as an athlete. He now continues his legacy off the ice.
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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.
Terrier Hockey Talk: Oct. 12, 2021

Terrier Hockey Talk: Oct. 12, 2021

Caroline Fernandez October 12, 2021

In this week's episode of Terrier Hockey Talk, the Boston Hockey Blog analyzes the Friday victories and Saturday losses for both Terrier Hockey teams. Belle and Caroline also take a deep dive into...

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.
Mike Eruzione was the captain of the Boston University men's hockey team before going on to captain Team USA when they won gold in the 1980 Winter Olympics. Eruzione was one of three Terriers interviewed. /DFP FILE PHOTO

Q&A: Terrier greats Mike Eruzione, Matt Gilroy and Colby Cohen

Caroline Fernandez October 7, 2021
The Daily Free Press sat down with some Terrier greats to discuss Boston University hockey in honor of the program's 100th season.
Off the Post: How Boston University should honor Travis Roy

Off the Post: How Boston University should honor Travis Roy

Chad Jones November 5, 2020
Former Boston University hockey player Travis Roy died recently, and there are multiple ways in which the University can honor his memory.

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.
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.
Drew Marrochello, Boston University's director of athletics, brought on a number of former Terriers when positions for head coaches opened up. PHOTO BY CLINTON NGUYEN/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Ties run deep with BU Athletics’ three new head coaches

Josh Rothstein September 6, 2018
The Boston University Athletics Department named three new head coaches leading into the 2018-19 academic year, but the BU campus won’t be new to them.  
Six Terriers make up the 2017 class of BU's athletic Hall of Fame. PHOTO COURTESY BU ATHLETICS

BU inducts 6 people to Athletic Hall of Fame

Matthew Martin November 7, 2017

The list of members in the Boston University Athletic Hall of Fame just got a little longer as BU awarded six Terriers the high honor, adding them officially to the Hall of Fame Saturday afternoon. For...

Mike Eruzione was the captain of the Boston University men's hockey team before going on to captain Team USA when they won gold in the 1980 Winter Olympics. Eruzione was one of three Terriers interviewed. /DFP FILE PHOTO

Mike Eruzione leaves legacy that extends beyond ice

Nicole Havens April 6, 2017

With 10 minutes left in the game, the score was knotted at 3-3. But it was more than just a game. This was United States playing the Soviets in the midst of the Cold War during the 1980 Winter Olympics....

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