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Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

5-Minute Major: The Bruins are boring and it’s not just because of their underwhelming new additions

Annika Morris March 19, 2025
The Boston Bruins came into the season with high hopes. They’ve made the last eight consecutive Stanley Cup Playoffs and 15 of the last 17. Just two seasons ago, they broke the NHL record for most points in a single season.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

5-Minute Major: The Bruins need to stop burning the Jeremy Swayman bridge

Annika Morris October 3, 2024
Jeremy Swayman still has not signed a contract with the Boston Bruins. The season starts tomorrow. The Bruins’ star goaltender is currently a restricted free agent, which means Boston still holds the rights to sign him to a new contract.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

5-Minute Major: The NHL may need a reality TV show

Annika Morris April 10, 2024
Hockey players need their own moment in the spotlight. Netflix recently announced “Receiver,” the sequel to its popular series “Quarterback” which followed around three NFL quarterbacks for a behind-the-scenes look into their lives, and a docu-series about the 2024 Boston Red Sox. I now need the NHL to get its own reality show.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

5-Minute Major: Trevor Zegras is no longer a golden child

Annika Morris April 3, 2024

Trevor Zegras has fallen from grace. The star center on the Anaheim Ducks was the ninth overall draft pick in 2019, so the expectations were always high for him. Zegras quickly proved his ability...

Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

5-Minute Major: The Bruins cannot break up their goalie bromance

Annika Morris February 29, 2024
Elliotte Friedman broke the hearts of every Bruins fan on the “32 Thoughts” podcast when he suggested the Boston Bruins trade their beloved goalie, Linus Ullmark. Can the team really break up their goalie bromance of Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman?
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Off the Post: Florida Panthers dominate Bruins in major NHL upset

Belle Fraser May 1, 2023
The Florida Panthers sent home the record-breaking Boston Bruins in the first round of the 2023 NHL Playoffs.
Senior forward and co-captain Bobo Carpenter celebrates a goal in a game against the University of Maine on Nov. 17. MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Men’s hockey falls 3-1 to Maine, snaps four game unbeaten streak

Matthew Martin November 18, 2018
Boston University men's hockey could not overcome the University of Maine and dropped the contest 3-1.
Sophomore defenseman David Farrance shoots the puck during third period action. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Late goal from Farrance secures men’s hockey comeback over Maine

Edward Moran November 17, 2018
For the Boston University men’s hockey team, sophomore defenseman David Farrance collected and ripped an effort by goaltender Jeremy Swayman for the game-winning goal.
Freshman forward Joel Farabee during second period action. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Power play key in men’s hockey win over Maine

Liam O’Brien November 17, 2018
After being held scoreless on eight consecutive power plays, BU flipped the switch in the second period on Friday night at Agganis Arena. All three of its goals in a thrilling 3-2 victory over Maine came with the man advantage.
Junior defenseman and assistant captain Chad Krys in an October 2017 game against the University of Connecticut. Krys has produced five points since his return from an injury. MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Men’s hockey set to host Maine, continue momentum

Matthew Martin November 16, 2018
Following two back-to-back wins, the Boston University men’s hockey team may have rebounded from a 0-4 start under new head coach Albie O’Connell.
Sophomore goaltender Jake Oettinger and the Terriers will take on University of New Hampshire Friday. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Men’s hockey shutout to start second half of season

Matthew Martin January 6, 2018

After nearly a month since their last contest, the Boston University men’s hockey team returned to action Saturday against the University of Maine for the third time this season. The Terriers...

Redshirt sophomore goaltender Max Prawdzik makes his second start in net. PHOTO BY VIGUNTHAAN THARAMAJAH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Men’s hockey falls in first game of series to Maine at Alfond Arena

Nicole Havens November 18, 2017

After two weeks in its home city, the No. 18 Boston University men’s hockey team traveled to Orono to play another Hockey East competitor, the University of Maine. The Terriers (5-7-1, 3-4-1 Hockey...

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