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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.
Men's hockey against BC

Men’s hockey suffers first regulation loss in three months to BC

James Garrison March 1, 2022
The Boston University men's ice hockey team fell to Boston College 3-1 in the back end of a weekend series Sunday.
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.
Senior forward and captain Patrick Curry scored Boston University’s lone goal in Saturday’s 4-1 loss to No. 4 Boston College. HARRIS FREEMAN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BC bests BU 4-1 to clinch Hockey East title

Brady Gardner March 1, 2020

No. 4 Boston College secured the 2019-20 Hockey East regular season title in fitting fashion on Saturday night with a 4-1 win over arch-rival Boston University at Agganis Arena.  The Eagles (23-8-1,...

Freshman forward Robert Mastrosimone scored the go-ahead goal in the third period against No. 4 Boston College as the Terriers defeated the Eagles 5-4 in double overtime in the Beanpot semifinal. JENNA VANSICKLE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

An Instant Classic: Skoog’s double-OT winner caps BU Beanpot comeback, 5-4 over BC

Brady Gardner February 4, 2020

NCAA rules may dictate that freshman forward Wilmer Skoog’s double-overtime game-winner won’t count towards season statistics, but he may never score a more significant goal in his life. The...

Senior forward and captain Patrick Curry, shown in a Jan. 18 game against Boston College, leads the Terriers in goals and is looking to win the Beanpot in his final season. RACHEL SHARPLES/ DFP FILE

Eyeing a return to glory, BU and BC gear up for Beanpot semis

Brady Gardner January 30, 2020

The 68th Beanpot tournament begins on Monday, and while the rivalries are a constant, the storylines are anything but. As he does every year, NESN broadcaster Tom Caron will describe the action...

Resilient Terriers come up short at Boston College, 4-3

Resilient Terriers come up short at Boston College, 4-3

Brady Gardner January 20, 2020

Senior forward Patrick Harper lit the lamp twice against No. 5 BC on Jan. 18th but the Terriers fell, 4-3. EMILY HUNTER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF The Boston University men’s hockey team rallied from...

Junior defenseman Dante Fabbro goes up against Boston College forwards Patrick Giles and Logan Hutsko during first period action. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Second period seals men’s hockey’s loss to Boston College

Matthew Martin December 1, 2018
The Battle of Commonwealth Avenue returned to Agganis Arena this weekend as the Boston University men’s hockey team hosted their end of the home-and-home series.
Junior goaltender Jake Oettinger makes a save during second period action. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BC tops men’s hockey 4-1 at Agganis Arena

Edward Moran December 1, 2018
Fresh off a trip to Northern Ireland last weekend, the Boston University men’s hockey team returned to Agganis Arena Friday night to host Boston College.
Sophomore goaltender Jake Oettinger has been in net for BU during its two previous matchups against crosstown rival Boston College. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

No. 18 men’s hockey set for No. 14 BC in Hockey East semifinal

Matthew Martin March 15, 2018
With its back against the wall, it is only fitting that the No. 18 Boston University men’s hockey team will take on No. 14 Boston College in the Hockey East semifinals, in a game that more than likely will define its season.

Men’s hockey power play falls short against No. 15 BC on Saturday night

Nicole Havens December 3, 2017

After scoring two power-play goals on Friday night, which included sophomore defenseman Chad Krys’ game-winner, the Boston University men’s hockey team was unable to replicate the same success...

PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Late comeback not enough for BU in Hockey East semifinals against BC

Jonathan Sigal March 18, 2017

With three minutes left in Friday night’s Hockey East semifinal game at TD Garden, the No. 7 Boston University men’s hockey team showed signs of life. It was trailing No. 14 Boston College,...

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