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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...

Oettinger made 24 saves across the first two periods. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Jake Oettinger stars for BU hockey against UMass Lowell

Jonathan Sigal January 28, 2017

For the No. 1 Boston University men’s hockey team to stop its two-game skid, head coach David Quinn knew someone would have to step up to the plate. That responsibility would be no walk in the...

Sophomore forward Bobo Carpenter has 17 points on the year. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU hockey, fresh off No. 1 ranking, visits Merrimack

Jonathan Sigal January 24, 2017

Fresh off its eighth consecutive win, the Boston University men’s hockey team will travel to Merrimack College on Tuesday night for a rare midweek clash. Ahead of the game, however, a larger bit...

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BU hockey holds off Maine with strong third period, Keller starring

Jonathan Sigal January 21, 2017

Peer at the final scoreline of Friday night’s tilt between the No. 3 Boston University men’s hockey team and the University of Maine, and you’d likely wager that the game was a breeze. After...

Brandon Hickey and the Terriers can't let January's successes get to their head. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU hockey welcomes home-and-home set vs. Maine Black Bears with cautious optimism

Jonathan Sigal January 20, 2017

Over the last month or so, everything has been turning up roses for the No. 3 Boston University men’s hockey team. The Terriers are riding a six-game winning streak, seven players recently secured...

Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson had 15 points on the year prior to BU's game against Union. PHOTO BY JONATHAN SIGAL/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Forsbacka Karlsson leads BU men’s hockey past Union in overtime

Jonathan Sigal January 6, 2017

Comparisons between Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson, a sophomore center on the No. 5 Boston University men’s hockey team, and Patrick Bergeron, the famed Boston Bruins center, have become commonplace. After...

BU currently sits fourth in the PairWise rankings. PHOTO BY JOHN KAVOURIS/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Men’s hockey welcomes 2016-17 season’s second half with cautious optimism

Jonathan Sigal January 5, 2017

The New Year often brings about new goals, a new perspective on the ebbs and flows of life. For the No. 5 Boston University men’s hockey team, 2017 ushers in two things: the 2016-17 season’s second...

Sophomore defenseman Charlie McAvoy helped the U.S. win a gold medal at the 2015 IIHF Under-18 World Championships. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Keller, McAvoy welcome World Juniors opportunity with Team USA

Jonathan Sigal December 14, 2016

A spot in the 2017 World Junior Championships is hardly a guarantee for Charlie McAvoy, but he's certainly excited for what could unfold over the impending break from classes at Boston University. “It...

BU is now 3-1-1 in its last five games. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU hockey swarms Yale Bulldogs to end 2016 on a high

Jonathan Sigal December 13, 2016

Five of the last seven meetings between the No. 6 Boston University men’s hockey team and Yale University had gone into overtime. On Tuesday night at Agganis Arena, however, the victor was hardly...

Freshman forward Kieffer Bellows has scored the third-most goals for BU this season. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

No. 5 men’s hockey heads to Vermont in search of first Hockey East sweep

Jonathan Sigal December 9, 2016

While the Boston University men’s hockey team places fifth in the national rankings, its impending weekend series at the No. 12 University of Vermont has the potential to swing the 2016-17 season...

Patrick Curry has made his presence felt among this year's star-studded freshman class. PHOTO BY JOHN KAVOURIS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Patrick Curry emerges as hidden gem of BU hockey’s freshman class

Jonathan Sigal December 8, 2016

Patrick Curry tends to leave an impression on people. On the ice, off the ice, in the locker room and beyond. When you touch base with those who’ve grown to know the 20-year-old from the Northwest...

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