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Boston University sophomore defenseman David Farrance and junior goaltender Jake Oettinger	both played for the United States Under-18 men’s hockey team during the 2016-17 and 2015-16 seasons, respectively. MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

US National U18 team finding success against college opponents

Liam O’Brien October 25, 2018
Watching a group of American high schoolers fly around the ice and make life tough for a Terriers unit, with what BU head coach Albie O’Connell described as a full team’s worth of NHL talent, displayed that the collegiate ranks are in good hands moving forward.
Current Terriers Jake Oettinger, Dante Fabbro and Shane Bowers. Each are included in the nine first-round draft picks Boston University has seen over the last four years. MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

With nine draft picks in four years, BU hockey a pipeline to the NHL

Liam O’Brien October 11, 2018
As the NHL regular season began play Oct. 3, 15 former Terriers were donning sweaters. Many of these players, including recent stars Jack Eichel and Clayton Keller, were drafted in the first round.
Rising sophomore Brady Tkachuk continued the tradition by getting drafted fourth overall in the NHL Draft. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Men’s hockey begins second half of season against Maine after busy break

Liam O’Brien January 5, 2018

After nearly four weeks without a contest at Agganis Arena, the Boston University men’s hockey team returns to action this weekend. The Terriers (8-10-1, 6-6-1 Hockey East) will kick off 2018...

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...

PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Kieffer Bellows leaves behind early-season struggles in leading BU hockey post Notre Dame

Jonathan Sigal February 25, 2017

When the stakes are highest, Kieffer Bellows tends to rise to the occasion. Within the last six weeks, the 18-year-old winger scored twice in the gold-medal game of the World Junior Championships...

PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU hockey defeats Notre Dame, earns share of Hockey East regular-season title

Shelby Reardon February 25, 2017

Saturday night’s matchup between the N0. 6 Boston University hockey team and the No. 13 University of Notre Dame was a big one. Not only was it Senior Night, but the Hockey East regular-season title was...

Freshman forward Patrick Harper now has 11 goals on the year. PHOTO COURTESY OF MATT DRESENS

BU hockey uses team effort to storm past UNH as Hockey East playoffs near

Jonathan Sigal February 18, 2017

After going 0-2-1 in its last three games – its longest winless streak of the 2016-17 season – the No. 4 Boston University men’s hockey team needed to dig deep to climb out of the gutter. Moreover, Saturday’s...

PHOTO COURTESY OF MATT DRESENS

BU hockey nets four goals in the third period for a 8-4 win over UNH

Shelby Reardon February 18, 2017

The No. 4 Boston University men's hockey team took home two important points against the University of New Hampshire in a 8-4 win Saturday night. The Terriers (20-9-3, 12-5-3 Hockey East) took home...

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...

Freshman forward Clayton Keller kneels in disappointment while Harvard celebrates its 6-3 win in the Beanpot Championship. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Mistakes pile up for BU hockey in Beanpot final loss to Harvard

Jonathan Sigal February 14, 2017

The self-inflicted wounds were simply too much to overcome. The penalties too grave, the times goaltender Merrick Madsen was solved too few and hopes of a comeback too fleeting. On Monday night,...

PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU hockey shuffles lines against Maine, sees mixed results

Shelby Reardon January 21, 2017

For the past six games the No. 3 Boston University men’s hockey team seemed like it could do no wrong. While the Terriers (15-5-2, 8-2-2 Hockey East) came out with a 4-1 win against the University...

Sophomore forward Jordan Greenway physically dominated BC in the 2016 Beanpot Tournament final. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU and BC reignite rivalry after players shine in World Junior Championships

Jonathan Sigal January 12, 2017

The rivalry is back. For the 271st and 272nd times, the No. 5 Boston University men’s hockey team and No. 8 Boston College will square off, this go around via a home-and-home series. The first...

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