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Redshirt junior forward Sammy Davis in a game against Boston College Saturday. Davis returned to play this winter after missing the 2017–18 season due to an injury. MAISIE MANSFIELD-GREENWALD/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

After missing last season, Sammy Davis serves as leader for women’s hockey

Nick Telesmanic December 6, 2018
Before the beginning of the 2018–19 season for Boston University women’s hockey, redshirt junior forward Sammy Davis was selected by her teammates to be one of the team’s three captains, along with senior defender Reagan Rust and junior forward Natasza Tarnowski.
Victoria Hanson's 33 saves kept BU close in a game where it struggled to find an offensive rhythm. PHOTO BY ALEXANDRA WIMLEY / DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s hockey falls to Northeastern in playoff semifinals

Nicole Havens March 6, 2017

The Boston University women’s hockey team lost for the first time in five consecutive meetings with Northeastern University in the Hockey East playoffs, as it was unable to advance to the championship...

Rebecca Leslie scored the goal that won the series for BU. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s hockey overtakes UNH, moves on to semifinals

Kaitlyn Olivier February 27, 2017

The Boston University women’s hockey team found itself down 1-0 in the best-of-three series to the University of New Hampshire, but bounced back and came out victorious to advance to the Hockey East...

Maddie Elia has a 7 game point streak going into the Hockey East Playoffs. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s hockey looks for wins against New Hampshire in playoff quarterfinals

Nicole Havens February 24, 2017

After winning over Northeastern University and the University of Maine, the Boston University women’s hockey team will host the University of New Hampshire this weekend in the quarterfinals of the...

Rebecca Leslie was instrumental in BU's dominant offense performance in its weekend sweep.  PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Offense plays key role during women’s hockey weekend sweep

Nicole Havens February 12, 2017

With only three league games remaining and the University of Vermont staying a strong competitor in the Hockey East, the Boston University women’s hockey team needed points, and that’s exactly...

Junior Victoria Bach is just the second Terrier ever to score 20 goals in three straight seasons.
 PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s hockey sweeps New Hampshire in weekend series

Kaitlyn Olivier February 12, 2017

The Boston University women’s hockey team scored a win on the road against the University of New Hampshire in the first leg of a home-and-home series Friday night at the Whittemore Center, followed...

Victoria Bach is the points leader for the Terriers and her play down the stretch will be crucial in shaping BU's playoff chances. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

With playoff spot on line, women’s hockey heads to New Hampshire

Jacob Gurvis February 11, 2017

Following a disappointing finish in the 2017 Beanpot Tournament, the Boston University women’s hockey team looks to rebound in a home-and-home series against the University of New Hampshire this...

Maddie Elia recorded her 100th career point at BU in a Beanpot draw against Harvard. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s hockey ties in Beanpot consolation, Elia collects 100th point

Nicole Havens February 8, 2017

The Boston University women’s hockey team faced Harvard University for the second time this season at Matthews Arena in the 39th Annual Women’s Beanpot consolation game. During their clash with...

PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s hockey falls to BC in 39th Annual Women’s Beanpot

Kaitlyn Olivier February 1, 2017

The Boston University women’s hockey team lost a hard-fought battle to No. 6 Boston College at Northeastern University’s Matthews Arena Tuesday evening. It was the first semifinal match of the...

PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU women’s hockey falls to Merrimack

Nicole Havens January 29, 2017

It has been a tough week for Boston University hockey against Merrimack College. While the men’s team was swept in their series, the women’s team followed suit, losing 4-1 on Saturday in North...

Senior forward Samantha Sutherland is one of the Terriers Coach Brian Durocher hopes will step up this weekend. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s hockey looks to rebound against Providence this weekend

Jacob Gurvis January 20, 2017

After a tough start to the calendar year, the Boston University women’s hockey team hopes to bounce back against Providence College this weekend. The Terriers (12-8-4, 7-7-3 Hockey East) are coming...

Senior forward Maddie Elia has a pair of assists in Saturday's win over Minnesota. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Mixed results on the power play for women’s hockey vs. No. 2 Minnesota

Nicole Havens December 11, 2016

Despite upsetting No. 2 University of Minnesota on Saturday, the Boston University women’s hockey once again found mixed results on the power play this weekend from both sides of the ice. On the...

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