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Former Terrier Mary Parker, shown in a 2016 game, currently plays for the Boston Pride. She earned 24 goals and 18 assists in 33 games with the Terriers. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DFP FILE

Women’s Hockey Alumni Reflect on Time at BU and in NWHL

Carolyn Mooney January 30, 2020

The option to play hockey professionally after college has historically been an opportunity for men who are lucky to be skilled enough for quite some time now. For women, however, the idea of playing...

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.

Women’s hockey falls to BC in 5-4 overtime loss at Beanpot championship

Laura Guerriero February 14, 2018

The Boston University women’s hockey team is still on the hunt for its first win of the annual Beanpot tournament as a varsity program after a 4-3 overtime loss Tuesday night to No. 4 Boston College....

Jake Oettinger says that being selected in the NHL draft is a dream come true. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DFP FILE PHOTO

State of the Terriers 2017-18

Greg Levinsky June 7, 2017

Boston University athletic teams shined during the 2016-17 school year. From Academic All-Patriot teams to All-American honors the Terriers once again succeeded from August through May in their fourth...

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...

Victoria Bach will lead the Terriers in their Hockey East playoff matchup against UNH. PHOTO BY FALON MORAN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s hockey secures two wins and home ice for playoffs

Nicole Havens February 20, 2017

The Boston University women’s hockey team extended its win streak to four games after victories over Northeastern University and the University of Maine in its last two games of the regular season. Despite...

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...

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