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Off the Post: AJ Greer back in Boston with new confidence in his game

Belle Fraser October 27, 2022
In 2015, AJ Greer lifted the Beanpot for Boston University, and seven years later, he is back, now donning a Bruins jersey. Belle Fraser has the story on Greer's homecoming in this week's edition of Off the Post.
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Why this Bruins season start is noteworthy

Chad Jones February 18, 2021
Chad Jones explains why the Boston Bruins' start to the 2020-21 season is significant.
Off the Post: Matt Grzelcyk’s role is about to dramatically increase

Off the Post: Matt Grzelcyk’s role is about to dramatically increase

Chad Jones October 29, 2020
Torey Krug left the Boston Bruins for the St. Louis Blues, which means Matt Grzelcyk will take on a larger role in Boston.
Off the Post: The bigger the lead, the bigger the problem for the Bruins

Off the Post: The bigger the lead, the bigger the problem for the Bruins

Chad Jones January 22, 2020

An old hockey theory is that a two-goal lead is the most dangerous kind for a team to have, in lieu of a greater advantage. Players are often caught between being aggressive on both offense and defense....

O'Connell continues the tradition of having BU alum as head coach. PHOTO BY DEREK GEE/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Albie O’Connell named head coach of men’s hockey

Matthew Martin June 6, 2018
BU did not need to look far for the 12th head coach in Terrier history, Albie O'Connell.
At the end of the 2016-17 season, Charlie McAvoy made the jump from BU to the Bruins. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Welcome to the hub: Boston sports

Lily Betts June 5, 2018
It has never been better to be a Boston sports fan, and getting in on the action is as easy as train ride for BU students.
Burn the Boats: Why BU must win the Beanpot

Burn the Boats: Why BU must win the Beanpot

Matt Dresens February 7, 2018

With all due respect to Northeastern University in next Monday’s Beanpot championship game, the Boston University men’s hockey team must win the game. But why might you ask? Well, for the simple...

Named a captain for his senior season, defenseman Doyle Somerby seeks to lead the Terriers to glory in 2016-17. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Somerby looks to guide young team to a title in final season

Nick Frazier October 6, 2016

Doyle Somerby didn’t have to wait very long for his first true test as a captain. In the Boston University men’s hockey team’s 10-2 exhibition win against the University of Prince Edward Island...

Despite being only a freshman, Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson will serve as an assistant captain during the 2016-17 campaign. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Men’s hockey reflects on 2015-16 season, David Quinn offers positive spin

Sarah Kirkpatrick April 19, 2016

Following a 7-2 loss to the University of Denver in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 26, Boston University men’s hockey head coach David Quinn told reporters in St. Paul, Minnesota:...

Seniors Mike Moran and Matt Lane hug before stepping off the ice after BU's loss to Denver. PHOTO BY JUDY COHEN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Men’s hockey seniors leave behind legacy, team culture

Judy Cohen March 27, 2016

ST. PAUL, Minnesota – Four years ago, nine freshmen pulled scarlet and white jerseys over their heads for the first time as members of the Boston University men's hockey team. They came from all...

Senior Mike Moran scored in his final game with BU, a 7-2 loss against Denver in the NCAA Tournament. PHOTO BY JUDY COHEN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Mike Moran scores in final game at BU, reflects on career with Terriers

Andrew Battifarano March 26, 2016

ST. PAUL, Minnesota — The last seconds of the game meant virtually nothing in the final decision for the Boston University men’s hockey team, but senior forward Mike Moran skated hard to the net...

Denver blows out, eliminates BU men’s hockey from NCAA Tournament

Sarah Kirkpatrick March 26, 2016

ST. PAUL, Minnesota — The 2015-16 season began as a year of promise for the Boston University men’s hockey team — a year of redemption, vengeance for a heartbreaking loss in the 2014-15 national...

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