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Connor LaCouvee's second period was electric, as he made 12 stops. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Connor LaCouvee guides BU men’s hockey past UConn in first start of season

Jonathan Sigal November 18, 2016

HARTFORD – Save for 4:12 of ice time back on Nov. 5 against Northeastern University, the 2016-17 season has often meant Connor LaCouvee was waiting in the wings. Freshman goaltender Jake Oettinger...

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...

PHOTO BY FALON MORAN/DFP FILE PHOTO

No. 11 men’s hockey squares off with No. 1 Providence in championship rematch

Sarah Kirkpatrick November 13, 2015

When the No. 11 Boston University men’s hockey team faces No. 1 Providence College for a home-and-home series on Friday and Saturday, the immediate instinct, arguably, is to view the weekend as the...

PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

2015-16: Year of Redemption for BU men’s hockey?

Sarah Kirkpatrick October 8, 2015

[rawr] .full-width h1 { font-family: "intro_regular", "Helvetica", sans-serif; width: 100%; }[/rawr] Unlike his first year at the helm at Boston University, just about everything went right for...

The No. 4 Boston University men's hockey team celebrates after defeating Northeastern University 4-3 Monday night to claim the program's 30th Beanpot title. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK / DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Men’s hockey lands No. 2 spot in Hockey East preseason poll, trails No. 1 BC

Andrew Battifarano September 22, 2015

If the Boston University men’s hockey team learned anything from last year, it’s that preseason polls matter little by season’s end. Last year, the Terriers were ranked in the middle of the pack...

Matt O'Connor stops a puck during the national championship game on April 11. PHOTO BY MAYA DEVEREAUX/DAILY FREE PRESS FILE PHOTO

BU hockey’s Matt O’Connor signs with Ottawa Senators

Sarah Kirkpatrick May 9, 2015

Boston University men’s hockey junior goaltender Matt O’Connor has signed a contract with the Ottawa Senators, Ottawa announced on Saturday afternoon. O'Connor signed an entry-level deal, worth...

Anthony Moccia skates over to Matt O'Connor after BU's championship game loss to Providence College. PHOTO BY MAYA DEVEREAUX/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Moccia embraces O’Connor after season-ending loss

Andrew Battifarano April 12, 2015

When the clock struck 0:00 on the TD Garden scoreboard, the Boston University men’s hockey team could only watch as Providence College celebrated its first national championship. The Terrier contingent...

Ahti Oksanen and Matt O'Connor. PHOTOS BY JUSTIN HAWK/DAILY FREE PRESS FILE PHOTOS

20 Questions with BU goaltender Matt O’Connor and forward Ahti Oksanen

Sarah Kirkpatrick April 9, 2015

[rawr] .full-width h1 { font-family: "intro_regular", "Helvetica", sans-serif; width: 100%; }[/rawr] There have been many factors in the No. 2 Boston University men’s hockey team’s success this...

BU players celebrate after beating Minnesota Duluth in the Northeast Regional final. PHOTO BY MAYA DEVEREAUX/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU men’s hockey advances to Frozen Four with close victory over Minnesota Duluth

Sarah Kirkpatrick March 28, 2015

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — The No. 2 Boston University men's hockey team is going back to TD Garden. And this time, it'll be for the biggest trophy of all. Thanks to the heroics of senior assistant...

The Boston University men's hockey team celebrates forward Danny O'Regan's game-winning goal against Yale University. PHOTO BY MAYA DEVEREAUX/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU defeats Yale in overtime, moves on in NCAA Tournament

Andrew Battifarano March 27, 2015

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — At this point in the season, it’s fair to say a few things about this No. 2 Boston University men’s hockey team — it doesn’t play well early in games, but it comes...

No. 2 Terriers' offense will be tested against stingy No. 17 Yale defense

No. 2 Terriers’ offense will be tested against stingy No. 17 Yale defense

Conor Ryan March 26, 2015

“Confident and excited” were the words that head coach David Quinn used to describe his No. 2 Boston University men’s hockey team Wednesday afternoon. It should come as no surprise, as the road...

Cason Hohmann celebrates his game-tying goal in the first period. PHOTO BY MAYA DEVEREAUX/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU men’s hockey advances to Hockey East championship game with win over UNH

Sarah Kirkpatrick March 20, 2015

The No. 3 Boston University men's hockey team overcame a sluggish start and outlasted the University of New Hampshire, 4-1, in a Hockey East Tournament semifinal matchup on Friday night at TD Garden. With...

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