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Off the Post: Florida Panthers dominate Bruins in major NHL upset

Belle Fraser May 1, 2023
The Florida Panthers sent home the record-breaking Boston Bruins in the first round of the 2023 NHL Playoffs.
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Off the Post: Eastern Conference playoff preview

Belle Fraser April 19, 2023
The NHL playoffs are underway. Columnist Belle Fraser breaks down the Eastern Conference first-round series.
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NHL off-season highlights

Belle Fraser September 7, 2022
Belle Fraser, in the most recent edition of Off the Post, lays out the major off season moments and key free agency signings.
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.
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Team USA Outlook: Matthew Tkachuk carries family legacy into World Juniors

Judy Cohen December 18, 2015

He’s not sure if it’s even allowed anymore, but from the time he was about five years old until he was around 10, Matthew Tkachuk got to practice with the St. Louis Blues. He and his brother, Brady,...

Matthews is projected by many to be the No. 1 pick in the 2016 NHL Draft. PHOTO BY JONATHAN SIGAL

Team USA Outlook: Auston Matthews readies for leading role at World Juniors

Judy Cohen December 16, 2015

When Auston Matthews was three years old, he attended his first Phoenix Coyotes game. His uncle had season tickets at America West Arena, as it was formerly known, the old home of the Yotes, and so young...

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