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Freshman defender Aiden Celebrini (22) and junior Aidan Hreschuk (7) taunt each other in a rivalry game at Boston University on Saturday. GRACIE DAVENPORT/BOSTON HOCKEY BLOG

GALLERY: BC Eagles sweep BU Terriers in latest battle of Comm Ave

Daily Free Press Staff January 30, 2024
The Boston University Terriers and the Boston College Eagles met for the 292nd and 293rd times over the weekend in the annual battle of Commonwealth Ave. For the first time in the over-a-century-long rivalry, the teams competed as No. 1 and No. 2 in the country, respectively. The Terriers were toppled to No. 3 after an explosive weekend with packed fan sections at the Conte Forum and Agganis Arena. 
Boston University forward Caitlin Weimar (11) drives to the hoop during the 2023 Patriot League finals. The women’s basketball team ended the regular season with a 22-7 record. HUI-EN LIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Division I Terriers gear up for Fall 2023

Austin Chen June 7, 2023
Boston University boasts 24 varsity teams that compete in the NCAA’s Division I across the fall and spring semesters. Here’s what to know about some of the teams that will compete during the fall semester.
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GALLERY: Terriers win 8-2 in hockey season-opener against Bentley

Hui-En Lin October 3, 2022
Starting the hockey season strong, the Terriers defeated Bentley University 8-2 during the season opening game at Agganis Arena on Oct. 1.
Dog Pound

The Dog Pound: the fan experience at Boston University

Chloe Patel August 17, 2022

Upon arriving in Agganis Arena, scarlet and white is everywhere. Decked out in jerseys, sweatshirts, t-shirts or any other type of Boston University gear, students fill the stands, particularly in...

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Fans bring energy back to Boston University athletics

John Fallon September 22, 2021
Fans are back in the stands for BU sports for the first time since March 2020.
East to West: Mar. 22, 2021

East to West: Mar. 22, 2021

Justin Tang March 22, 2021

Happy Spring! Today on East to West, we cover Boston University’s decision to return to fully in-person classes for Fall 2021, a recent attempted robbery and arrest on campus, a protest against...

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No matter his role for BU men’s hockey, Connor LaCouvee trusts process

Sarah Kirkpatrick February 4, 2016

The blade in starting goaltender Sean Maguire’s skate had popped out, and in what seemed like a split second, Connor LaCouvee was ready to go. His mask was on, and he stretched, quickly warmed up...

BC’s Johnny Gaudreau stumps Terriers in 5-1 drubbing

Daily Free Press Admin November 11, 2013

When Boston College forward Johnny Gaudreau carried the puck through the slot and around the left side of the net, all of the eyes in the rink shifted to the right side where the diminutive forward was...

Men’s hockey to take on Maine in 2014 Frozen Fenway

Daily Free Press Admin April 26, 2013

The Boston University men’s hockey team will take part in its second Frozen Fenway game, this one against the University of Maine, as part of a two-week series of hockey and skating events at Fenway...

Goalie duo impresses in rookie campaign

Daily Free Press Admin April 18, 2013

For all but the luckiest hockey teams, goaltending is often a question. The Boston University men’s team found an unconventional answer this year, using freshmen Sean Maguire and Matt O’Connor as...

Matt Nieto moving on to new challenges

Daily Free Press Admin April 1, 2013

After foregoing his senior season to sign an entry-level contract with the San Jose Sharks, Boston University men’s hockey junior forward Matt Nieto said he is ready for a new challenge beyond what...

BU officially taps David Quinn as Jack Parker’s successor

Daily Free Press Admin March 26, 2013

David Quinn is coming home. The 46-year-old Boston University alumnus, who served as Jack Parker’s associate head coach for five years before leaving after the 2009 national championship, was officially...

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