Skip to Main Content
The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University

The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Off the Post: Chris Drury — the humble hero

Belle Fraser January 25, 2023
Former BU men's ice hockey standout and New York Ranger built a legendary career as an athlete. He now continues his legacy off the ice.
Freshman forward Trevor Zegras, shown in a Feb. 22 game against the University of Connecticut, just signed a contract with the Anaheim Ducks, making him one of seven Terriers leaving the program this season. JENNA VANSICKLE/ DFP FILE

Reflecting on 2019-20, O’Connell sees growth and potential to build on

Brady Gardner March 29, 2020
BU men's hockey coach Albie O'Connell reflected on the Terriers' 2019-20 season, which was cut short due to the spread of the coronavirus. Despite the playoffs not being played, O'Connell said the team has grown a lot this season and has room to improve its record next season.
Jake Oettinger says that being selected in the NHL draft is a dream come true. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Seven Terriers skate into NHL

Liam O’Brien June 26, 2017

The Terriers exited a busy weekend in Chicago at the National Hockey League Draft with a total of seven commits and current players alike hearing their names called by NHL organizations. Two of...

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 07: Boston University Terriers forward Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson (23) faces off during the second period of the game between the Boston University Terriers and the UMass Minutemen on January 8th, 2017, at Fenway Park in Boston, MA. (Photo by John Kavouris/Daily Free Press Staff)

BU’s Bruins prospects, Forsbacka Karlsson and McAvoy, shine at Fenway Park

Nick Frazier January 8, 2017

Not only was Sunday a good day for the No. 5 Boston University men’s hockey team, it may have been an even better day for Boston Bruins fans. Playing at Fenway Park in the heart of the city, Bruins...

The Blue Line: For hockey players, size doesn’t matter

The Blue Line: For hockey players, size doesn’t matter

Mike Benedykciuk October 12, 2016

Boston University freshman forward Patrick Harper has 10 goals through his first three collegiate level games (albeit two of them were preseason contests). At just 5-foot-9 and 160 pounds, this kid...

PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Terriers at last, Bellows, Fabbro and Keller look to cherish college hockey experience

Jonathan Sigal October 6, 2016

They’re the can’t-miss kids of Commonwealth Avenue, the young guns with one part talent, one part confidence and one part swagger. They’re some of hockey’s best and brightest, all born in the...

Sophomores Charlie McAvoy and Jordan Greenway bring leadership, skill and a winning attitude to this year's Terriers. PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Sophomores Greenway and McAvoy, with winning pedigree, look to lead BU to new heights

Nick Neville October 6, 2016

Above all else, Jordan Greenway and Charlie McAvoy are winners. The Boston University men’s hockey sophomores already have decorated careers on the ice, but they’re hungry for more. They arrived...

PHOTO BY JONATHAN SIGAL/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

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,...

The Blue Line: Boston, Titletown no longer?

The Blue Line: Boston, Titletown no longer?

Mike Benedykciuk October 7, 2015

Boston has produced some of the most iconic sports figures in history. Since 2001, all four of Boston’s major sports teams have won a national title: the Celtics in 2008; the Bruins in 2011; the Red...

Jack Eichel holds the trophy after his team won the 2015 Hockey East Championship. PHOTO BY MAYA DEVEREAUX/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Jack Eichel selected 2nd overall by Sabres in NHL draft

Sarah Kirkpatrick June 26, 2015

Boston University men’s hockey center Jack Eichel was selected second overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2015 National Hockey League Draft on Friday at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida. As...

The Blue Line: Reforming the NHL Draft Lottery

The Blue Line: Reforming the NHL Draft Lottery

Mike Benedykciuk April 22, 2015

The Edmonton Oilers were awarded the first overall pick in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft on Saturday, marking the fourth time in the past six years that Edmonton will select the first pick. In the 2014 offseason,...

Light The Lamp: The debate - Eichel or McDavid?

Light The Lamp: The debate – Eichel or McDavid?

Jake Reiser December 5, 2014

The story of the 2015 NHL Draft is not what team will end up with the top picks. That’s a given. The Edmonton Oilers, Buffalo Sabres, Columbus Blue Jackets, Philadelphia Flyers and Carolina Hurricanes...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
NHL Draft