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Sophomore forward Sammy Davis leads the team in points thus far with eight. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Women’s hockey aims to bounce back in weekend series at Penn State

Ranya Mufti October 13, 2016

The Boston University women’s hockey team will be going on the road again this weekend, this time to University Park, Pennsylvania to take on Pennsylvania State University in a double-header set...

Connor LaCouvee finsihed the 2015-16 season with a 2.92 goals against average and .897 save percentage. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/DFP FILE PHOTO

Top quotes of 2015-16 from Boston University athletics programs

Jonathan Sigal April 28, 2016

Sports fans are well versed in the lexicon of their favorite athletes and coaches, as their one-liners can be equally inspiring as they are perplexing. Whether it’s Kevin Garnett screaming, “Anything...

PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Brian Durocher reflects on women’s hockey season, looks ahead

Jonathan Sigal March 16, 2016

When the Boston University women’s hockey team arrived on campus for the 2015-16 school year, it had the chance to win five straight Hockey East championships and qualify for a seventh consecutive...

This year's senior class has helped BU assert its dominance over Hockey East, especially come playoff time. PHOTO BY FALON MORAN/DFP FILE PHOTO

Women’s hockey, with Hockey East and NCAA Championships nearing, enters second gear

Jonathan Sigal February 25, 2016

The regular season has come and gone, and that tends to mean one thing for the Boston University women’s hockey team. Playoff hockey is on the horizon, and this year’s senior class is no stranger...

Senior captain Kayla Tutino scored in Saturday's matchup with Northeastern. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s hockey splits Northeastern weekend, learns Hockey East fate

Ranya Mufti February 22, 2016

With Hockey East’s second-place seed on the line, the Boston University women’s hockey team had all to play for in a home-and-away series with No. 6 Northeastern University this past weekend. Four...

Junior Maddie Elia has stepped up her offensive and defensive game as of late. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Maddie Elia’s seven-point week rewarded by Hockey East

Nick Neville February 17, 2016

The Boston University women’s hockey team has not had a problem scoring goals this season, thanks in large part to the efforts of junior forward Maddie Elia. Over the weekend, the Terriers (19-11-2,...

Freshman Sammy Davis put in yet another strong weekend. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s hockey sweeps UNH in Hockey East clashes

Nick Neville February 15, 2016

The Boston University women’s hockey team responded well to two tough Beanpot Tournament losses last week, sweeping the University of New Hampshire in a home-and-away series this past weekend. The...

Sophomore Rebecca Leslie recorded three points against UNH on Saturday. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Rebecca Leslie continues breakout season for women’s hockey

Justin Pallenik February 15, 2016

With the Boston University women’s hockey team caught in a bind Saturday against the University of New Hampshire, sophomore winger Rebecca Leslie came to the rescue once again. Stuck on the penalty...

Junior Maddie Elia scored two goals and added an assist. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Maddie Elia steps up in women’s hockey Beanpot loss

Nick Neville February 10, 2016

Before the Beanpot Tournament’s consolation game, BU head coach Brian Durocher stressed the necessity of a fast start in order to defeat a very capable Harvard University squad. The Terriers (17-11-2,...

BU once again missed out on the Beanpot's championship game. PHOTO BY KELSEY CRONIN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s hockey falls short in Beanpot Tournament against Northeastern

Ranya Mufti February 3, 2016

Despite a strong effort as the last few minutes ticked away Tuesday night at Walter Brown Arena, the Boston University women’s hockey team’s Beanpot Tournament aspirations fell just short. The...

Junior Samantha Sutherland has 16 points on the year from six goals and 10 assists. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/DFP FILE PHOTO

Final Merrimack contest awaits women’s hockey ahead of Beanpot

Ranya Mufti January 29, 2016

Before the Beanpot Tournament commences Tuesday, the Boston University women’s hockey team will welcome Merrimack College to campus Saturday afternoon. BU (16-9-2, 13-4-2 Hockey East) is currently...

Junior Maddie Elia finished with three points this past weekend. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DFP FILE PHOTO

Women’s hockey earns weekend, season sweep of Providence

Justin Pallenik January 25, 2016

The Boston University women’s hockey team came up with a much-needed home-and-home sweep of Providence College this weekend, taking the contests 5-1 and 4-2, respectively. Fresh off a 6-1 rout...

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