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BU's three seniors will play their final regular-season game at Agganis Arena on Saturday night vs. Notre Dame. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU hockey’s Kelley, Roberto and Somerby reflect on careers ahead of Senior Night

Jonathan Sigal February 23, 2017

Back in the summer of 2013, a nine-member freshman class enrolled at Boston University, hoping to leave a lasting legacy on the men’s hockey team. Now, nearly 40 months after their first game,...

Freshman Kieffer Bellows will return to action this weekend after missing the last game. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

With Beanpot Tournament looming, BU hockey hosts UMass

Jonathan Sigal February 3, 2017

The Beanpot Tournament’s opening round is just four days away, but the No. 3 Boston University men’s hockey team has business to take care of first. On Friday night at Agganis Arena, the Terriers...

Freshman forward Gabriel Chabot's attitude and play on the ice are equally impressive.  PHOTO BY JOHN KAVOURIS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Gabriel Chabot valuing BU hockey experience after winding USPHL path

Jonathan Sigal January 19, 2017

In some ways, Gabriel Chabot sounds like a little kid on Christmas morning when asked about playing on the Boston University men’s hockey team. Back in his junior hockey days – with the USPHL’s...

Sophomore forward Jordan Greenway physically dominated BC in the 2016 Beanpot Tournament final. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU and BC reignite rivalry after players shine in World Junior Championships

Jonathan Sigal January 12, 2017

The rivalry is back. For the 271st and 272nd times, the No. 5 Boston University men’s hockey team and No. 8 Boston College will square off, this go around via a home-and-home series. The first...

Freshman forward Kieffer Bellows has scored the third-most goals for BU this season. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

No. 5 men’s hockey heads to Vermont in search of first Hockey East sweep

Jonathan Sigal December 9, 2016

While the Boston University men’s hockey team places fifth in the national rankings, its impending weekend series at the No. 12 University of Vermont has the potential to swing the 2016-17 season...

PHOTO BY JONATHAN SIGAL/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU men’s hockey tests depth, defensive might in narrow win over Providence

Jonathan Sigal December 2, 2016

PROVIDENCE – Depth is a precious commodity in college hockey, especially across a grueling 30-plus game campaign. It’s a blunt fact the No. 6 Boston University men’s hockey team has become closely...

Senior forward Nick Roberto is back and has emerged as a leader for the Terriers. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Nick Roberto, BU hockey’s forgotten leader, turns page on dark junior campaign

Jonathan Sigal November 3, 2016

Nick Roberto doesn’t quite open up when asked about his junior season. It’s a sensitive topic, so he instead credits support from his teammates, his coaches and his family. He says he brushed the...

Sophomore forward Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson finished with a +2 rating. PHOTO BY JONATHAN SIGAL/DAILY FREE PRESS

BU men’s hockey storms past Colgate, opens NCAA season with Harper starring

Jonathan Sigal October 8, 2016

HAMILTON, New York – Get contributions from all 18 skaters? Definitely. Win the first game of the 2016-17 season? A resounding yes. Post a shutout? Almost. The No. 4 Boston University men’s...

Senior Mike Moran scored his fourth goal of the season on Friday night against Notre Dame. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DFP FILE PHOTO

Depth, 4th line prove ‘huge’ in BU’s win over No. 10 Notre Dame

Andrew Battifarano February 27, 2016

SOUTH BEND, Indiana — Having not played in either game last weekend, junior forward Robbie Baillargeon was reinserted into the lineup for the No. 9 Boston University men’s hockey team on Friday...

PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DFP FILE PHOTO

Mike Moran continues to contribute for No. 7 Terriers

Judy Cohen February 13, 2016

At the beginning of the evening, senior forward Mike Moran was on the line chart as the third-line left wing. He had spent nearly every minute of the previous 28 games as the No. 7 Boston University...

S. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DFP FILE PHOTO

Phelps, 4th line come up with strong effort in BU’s win over UMass

Andrew Battifarano February 6, 2016

AMHERST — David Quinn has said more than once this season that his team needs scoring from his entire group of forwards to get the job done offensively. Not only do the top six skaters have to...

No. 12 men's hockey overcomes early penalty-kill struggles in loss to No. 15 Yale

No. 12 men’s hockey overcomes early penalty-kill struggles in loss to No. 15 Yale

Judy Cohen December 12, 2015

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut — With just under a minute to play in the second period on Friday at Ingalls Rink, the No. 12 Boston University men’s hockey team could have let No. 15 Yale University run...

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