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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.
Terrier Hockey Talk: Nov. 2, 2021

Terrier Hockey Talk: Nov. 2, 2021

Caroline Fernandez November 2, 2021

In this week’s episode of THT, the BHB discusses the men’s teams back to back losses to UMass Lowell, as well as its effects on the Terrier fanbase. On the women’s side, they talked about the...

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Off the post: It has been quite the rush

Chad Jones April 28, 2021
In his final installment of Off the Post, Chad Jones reflects on his time writing the NHL Column.
Senior defenseman David Farrance in a game against the University of Massachusetts Lowell Jan. 25, 2020. Farrance scored the winning goal in overtime Sunday against the University of Massachusetts Amherst, securing the series for the Terriers. EMILY HUNTER/ DFP FILE

BU men’s hockey sweeps Minutemen in a home and home

Chad Jones January 20, 2021
The Boston University men's hockey team faced No. 6 University of Massachusetts Amherst in a rare Sunday-Monday series. The Terriers came away with a series sweep, including an overtime thriller win.
Terrier Hockey Talk: January 13, 2021 (Season Premiere!)

Terrier Hockey Talk: January 13, 2021 (Season Premiere!)

Caroline Fernandez January 13, 2021

Welcome back BU hockey fans! In the first episode of the 2020-21 Terrier Hockey Talk podcast, hosts Chad Jones, Caroline Fernandez, Belle Fraser, and Joe Pohoryles react to an opening series against...

Senior forward Logan Cockerill in a game against Northern Michigan University Oct. 19, 2019. Cockerill scored two goals in the team’s opening series against Providence College last weekend. COURTESY OF MATT WOOLVERTON

Men’s hockey earns split in season’s first series

Chad Jones January 11, 2021
The Boston University men's hockey team split their season-opening series with No. 16 Providence College.
Off the Post: How Boston University should honor Travis Roy

Off the Post: How Boston University should honor Travis Roy

Chad Jones November 5, 2020
Former Boston University hockey player Travis Roy died recently, and there are multiple ways in which the University can honor his memory.
Dean of Students Kenneth Elmore addresses students during the senior breakfast Monday morning. PHOTO BY KANKANIT WIRIYASAJJA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Nina Tassler announced as 2016 commencement speaker

Maddie Domenichella May 2, 2016

Nina Tassler, former president of CBS Entertainment and a 1979 alumna of Boston University’s College of Fine Arts, will be the commencement speaker to address the Class of 2016 on May 15 at Nickerson...

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh has designated Oct. 20 as “Travis Roy Day” to honor the former Boston University hockey player that only made it 11 seconds into his career before he was critically injured. PHOTO COURTESY DAN BUSLER PHOTOGRAPHY

City creates Travis Roy Day, BU announces professorship in honor of hockey player

Ethan Cappello October 23, 2015

Travis Roy, a Boston University alumnus and former member of the BU men’s ice hockey team, was paralyzed from the neck down after a tragic accident 11 seconds into his first time on ice as a Terrier...

Boston University students and alumni work together during the team design challenge, part of BU’s College of Engineering 50th anniversary celebration. PHOTO BY KYRA LOUIE/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

COM, ENG celebrate anniversaries during alumni weekend

Mina Corpuz September 22, 2014

Boston University commemorated the anniversaries of the College of Communication and College of Engineering Friday through Sunday, bringing students, alumni and professors together to discuss the legacies...

The Blue Line: Retiring numbers

Daily Free Press Admin March 18, 2014

During the first intermission of the final Boston University hockey home game against Northeastern, legendary coach Jack Parker’s number 6 jersey was retired. When he was given the microphone, he mentioned...

Legends show their stuff in benefit game

Daily Free Press Admin November 28, 1995

By Scott Lauber The outcome of last night's hockey game at Walter Brown Arena hardly mattered. In fact, few people on the ice or in the stands took note of the 11-5 final score. The benefit hockey...

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