Tuesday, August 17, 2010

BU officially announces 2010 recruiting class

By Sam Dykstra/DFP Staff

The Boston University men's hockey team has officially announced its freshman class for the 2010-11 season, and believe it or not, there was at least one surprise.

As expected, forward and first-round NHL draft pick Charlie Coyle headlines the eight-man group. US National Under-18 team members Adam Clandening and Matt Nieto also come as no surprise along with forward Sahir Gill and defensemen Patrick MacGregor and Garrett Noonan.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Exhibition game against Swedish U-20 Team canceled

By Scott McLaughlin/DFP Staff

The Terriers' exhibition game against the Swedish Under-20 Team on Wednesday, Nov. 3, has been canceled because of a scheduling conflict, the BU athletic department said in a statement today.

Friday, August 6, 2010

W. hockey officially announces 2010 recruiting class

By Annie Maroon/DFP Staff

Though Olympic hero Marie-Philip Poulin will be the biggest name taking the ice for the Boston University women’s hockey team this year, the Terriers’ nine other recruits bring a variety of talents and achievements to the team as well.

Most of the newcomers are freshmen, but the Terriers will also welcome junior forward Jenn Wakefield, a transfer student from rival University of New Hampshire. Wakefield led Hockey East in goals during the 2008-09 season with 32 and was a finalist that year for the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award, given yearly to the best player in women’s college hockey.

Monday, August 2, 2010

From the FreeP: Parker recovering after July heart surgery

By Sam Dykstra/DFP Staff

Boston University men's hockey coach Jack Parker is in recovery mode after undergoing heart bypass surgery July 23.

The 65-year-old Parker, who will be entering his 38th season behind the bench when the Terriers hit the ice in October, is doing well and is expected to make a full recovery, according to a statement released by the BU Athletic Department.

Read more at www.dailyfreepress.com.