Men’s hockey refocuses on defense before visit to Merrimack Warriors

After one of the worst losses in recent Boston University men’s hockey history Wednesday, the No. 8 Terriers got back to the basics Thursday at practice by refocusing on their defensive effort. The practice, which BU coach Jack Parker called “fabulous,” came after a players-only meeting called by the seniors. “[The meeting was to] just [...]

Megan likely out as men’s hockey plays RPI for first time in two years

When the No. 9 Boston University men’s hockey team hosts Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at Agganis Arena Friday night, it may have more on its mind than just another non-conference January matchup. Some Terriers — the upperclassmen — will be thinking about last time. The Engineers downed the visiting Terriers 4-1 on Dec. 11, 2010 in [...]

Denver rocks BU, 6-0, in U.S. Hall of Fame Game

DENVER — The No. 6 Boston University men’s hockey team might have a lot of fond memories from its five-day trip to Colorado, but its matchup Saturday night against No. 14/15 University of Denver won’t be one of them. The Terriers (10–6, 8–4 Hockey East) got blown out by the host Pioneers (10–6–3), 6–0, in [...]

Grzelcyk final player cut from U.S. World Junior squad

Boston University men’s hockey freshman defenseman Matt Grzelcyk was in Ufa, Russia Thursday with the U.S. National Junior Team hoping for his shot to play for a gold medal at the 2013 World Junior Hockey Championships. However, after Team USA’s 8–0 win over Team Germany Thursday, the squad decided to name Windsor Spitfires blueliner Patrick [...]

Notebook: Despite injuries, Poulin fastest to centennial mark

As the No. 6/7 Boston University women’s hockey team skated to a tie with the University of Minnesota-Duluth on Saturday, junior co-captain Marie-Philip Poulin had two assists in what would become a historic night for both her and the Terriers (11–3–3, 6–2–1 Hockey East). As senior defenseman Kathryn Miller tallied her first goal of the [...]