Sinking in the national rankings has not been enough to spur the No. 13 Boston University men’s hockey team out of its funk in the winter 2013 semester. Neither have the embarrassments of poor performances...

A week ago, the No. 3 Boston University women’s hockey team had a hope of winning its first Beanpot trophy since 1981 and its first as a varsity program. In a matter of 60 minutes, however, Northeastern...