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Dear Friends, The first half of the season is officially behind us, so I thought it would be a great time to reach out to provide some insight into the past few months. It certainly hasn’t gone the way we expected with an 8-10-1 record overall and 6-6-1 in Hockey East. This season has been a roller coaster ride to say the least as we are splitting games almost every weekend. That being said, the coaching staff is every bit as optimistic about the year as we were in September. Over the last three weeks we’ve made some changes and we feel like we have found some chemistry up front. One of the first moves we made was to shift Jordan Greenway to center, which has helped elevate his game. We also put Bobo Carpenter back at center, a change that has really strengthened us down the middle. Bobo has had a great first half as he leads our team in goals and been a great penalty killer. We rely on him in all situations and he is poised to have a great second half. Finally, we decided to move Chase Phelps to center and he has adapted well to the switch. Greenway has been playing with Brady Tkachuk and Drew Melanson, a line that has played very well. Shane Bowers has been centering Logan Cockerill and Patrick Harper over the last month, another line that has been very productive. We’ve paired Bobo with Hank Crone, Ty Amonte and Patrick Curry from time to time, which has proven to be effective. Nik Olsson has been playing wing with Phelps as we have rotated Gabe Chabot and Ryan Cloonan on the other wing, giving us an effective fourth line over the past few games. We have gone from the second-lowest scoring team in the league to the highest scoring team in the league over the last month, so we are very excited about what these lines will look like as the second half gets underway. With more time together, we will continue to grow offensively. On the back end, we feel that we have nine defenseman that can all help us and not many teams can say that. Chad Krys

is the leading scoring defenseman in Hockey East and Dante Fabbro not only might be the best all-around defenseman in the league, but you could make a case for him being our first-half MVP. The three senior defenseman have all played huge roles in our success over the last three years and will have to play their best hockey during the second half if we are going to have the season we all expect. Brandon Hickey has had a couple of injuries over the last month, so we’re hoping he can stay healthy to lead this young group. The three freshmen have done a very good job adapting to college hockey as Cam Crotty, Kasper Kotkansalo and David Farrance have all played big minutes and have done very well. Shane Switzer has been out with an injury and may miss the remainder of the season. We expect our defensemen to be a group that can play at a fast pace to get us out of our zone quickly and also help us be the transition team we know we are capable of being. We get into trouble when we slow the game down and that is something that we continue to work on. I thought our best game of the year in those areas was our 9-3 win over Lowell last weekend. We got out of our zone quickly and our transition game was as good as it has been all season. Our team speed and playing fast will be the key to our success moving forward. Our best games have been when we don’t allow the other teams to slow us down and let them get into their defensive structure in the neutral zone. It was a big reason why we won the Lowell game in the fashion that we did. In goal, Jake Oettinger has had a solid first half and is now with the U.S. World Junior team. Max Prawdzik appeared in two games the first half of the season and played well. There is no question that our goaltending will be strong moving forward. Both Jake and Max work as hard as anyone on our team and give us a chance every night. We all know you can’t win without goaltending and we feel we can win with either guy in the net. It has been a frustrating first half to say the least, but the good news is it’s a hockey season, not a hockey half. This team’s story will be written based on what happens from October to April, rather than October to December. The guys can’t wait for the second half to start and neither can I. Thanks so much for your continued support of the program, it truly means a great deal. Happy holidays to everyone, hope to see you at Agganis Arena next on Friday, January 5th.

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Terriers, Happy Holidays from Boston University! Thanks for your support of our Men’s Ice Hockey program – it means so much to us that you are part of our team. Simply, our program wouldn’t be what it is without the great support we receive from our Friends of Hockey and season-ticket holders. Now that the first semester of play has concluded, we are looking forward to the rest of this season – and want to take a moment to look beyond. With that in mind, we want to extend a special invitation for you to join us next year when our team travels to Northern Ireland to play two games Thanksgiving weekend in the 2018 Belfast Friendship Four. At the same time we have been working on the team’s itinerary, we have also partnered with a travel agency with BU connections to create a few customized special fan packages for this trip. Each package includes ground transportation, hotel accommodations, sightseeing opportunities, a Thanksgiving dinner gala, a pregame reception and tickets to the games against UConn and either Union or Yale. This will be the fourth consecutive year that Hockey East has sent two schools to participate in the Friendship Four, and all of them have raved about the experience and accommodations in Belfast. You can find the details, itineraries and booking form at GoTerriers.com/FriendshipFour. There are 6-night and 3-night package options, or you can customize your own trip length. The agency also is finalizing direct flight options from Boston, Hartford, New York City (JFK), Newark, Washington, D.C. (Dulles), and Toronto, and can assist with itineraries from other destinations. As you are considering holiday gifts, we wanted to tell you about this as soon as possible so you and your family or friends can plan ahead to join us for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If you have any questions, please contact Cara Group Travel at 617-639-0273. Happy Holidays, and Go BU!

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TeRRIeRs In THe PROsSixteen former Terrier standouts have played in at least one NHL game this season:

Nick Bonino – Nashville PredatorsAlex Chiasson – Washington CapitalsAdam Clendening – Arizona CoyotesCharlie Coyle – Minnesota WildJack Eichel – Buffalo SabresA.J. Greer – Colorado AvalancheEric Gryba – Edmonton OilersMatt Grzelcyk – Boston BruinsClayton Keller – Arizona CoyotesCharlie McAvoy – Boston BruinsWade Megan – St. Louis BluesMatt Nieto – Colorado AvalancheDanny O’Regan – San Jose SharksEvan Rodrigues – Buffalo SabresKevin Shattenkirk – New York RangersColin Wilson – Colorado Avalanche

Twelve others were in NHL training camps:

Robbie Baillargeon – Washington / South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL)Kieffer Bellows – NY Islanders / Portland Winterhawks (WHL)Chris Bourque – Washington / Hershey Bears (AHL)Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson – Boston / Providence Bruins (AHL)Matt Lane – NY Islanders / Worcester Railers (ECHL)Sean Maguire – Pittsburgh / Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL)John McCarthy – San Jose / San Jose Barracuda (AHL)Matt O’Connor – Nashville / Milwaukee Admirals (AHL)J.J. Piccinich – Toronto / Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL)Doyle Somerby – Columbus / Cleveland Monsters (AHL)Brian Strait – New Jersey / Binghamton Devils (AHL)David Warsofsky – Colorado / San Antonio Rampage (AHL)

Sixteen others are playing professionally, including 11 overseas:

Brendan Collier – Jacksonville Icemen (ECHL)Sahir Gill – Rochester Americans (AHL)Tommy Kelley – Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL)Sam Kurker – Manchester Monarchs (ECHL)Peter MacArthur – Allen Americans (ECHL)Nick Roberto – South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL)

Matt Gilroy – Jokerit (KHL) Cason Hohmann – HC Banska Bystrica (Slovakia)John Laliberte – Ingolstadt ERC (DEL)Garrett Noonan – Zagreb Medvescak (Austria)Ahti Oksanen – SaiPa Lappeenranta (SM-Liiga)Alexx Privitera – Zagreb Medvescak (Austria)Frantisk Skladany - Olomouc HC (Czech)Dan Spang - Nottingham Panthers (EIHL)Sean Sullivan – Ingolstadt ERC (DEL)Corey Trivino – Torpedo Ust-Kamenogorsk (VHL)Brandon Yip – Kunlun Red Star (KHL)

STARTING STRONG

Two standouts from our 2016-17 team - Clayton Keller (Arizona Coyotes) and Charlie McAvoy (Boston Bruins) - are off to strong starts as rookies in the NHL and have been identified as candidates for the Calder Trophy, given to the top rookie in the league.

Keller was named the NHL Rookie of the Month for October, becoming the first Terrier since Tony Amonte in 1991-92 to receive the monthly award, and currently leads the Coyotes in points and goals.

The Bruins have thrown McAvoy right into the mix and, by a large margin, he currently leads all rookies in average ice time with over 23 minutes per game. He also is third amongst rookie defensemen in points.

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2017-18 fUnDRAIsIng gOALsTHANK YOU TO OUR 2017-18 DONORS

In appreciation of their leadership amongst the Friends of BU Hockey during the 2017-18 season, we’d like to recognize members of the Men’s Hockey Coach’s Cabinet. This exclusive group, comprised of donors who contribute $3,000 or more annually to BU Hockey, has access to special events, communications, and interactions with players and coaches throughout the season. Special incentives are included for those who make a gift of $7,500 or more as part of the VIP Experience. It’s not too late to join the Coach’s Cabinet! Learn more about how you can make an impact by contacting Kyle Shawgo at 617-358-3736 or kshawgo@bu.edu.

All gifts to Friends of BU Men’s Hockey are 100% tax-deductible and can be made in the following ways: Gifts of Securities/Appreciated Stock – Donating appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, is an easy and tax-effective way to make a gift. Cash – One-time gift or monthly installments at GoTerriers.com/Donate, selecting ‘Friends of BU Hockey’ from the drop-down menu. Corporate Matching Gifts – Double or triple the impact of your gift by utilizing your company’s matching gift program.

Contributions to the Friends of BU Hockey have a direct impact on Terrier student-athletes, coaches and staff, assisting in the following areas:· Summer-Term Financial Aid· Student-Athlete Nutrition & NHL-Level Strength Training· Career Networking & Mentoring Events · Team Travel & Accommodations Contact Kyle Shawgo at 617-358-3736 or kshawgo@bu.edu to make your gift before year end to help BU Hockey win championships.

Join us at our next Friends of BU Hockey pre-game event on Saturday, Feb. 24, at 5 p.m. in the Friends of Hockey Lounge!

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BOSTON UNIVERSITY 2017–18 Men’s Ice Hockey coacH’s cabInet MeMbers$3,000+ contribution to Friends of BU Hockey

Scott Barchard

John Bethel Questrom’79

John Brooks MET’73

Tim & Carrie Burr MET’97

Steve Davidson CAS’82, GRS’82, GRS’83

Larry & Debi DePaulis ENG’99

Mark Enriquez CAS’81

Mike Eruzione SED’77, Par CGS’06, SHA‘08, SSW’09

Jim & Jen Ferris Par CAS’20, CAS’22

Bob Golden Questrom’64, Par SED’96

Paul Graceffa Questrom’94

John Grady CAS’72, Par COM’90

Anthony Grasso

Duncan Gratton CAS’80, Par COM’14

Han & Tiffany Han CAS’96, CAS’97, CAS’01

Joseph Helyar CGS’63, CAS’66

Chris Henes CGS’70, CAS’73

Steve & Janice Joy Par CGS’21

Bill Kamer LAW’78

Larry Karp Questrom’87

Peter LaChapelle MET’01

Peter & Teri Landry Par CAS’20

Kevin Lilly Questrom’90,‘97,COM’97,Par MET’19

Chris Matchett CAS’86

Will McColl Questrom’12

Will & Pamela McColl CAS’82, CAS’89, Par Questrom’12

Shawn McEachern MET’92, Par COM’18

Pat Morganti CAS’84

Paul Nickerson CAS’73

Mike O’Connell Jr.

Mike O’Connell Sr. SED’66, Par CAS’95

Jack Parker Questrom’68, Par Questrom’89, SED’94

C. A. Lance Piccolo SED’62

Wayne Positan CAS’70, Par COM’02

Dan & Beth Prawdzik Par Questrom’19, CAS’19

David Quinn CAS’89

Dean Rankin

Barry Shames Questrom’74, Par MED’05, MED’09

Kim Stein LAW’03

Bob Stipek Par BUA’09

Alex & Nacole Tanguay Questrom’02, Questrom’04

Eric Thomassian CAS’07

Mario Umana Questrom’63, Par Questrom’83,‘85,’90

Michael Umana Questrom’85, Par Questrom’19

Allan Vaughan CAS’70

James Weil COM’72, Par CGS’02, COM’04

Karen Yuska COM’88, MET’03

John Zedros CGS’80, Questrom’82

Gifts of $3,000+ & $7,500+ made to the Friends of BU Hockey between July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 qualify donors to recieve special benefits as part of the 2017-18 Coach’s Cabinet.

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fIVe TeRRIeRs On WORLD JUnIORs ROsTeRs

Pre-tournament camp rosters for this year’s World Junior Championships were announced earlier this month and five Terriers were named, spanning three countries.

Sophomores Jake Oettinger and Patrick Harper, who were among a record six Terriers who captured the gold medal with Team USA at World Juniors last year, were joined by freshman Brady Tkachuk on this year’s U.S. roster as the Americans attempt to defend their title.

Sophomore defenseman Dante Fabbro, who earned silver at last year’s World Juniors, is again on Canada’s roster and freshman blueliner Kasper Kotkansalo will be at Finland’s camp.

Harper leads the Terriers in points this year with 21 on eight goals and 13 assists. A two-time Hockey East Player of the Week during the first half of the season, Harper is currently tied for third in points among Hockey East players.

Oettinger (2.91 GAA, .902 sv%) is one of three goalies on Team USA’s roster and Tkachuk is the second-youngest player on the 28-man roster. Tkachuk put up 14 points (4g, 10a) in the first half and has a team-best plus-10 rating.

Fabbro has enjoyed a strong first half on the BU blue line and would be the Terriers’ first two-time member of Team Canada’s World Junior team. Kotkansalo will try to become the first Terrier on Finland’s WJC roster since 1994.

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The Terriers once again took over Madison Square Garden with rival Cornell for the sixth edition of Red Hot Hockey on Nov. 25. Nearly 15,000 fans saw a late BU rally came up just short as No. 7 Cornell held off the Terriers, 4-3, to earn its first Red Hot Hockey win in six tries. BU was 3-0-2 in the first five games of the event, which began in 2007.

The Terriers had a special morning skate prior to the game, continuing their partnership with the nonprofit organization Ice Hockey in Harlem (IHIH) by visiting to Central Park for a clinic with the program’s Pee Wee hockey players. After the clinic, head coach David Quinn talked to the kids about the importance of a college

education and Mike Eruzione was also on hand to speak to the IHIH players and answer their questions. The Terriers presented IHIH players with copies of the book “Strength to Love,” written by BU alum Martin Luther King, Jr. The Terriers first visited IHIH during their Red Hot Hockey trip in 2013 and did again in 2015. In February of 2015 and 2017, IHIH players visited the BU campus for a college awareness tour and attended a home game at Agganis Arena.

Terrier alumni took part in the action as well, defeating Cornell, 9-6, in the first-ever men’s hockey alumni game at Red Hot Hockey. Alumni representing four decades of BU Hockey participated in the game. Thanks to alumnus Craig Sanders (Questrom ’08) for his help in organizing the event.

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U.s. HOCKeY HALL Of fAmeCLAss Of 2017

Boston University was well-represented when the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame inducted its Class of 2017 on Dec. 13 at The Westin Boston Waterfront as legendary head coach Jack Parker was joined by one of his players (Scott Young) and one of his assistant coaches (Ben Smith).

Parker, who served as head coach of the Terriers for 40 seasons and won three national titles and 897 games, had Smith on his staff for nine years, including both seasons Young played at BU (1985-87) before embarking on a 17-year NHL career. This year’s stellar induction class also included Kevin Collins and Ron Wilson.

A three-time Olympian and two-time Stanley Cup champion, Young is one of 74 NHLers to have played for Parker at BU and returned to Commonwealth Ave. in 2014 to join former teammate David Quinn’s staff. Young left BU to play for Team USA in the 1988 Olympics in Calgary along with Smith, who took a year off from the Terriers to serve as an assistant coach for the national team.

Smith, who both Parker and Quinn consider a mentor, played at Harvard and went on to serve as head coach at Dartmouth and Northeastern before becoming the head coach of the U.S. Olympic Women’s Team for three Olympiads, leading the squad to the event’s first-ever gold medal in 1998.

This group joined 10 other Terriers in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. Tony Amonte, Chris Drury, Jack Garrity, Jack Kelley and Keith Tkachuk are in the Hall along with five other BU standouts (Jim Craig, Mike Eruzione, Jack O’Callahan, Dick Rodenhiser, Dave Silk) who were inducted as part of gold-medal winning Olympic teams from 1960 and 1980.

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THe 1978 nATIOnAL CHAmPIOnsReUnITe AT AggAnIs ARenA

The members of the 1977-78 team reunited the weekend of Dec. 1-3 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their national championship, the third in program history. The weekend’s events were highlighted by a ceremony at Agganis Arena on Dec. 2, at which the players, coaches and staff from that legendary squad were recognized in front of a capacity crowd during that night’s BU-BC contest.

After the game, the players held an autograph session in the arena lobby, signing copies of the new book by Tim Rappleye that chronicles the team’s historic run to the championship. “Jack Parker’s Wiseguys: The National Champion BU Terriers, the Blizzard of ‘78, and the Road to the Miracle On Ice” is available online and in bookstores.

In addition to the celebration at Agganis, several of co-captain Brian Durocher’s teammates came to Walter Brown Arena that afternoon to support Durocher, the head coach of the women’s ice hockey team, as his Terriers faced off against BC.

Thanks to the following members of the 1978 Terriers that returned to campus earlier this month!

John Bethel, Bob Boileau, Ed Carpenter, John Corriveau, Jim Craig, Brian Durocher, Andy Fila, John Fox, Marc Hetnik, Todd Johnson, Tim Kimball, Dick Lamby, Bill Leblond, Matt Marden, Daryl McCloud, Tony Meagher, John Melanson, Art Moher, Pete Morris, Mickey Mullen, Vince Mullins, Bob Murray, Scott Nieland, Jack O’Callahan, Brian O’Connor, Bill O’Neill, Jack Parker, Nick Passaretti, Tony Ruvolo, David Silk.

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HAPPY HOLIDAYs!

Thank you to everyone who joined us and the women’s team for this year’s holiday skate!

On Nov. 30, junior Jordan Greenway helped the Boston Children’s Museum officially open its SNOWMAZING exhibit by taking part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony and speaking to the children and families in attendance before joining them on a sock-skating rink!