Rumors that have recently surrounded the Terrier hockey
program came to fruition when it was revealed that junior forward Nick Roberto,
who has yet to play a game this season, has been suspended for the season by
the NCAA.
Although Federal privacy laws prevent BU from commenting
further on Roberto, the university’s
statement indicates that it had become aware that a student-athlete had
gambled on games (not college or pro hockey) the previous season, had
investigated the matter and turned its findings over to the NCAA, which “took
remedial action.”
Roberto remains a member of the team and reportedly is
eligible to play next season. The suspension is a second hit to the BU roster
in a week after sophomore wing AJ Greer left school to play junior hockey in
the QMJHL. The Terriers bolstered the roster on Sunday gaining a commitment for
the second semester from Lone Star Brahmas (NAHL) right wing Oskar
Andren.
Roberto has scored 11 goals and 19 assists in two seasons.
● College Hockey News report
● SB Nation report
● USCHO report
Looking ahead
2017 recruit Patrick Harper won the Most Valuable Player
Award at this past weekend’s Avon Old Farms Christmas Classic, leading the
Winged Beavers to a 4-0 tournament record. He has a
9-10-19 scoring line in eight games.
BU
recruit Patrick Harper wins MVP of AOF Christmas Classic. Produced 12pts in 4gp
as Winged Beavers took the title. #2016NHLDraft
—
Russ Bitely (@russbites) December
20, 2015
2016 recruit Dante Fabbro and his Canada West teammates
won the gold medal at the World
Junior A Challenge, defeating Russia, 2-1,
in the final. The 6’1” right-shot defenseman, who is projected to be a
first-round pick in the June NHL Entry draft, registered three assists in four
games and was an assistant captain for Canada West.
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