Former BU All-American and longtime NHLer Mike Grier has
been added to the New Jersey Devils’ coaching staff as an assistant. He rejoins
his former Terrier teammate, Jersey head coach John Hynes.
Following a 1,060-game NHL
career, Grier has been a Blackhawks scout the past four seasons and
also an assistant coach at his prep alma mater, St. Sebastian’s. A fan favorite
during his two stints with the Sabres, he served as a coach in the 2014
All-American Prospects game in Buffalo.
In three seasons at BU, he rang up 120 points, including 55
(29G, 26A) in BU’s 1994-95 national
championship season, earning first-team All-American honors and the
Walter Brown Award as New England’s top player.
The Devils recently signed defensemen Brian Strait and Eric Gryba to two-way contracts. Both were members of BU's 2009 national championship team.
● NHL.com report
● Buffalo News Grier
joins Devils coaching staff
72 days until the 2018-19 season— Cawlidge Hawkey Ins. (@CHInsider) July 26, 2018
The 1972 National Championship, Boston University would defeat Cornell 4-0, just a week after beating them 4-1 in the ECAC Conference Tournament. It was Jack Kelley’s 2nd NCAA title and last season as head coach of BU before heading to Hartford.
► The NCAA has made a number of rules changes for next
season regarding shootouts, video replays and slashing penalties, along with
authorizing teams to dress 19 skaters along with goalies for a game. Previously,
the limit was 18.
● NCAA.com report
Looking ahead
Cory Pronman’s “way-too-early” top 25 for the 2019 NHL Entry
Draft has Terrier recruit Trevor Zegras at #3. Future Considerations
has him at #25.
3. Trevor Zegras, C, USNTDP-USHL
Zegras didn’t have the giant numbers like his teammate Hughes and Cole Caufield, but I was every bit impressed by his talent level. After a lot of the call-ups happened midseason, Zegras’ game went to another level. He needs some maturing in his game, but he has high-end speed, skill and playmaking ability. He’s the kind of player who can push the pace with his skating and hands, but also QB a power play very well. He’s not a big guy, but he still could be an impact player at the pro level.
● TheAthletic.com Pronman’s
Top 25 for 2019
New England Hockey Journal spotlighted the top 2002 and 2003
players at the recent Chowder Cup and Battle of Boston tournaments.
Boston University recruit Jeremy Wilmer, playing on Hockey Essentials White, was by far the best player viewed over the weekend. A standout at USA Hockey Select 15s, he was equally good in Walpole. He’s on the smaller side, but he has great hands, protects pucks and produces offensively on a consistent basis.
Jeff Cox’s list of standouts also included BU recruit Tyler
Boucher.
● NEHJ report
Looking back
"There's always a chance to get better and there's always an opportunity to learn something." #NYR @shattdeuces gets on the ice as a 'Coach' at @JuniorRangers Youth Hockey Camp and talks about the importance of a quick shot in this episode of 'Wired Up' presented by @CDWCorp. pic.twitter.com/kLhQyKkqNE— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) July 23, 2018
.@NYRangers new coach David Quinn promises a tough-minded approach combined with a gentle hand. His vision: a team built around defense, speed, accountability and sacrifice. Read more: https://t.co/3oY26SWjrd pic.twitter.com/yLBTuZz9ac— OfficialMSGblog (@OfficialMSGblog) July 24, 2018
Women’s Team
Congrats to Victoria Bach on becoming our first 2018 graduate to sign a CWHL contract! https://t.co/RcuXDTLSNB— BU Women's Hockey (@TerrierWHockey) July 25, 2018
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