Grier, whose brother Chris is the general manager of the Miami Dolphins, played 14 seasons in the NHL (1,060 games) spending six seasons in Edmonton, four with the Sabres, three with the San Jose Sharks, and two with the Washington Capitals. In 1998-99, he posted a career-best 44 points (20G,24A) for the Oilers.
Since his retirement in 2011, he has been a scout for the Blackhawks, an assistant coach at St. Sebastian’s, his high school alma mater where his son Jayden plays, and an assistant coach for the Devils under another Terrier teammate, John Hynes.
Grier replaces Blueshirt legend and BC All-American Brian Leetch in the advisory position.
Two days ago after the Rangers completed their season, Drury announced the firing of head coach David Quinn following three seasons of his five-year contract. Quinn, who amassed a 96-87-25 record, reportedly will receive $2.4 million for each of the next two seasons.
Drury, as Gorton’s assistant, had lobbied for Quinn’s hiring in 2018 and was instrumental in convincing the former BU head coach to accept the Rangers’ job. It’s widely believed that the decision to let Quinn go came directly from Dolan and his advisor Glen Sather.
What might be next for Quinn, a standout Terrier defenseman in the 1980s? Hockey analyst Dave Starman offers an opinion.
tw-align-centerQuinn should land on TV for a year, keep collecting his contract, watch the league, make his next move. If I’m him, that’s what I’d do. Increases his value and gives him a big picture view of the NHL, better set up for success in round 2. Just my opinion.
— Dave Starman (@DStarmanHockey) May 12, 2021
In addition to his Rangers duties, Drury will serve as general manager for Team USA in the upcoming Men’s World Championships in Riga, Latvia. The U.S. roster includes former Terriers Adam Clendening and Jake Oettinger. Clendening, named to the Hockey East All-Rookie team in 2010-11 and a league first-team all-star the next season, has played 90 games in six NHL seasons, most recently with Columbus.
Oettinger just completed a strong rookie season with the Dallas Stars, compiling an 11-8-7 record in 29 games with a 2.36 GAA and a .911 save percentage. In three years at BU, he had a 58-40-11 record with a 2.34 GAA and a .923 save percentage. His 13 career shutouts are tied for program-best with Jack Fereira and John Curry.
● NHL.com The inredible rise of rookies Robertson and Oettinger
● Dallas Morning News Stars can’t overlook Oettinger’s rookie performance
Looking ahead
2022 recruit Lane Hutson was named one of three top US players in the World U18 championships in Frisco, Texas. Hutson, who played for the U17s most of last season, moved up to the U18s when injuries sidelined several defensemen and the small but skilled blueliner impressed.
● SI-Hockey News: Hutson packs crazy skill into a small frame
Among BU recruits in the USHL: Quinn Hutson (2021 or 2022), Lane’s older brother, finished with 42 points in 45 games; Brian Carrabes (2021) had 40 points in 45 games; Braden Doyle (2021) 24 points in 51 games; Charles-Alexis Legault (2021) five points in 23 games; Ryan Greene (2022) 32 points in 51 games; and Michael LaStarza (2022) 24 points in 50 games.
Two other recruits, 2021 Tyler Boucher and 2023 Shane Lachance, were featured in NHL.com’s “Prospects on the radar.”
Tyler Boucher (6-1, 205), RW, USA U-18 (USHL): The son of Brian Boucher, a goalie for 13 NHL seasons, has established himself as a power forward in the 2021 draft and is a B-rated skater on NHL Central Scouting's players to watch list. The 18-year-old is progressing well after sustaining a knee injury Jan. 14 and is expected to return to the ice in May. He scored 11 points (six goals, five assists) in 12 games (0.92 points per game) this season after scoring 26 points (nine goals, 17 assists) in 43 games for the Under-17 team in 2019-20.
"You don't get to this level without compete and work ethic and the things that separate you, because eventually you're going to be with just as talented or more talented players, but what Tyler brings to the table is a lot of skill," NHL Central Scouting's senior manager David Gregory said. "He's got very good vision and hockey sense and can fly with the puck, but at the same time he's thinking to make the right play, so that's a deadly combination."
Shane Lachance (6-4, 195), LW, Boston Jr. Bruins (NCDC): The 17-year-old is the son of former NHL forward Scott Lachance and grandson of United States Hockey Hall of Famer and former Boston University coach Jack Parker. The C-rated skater scored 15 points (six goals, nine assists), five power-play points (three goals, two assists) and two game-winners in 25 regular-season games for the Junior Bruins of the National Collegiate Development Conference.
"Shane is a really interesting player; here's a guy that has really good hockey sense," Gregory said. "He's impressive in tight situations for a big guy with nice hands and he's gotten a lot bigger over the last couple of years. His skating has gotten a lot better from last year to this year."
2023 recruit Ryan Fine participated at the just completed NTDP evaluation camp for next season's U17 team. A forward from Center Moriches, N.Y., Fine played for the Mid Fairfield Rangers 15 Only team and for Don Bosco Prep in New Jersey last season. Also at the camp was defenseman Gavin McCarthy, younger brother of Case McCarthy.
Women’s Team
A star BU defenseman and more recently assistant coach of the Terriers, Tara Watchorn becomes the first head coach at Stonehill College.
tw-align-centerWe're grateful to Tara for all her contributions to our program as a player and as a coach, and we wish her all the best as she begins the next chapter of her career at Stonehill! https://t.co/fys8hvI62w
— BU Women's Hockey (@TerrierWHockey) May 12, 2021
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