Tuesday, June 08, 2021

Associate Coach Pearl departs; Bronze for BU trio at Worlds

 According to media reports, Associate Head Coach Paul Pearl will not return to the Terrier staff next season. The former Holy Cross head coach, who joined Albie O’Connell’s staff in 2018-19, is “moving on,” according to a John Buccigross tweet. Thus far, there is no indication of who is being considered as a replacement nor whether BU will look for a former Terrier or go outside the program as O’Connell did with both Pearl and assistant coach Len Quesnelle.

                                        Oettinger, Clendening, Commesso

Team USA finished in third place at the IIFH World Championships and three Terriers have come home from Latvia with bronze medals. Jake Oettinger (Dallas) and Adam Clendening (Columbus) were joined on the US roster by rising sophomore Drew Commesso, who was added after goalie Anthony Stolarz was injured early in the tournament. New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury served as Team USA’s GM.

Oettinger took over for Stolarz five minutes into the game against Canada. He stopped 26 of 27 shots to pace the 5-1 U.S. win. Oettinger was in goal for two other wins, 2-1 against Norway and 4-2 against Italy. He finished with a a 1.37 goals-against average and a .934 save percentage.

Clendening authored a pair of game-winning goals, totaled five points (2G,3A) and had a +5 rating. Commesso did not see any game action.

● GoTerriers.com report

 

The Daily Free Press hockey reporters conducted their final "Terrier Hockey Talk," discussing the World Championships, Stanley Cup Playoffs and season highlights.

 THT podcast

 

Women’s Team

Annual award winners were announced at a virtual banquet last month:

Jesse Compher was selected as the team's most valuable player after leading BU in goals (7) and points (11). She was chosen as a Hockey East Second Team All-Star and was invited to the 2021 U.S. Women's National Team Selection Camp.

 Mackenna Parker received the Friends of Women's Ice Hockey's Unsung Hero Award. Parker, who shined in all situations, tallied four goals and two assists for six points in the shortened season.

Julia Shaunessy was chosen as the most improved player. She capped her strong rookie season by scoring her first two collegiate goals in the Hockey East quarterfinals. Shaunessy appeared in all 12 games.

Nicole McGuigan won the Caroline Bourdeau Spirit Award. Her infectious, positive attitude coupled with an outstanding work ethic made a difference during a challenging year. The Academic Award was split between Rachel Allen and Kaleigh Donnelly, who each recorded a 3.89 GPA. Kate Stuart claimed the Strength & Conditioning Award.

● GoTerriers.com report

After six seasons with the NWHL’s Connecticut Whale, standout BU blueliner Shannon Doyle has announced her retirement. She retires as the Whale’s franchise leader in games played (89), assists (31), penalty minutes (100), and points among defenders (38). After two seasons at Colgate, Doyle transferred to BU, scoring 53 points and helping the Terriers win two of their four consecutive Hockey East championships.

 ● TheIceGarden.com Reflecting on the career of Shannon Doyle

 

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