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Rising sophomore forward Ethan Phillips, practicing at home in Nova Scotia, talked with sports journalist John Moore about his preparations for next season, including work on skills, strength and nutrition. A fourth-round draft pick of the Red Wings in 2019, he had 10 points in his rookie season. Looking forward, Phillips hopes the BU coaches will “lean on me a little more for offence."

►The Hockey Writers: NHL Draft Prospect Profile--Dylan Peterson

Looking back

Former Terrier netminder Jason Tapp has been named associated head coach at Dartmouth, joining the staff of new head coach Reid Cashman. Tapp had previously spent 11 seasons on the Union College coaching staff, including the Dutchmen’s 2014 national championship campaign. Between 1998 and 2002, he made 50 appearances in goal for BU, posting a 3.35 goals against average.

● Dartmouthsports.com report 

Mike Grier used to TRUCK guys at BU @TerrierHockey @spittinchiclets 🎧➡️ Ep 259 ft Brendan Walsh (@BmwWalsh) pic.twitter.com/AyBgivMLyj

— Spittin’ Chiclets Clips (@chicletsclips) July 9, 2020

 

An All-American and Hobey Baker Award finalist on BU's 1995 national championship team, Mike Grier scored 50 goals and 102 points in his final two seasons, before beginning a 1,060-game NHL career over 14 seasons.

Women’s Team

Sammy Davis, who led BU in scoring in her senior season with 41 points (17G, 24A) and was the overall #1 pick in the recent NWHL draft, participated in a ShePlaysPro podcast, discussing her time as a Terrier and her new team, the Boston Pride.

Worth the listen

😍 we are just as excited to have @sammydavis_16 https://t.co/zJfmHS3qpa

— Boston Pride (@TheBostonPride) July 1, 2020

MVP Curry tops Terrier team awards; Coach Pearl meets the challenge

A few months later than planned, BU Hockey announced its 2019-2020 team awards online. Senior captain Patrick Curry and junior defenseman David Farrance led the way with two honors each, with Curry claiming team MVP honors.

▪ Clifford P. Fitzgerald Scholarship--David Farrance 

▪ Regina Eilberg Scholarship--Jamie Armstrong

▪ The Iron Terrier Award--Kasper Kotkansalo
▪ The Ed Carpenter Award (leading scorer)--David Farrance
▪ The Bennett McInnis Award for Spirit--Patrick Curry
▪ Most Improved Player Award--Domenick Fensore
▪ The Friends • Albert Sidd Unsung Hero Award--Gabriel Chabot
▪ George V. Brown Most Valuable Player Award--Patrick Curry

This year's recipient of the Clifford P. Fitzgerald Scholarship is David Farrance!

A first-team All-American and top-10 Hobey Baker finalist, Farrance had team highs in points (43) and assists (29) this past season as a junior.#GoBU pic.twitter.com/1GCfL8NFRK

— BU Men's Hockey (@TerrierHockey) July 2, 2020

And the recipient of the Regina Eilberg Scholarship is Jamie Armstrong!

Jamie contributed right away as a freshman and overcame a midseason injury while posting a 3.73 grade-point average in his first year as a Terrier. #GoBU pic.twitter.com/bCoKF3VWZ6

— BU Men's Hockey (@TerrierHockey) July 2, 2020

 

The winner of this year's Iron Terrier Award is Kasper Kotkansalo!

Kasper's dedication and hard work in the strength & conditioning room is evident to everyone in the program and he has taken on a bigger leadership role each season.#GoBU pic.twitter.com/EXaoIei5vN

— BU Men's Hockey (@TerrierHockey) July 2, 2020

  

And for the first time ever, this award is going to a defenseman!

Not only did David's 43 points lead our team, it was the most of any d-man in the country and the most of any BU blueliner in the Hockey East era.#GoBU pic.twitter.com/kHWruFJjBQ

— BU Men's Hockey (@TerrierHockey) July 2, 2020

 

And the 2019-20 Spirit Award winner is ... Patrick Curry!

Our captain dedicated himself to our program and proudly wore the arched BOSTON every game. He was a great leader for us both on and the off the ice. #GoBU pic.twitter.com/Micn7P7SWI

— BU Men's Hockey (@TerrierHockey) July 2, 2020

 

This year, it's going to a freshman ... Domenick Fensore!

Domenick wasted no time earning a spot in the lineup and with each passing month, he showed impressive glimpses of what's to come in future seasons.#GoBU pic.twitter.com/L8hsKnmXhW

— BU Men's Hockey (@TerrierHockey) July 2, 2020

 
 

The recipient of this year's Friends • Albert Sidd Unsung Hero Award is ... Gabriel Chabot!

Gabe gave everything he had - both on and off the ice - from the day he stepped on campus until the day he learned his senior season was going to be cut short. A true Terrier.#GoBU pic.twitter.com/dgVB0VMGCZ

— BU Men's Hockey (@TerrierHockey) July 3, 2020

 

Our final award goes to Captain Curry!

Coaches, teammates & fans all knew right away in the fall of 2016 that Patrick was going to be a key member of our program.

He did not disappoint, developing into a respected and impressive player and leader who will be sorely missed. pic.twitter.com/vmRvxEXrdT

— BU Men's Hockey (@TerrierHockey) July 3, 2020

 

The Travis Roy Foundation Wiffle Ball Challenge continues:

Coach Pearl comes through on the #BatterUpTRF challenge and adds a little extra by throwing it back to Hendu in '86! @TRFoundation @TRFWiffle https://t.co/V1KqmrPYTR

— BU Men's Hockey (@TerrierHockey) July 2, 2020

Summer Showcase invitees; All-Academics; Letter from Capt. Curry; TRF Wiffle Ball Challenge

Eight skaters with Terrier connections have been named to the 43-man Team USA roster for the 2020 World Junior Summer Showcase in Plymouth, Michigan, beginning July 24. Returnees Robert Mastrosimone, Domenick Fensore, Case McCarthy and Alex Vlasic are joined by incoming freshmen Drew Commesso, Dylan Peterson and Luke Tuch, as well as Trevor Zegras, who has turned pro.

Congrats to the 8️⃣ Terriers who have been invited to the 2020 World Junior Summer Showcase!

F: Mastrosimone, Peterson, Tuch, Zegras
D: Fensore, McCarthy, Vlasic
G: Commesso https://t.co/P7WXOTxYzC

— BU Men's Hockey (@TerrierHockey) June 16, 2020

● USA Hockey report

A program-record eleven Terriers have been named to Hockey East’s 2019-20 All-Academic Team.  Gabriel Chabot was recognized for the second time in his career while 10 others were first-time honorees: Patrick Curry, Alex Brink, Sam Tucker, Kasper Kotkansalo and Jake Witkowski, and five freshmen Jamie Armstrong, Markus Boguslavsky, Sean Driscoll, Case McCarthy and Sam Stevens. 
● GoTerriers.com report

Learn about the TRF WIFFLE Ball Challenge from Travis himself! #BatterUpTRF pic.twitter.com/bhe5rORRNs

— Travis Roy Foundation WIFFLE Ball Tournament (@TRFWiffle) June 25, 2020

Happy July, Terrier Nation, and a Happy 🇨🇦 Day to all of our Canadian friends!


While the @TRFWiffle Tournament won't be played this summer, Travis and his foundation have come up with a way to keep the tradition going.

Let's see what you've got, Coach!#BatterUpTRF pic.twitter.com/Dum8ecxtGw

— BU Men's Hockey (@TerrierHockey) July 1, 2020

A letter to Terrier Nation from outgoing captain Patrick Curry: https://t.co/F5LVOO8x6c#ProudToBU pic.twitter.com/LVxDn93I6n

— BU Men's Hockey (@TerrierHockey) July 1, 2020

Women’s Team 
A program-record 17 Terriers, including all members of the Class of 2020, have been named to the Hockey East All-Academic team.  Seniors Alexandra Calderone, Deziray De Sousa and Natasza Tarnowski graduated as Distinguished Scholars having qualified for the All-Academic team all four seasons at BU.
● GoTerriers.com report 

Goalies Corinne Schroeder and Kate Stuart and incoming freshman Adrianna Calderone have been invited to Hockey Canada’s National Women’s Development Team Summer Camp, which will be held virtually. BU assistant coach Tara Watchorn will again be an assistant for the National U18 team. 
● GoTerriers.com report

The #NWHL on #THW - @CTWhale_NWHL Captain Shannon Doyle (@SDoyle_6) Back For One Last Chance at Isobel Cup - ‘I don’t foresee me playing again after this season. Six years, and my favorite number is six, so it’s nice!’: https://t.co/NSMKXMAYx4

— Dan Rice (@DRdiabloTHW) June 18, 2020