Why did you choose Boston University? "It felt like the right fit for me. I planned to go there since I was 14 years old. No other school seemed to feel as comfortable as BU did. From the coaches to the players who are there, everything that school has to offer is unbelievable. It was one of the … [Read more...]
Hangin’ out with … Connor Brickley
Your dad, Craig, was a college hockey player. Your cousin Andy (Boston Bruins broadcaster) played in the National Hockey League. How much of an influence were they when you were a kid and what did they teach you? "My dad was a very big influence. I have an older brother, Brendan, who is three years … [Read more...]
Brian Boyle: “I was going to fight like hell no matter what”
Brian Boyle, sweat dripping from his forehead, finally arrived at his locker, the last player off the ice after a nearly two-hour practice. An optional practice. He took off his black helmet, placed it on the top shelf of his stall, sat down and took a much-needed deep breath. … [Read more...]
Flex is the focus
For as long as there’s been hockey, there have been hockey sticks. For as long as there have been hockey sticks, there have been people working relentlessly to improve them. The latest upgrades to the tool focus on its flex, a measure of the amount of force it takes, in pounds, to bend the shaft one … [Read more...]
Hangin’ out with … Frankie DiChiara
How special was it to win the state championship as a junior in 2011 with Connetquot High School, and what lessons did you learn? "High school hockey on Long Island isn’t as big as a lot of other areas, but it was something special. We had worked for it all year. I was a leader on that team and wore … [Read more...]
Hangin’ out with … Bobo Carpenter
What is your earliest hockey memory? "My dad (Bobby) built two backyard rinks. My brother (Brendan), my sister (Alex) and I always went out there and had a blast. I remember those days. Those were really special. We had rinks in both Albany and New Jersey. I remember a little more of New Jersey, … [Read more...]