Episode 26

Boston University Hockey

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EPISODE SUMMARY

Boston University has one of the proudest college hockey traditions in the entire nation. The team has won five national championships, two under legendary coach Jack Kelley, and another three under the equally legendary Jack Parker. Star players such as Jim Craig, Mike Eruzione, Jack Eichel, and Chris Drury have suited up for BU through the years.

This week we are joined by special guest Janine Schatz who talks about her experiences both as a fan and as a player on the BU Women's Hockey Team. From the 1978 Beanpot played in a blizzard, to the miraculous Frozen Four victory in 2009, join us for a discussion of all things BU Hockey!

Books to complement this episode:

Jack Parker's Wiseguys: The National Champion BU Terriers, the Blizzard of ’78, and the Road to the Miracle on Ice

Burn the Boats: A Seven-Championship Season for Boston University Hockey

Also check out The Battle of Comm Ave., an excellent documentary on the BU-BC Hockey rivalry.

Article on the 1978 Beanpot, played in the midst of a massive blizzard.

Dan Shaughnessy writes about the 2009 NCAA Title Game.

Story on 2012 report examining misconduct by BU Hockey Players.

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Each week on “Hello, Old Sports” Andrew and Dan Neumann examine a different sports history topic—baseball, basketball, football, hockey, boxing, and anything else that comes to mind.