59 Teams in 59 Days Boston University

The 59 Teams in 59 Days tour continues with a trip to the other side of Commonwealth Avenue, where the Boston University Terriers are featured.

BU is coming off one of its most successful season in years capturing the Beanpot for the 27th time, and they also captured their first Hockey East Regular Season title since 2000, and won the Hockey East tournament for the first time since 1997.

Part of their success was due in large part by the play of goaltender John Curry. While posting a 24-8-4 record, Curry had three shutouts, a 2.24 goals against average, and a .918 save precentage. Even though the Terriers did not make the Frozen Four, Curry is coming back for his Senior season and will look to bring the Terriers back to the Frozen Four for the first time since 1997.

But Curry will need help this year. While losing six seniors, BU will return its leading scorer in Junior Peter McArthur, last seasons Hockey East Rookie of the Year Brandon Yip, their leading goal scorer in Senior Kenny Roche, and this years captain in Senior Sean Sullivan.

Head Coach Jack Parker has a lot of talent coming in this year. One of the players is Defensmen Brian Strait, who was picked in the third round of this years NHL draft. Strait is one of four recruits who played for the U.S. National Development under 18 team last year. The Terriers will bring size on both sides of the ice in this years class with Forward Zach Cohen, and Defensmen Eric Gryba.

Over the years BU has had a lot of depth on its team. This year is no exception as the Terriers will look to make history by winning their 28th beanpot, while also trying to stay as one of the elite teams in the country. Its been awhile since BU last made the Frozen Four, but their best chance might be this year since it will be likely that if both BC and BU make the NCAA tournament, then they would go to seperate regions.

The ceiling for BU is first in Hockey East, while the gutter is fourth.

Tommorrow the Bowling Green Falcons will be featured in the 59 Teams in 59 Days tour.