The biggest thing I take issue with is you calling anyone who makes supportable critiques of the program, haters of the program. New episodes of Terrier Hockey Talk are released weekly. We dont have much information about Hes past relationship and any previous engaged. I suspect many on this board preferred Albie take over for Quinn and genuinely wanted him to succeed. Sustainability Seed Grants Will Fund Ideas Ranging from Textbook Lending to Eliminating Dental Supply Waste, Tucker Carlson Leaves Fox News: Two COM Media Experts React, BUs Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy. After the conclusion of our regular year-end assessment, we believe that a new direction is needed for our program to achieve our goals.. Simply put, this is the opportunity of a lifetime, OConnell said. The Boston University Mens Head Hockey Coach Albie OConnell will not be returning to his head coaching position next season, Drew Marrochello announced today. Forward -- shoots L Born May 20 1976 -- Watertown, MA [46 yrs. As a Terrier, he played forward in 149 games, scoring 108 points (42 goals, 66 assists) under head coach Jack Parker (Questrom68, Hon.97). I warned of it on this blog how it was dangerous. Albie O'Connell - Elite Prospects We have great players students they come from great families why cant our fans embrace that root for them enjoy hockey its a great game take pride in your team. But were the BU Terriers, not the BU OConnells so I hope youll be able to root for Albie at his next coaching spot AND whoever gets the BU job. BOSTON - After helping the Terriers achieve success on the ice as both a player and an assistant coach, Albie O'Connell (CAS'99) has been named the 12th head coach in the storied history of the Boston University men's ice hockey program, director of athletics Drew Marrochello announced today. By James Garrison. It happens in all sports including Div. Thrilled for @BUCoachAlbie 24 Albie Oconnell Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 24 Albie Oconnell Premium High Res Photos Browse 24 albie oconnell photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. I dont know who they will replace him with. Albie O'Connell - Men's Ice Hockey Coach - Northeastern University Athletics Albie O'Connell Title Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator Email a.oconnell@neu.edu Phone (617) 373-4655 The 2010-11 season will be the third for Albie O'Connell on head coach Greg Cronin's staff. Go bu. BU Hockey Veteran Moves Up the Bench | BU Today | Boston University College hockey allows fans to meet and interact with students there parents athletic dept. Leaman was really the one that transformed Union before he left for Providence. rumor has it the Hutson boys decommitted. BU can have any coach and any coach who signs a contract understands the rules and accepts the responsibility that success is measured in Ws, not how nice a guy someone is. In fact, its the opposite. He led his team in scoring by 23 points and finished 3rd overall in the league. So, if people wanted Quinn fired, it didnt happen because of the above mentioned stats. Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Boston University head coach Albie O'Connell to preview Boston College at BU. Watertown native Albie O'Connell introduced as Boston University's new At Merrimack in 2007-08, O'Connell worked primarily with the forwards and the power play while assisting in all aspects of the program. But the reality is ~80% of people saw a need for a change. Hopefully, they will promote Associate Head Coach Jay Pandolfo who will do a great job. Its about ROI (return on investment) not some blog or silly poll. The 12th head coach of BU mens hockey, OConnell grew up a hockey player himself in Watertown, Mass. After a decent year he crossed the Atlantic and joined the Basingstoke Bison of the now-defunct BNL and exploded for 74 points in 36 games. Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images. As always go bu . I was pretty happy for them and our team to give them a [Beanpot] championship this year. He acknowledged his disappointment at the decision, adding: Were in big-boy hockey and expectations are always high. And since you dont believe any of us on this blog, then please at least listen to them. Following three-year stints at both Northeastern and Harvard, he spent one season each at Holy Cross and Merrimack after a two-year appointment at Niagara. Tara Watchorn returns to Walter Brown as WIH head coach, Leave it better than you found it : a thank you to the class of 2023, Brown goaltender Mathieu Caron transfers to BU, Ranking the 10 best moments of mens hockey season. i heard the Drew was willing to give AOC a one year deal while AOC wanted three years. After finishing as the national runner-up in 2015 along with Beanpot and Hockey East titles, BU reached the NCAA quarterfinals in both 2017 and 2018 and will enter this upcoming season as the defending Hockey East champion. O'Connell played in two Frozen Fours (1996, 1997) and helped the Terriers reach the national championship game and claim a Hockey East title as a sophomore. He replaced Quinn, who was named head coach of the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League in May 2018. Lane Turner/Globe Staff More on Globe.com Democratic leaders, for example, want to funnel $161 million into permanently. So I think its a great game. And while we disagree on who should lead the program, I can guarantee you that there are thousands of people who care just as much as you do about BU hockey. He is not dating anyone. March 30, 2022 2:35 pm by Mitch Fink. "He's lighting it up," she said, and she was right. let me ask everyone this: if they did go outside the BU family, who are possible candidates? One guy created a survey and sent it to certain season ticket holders of the same belief titled it Albies great adventure and loaded the questions with if Albies fired when Albies fired etc . 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