Most recently the associate head coach at Harvard for four seasons, Pearl joined the Crimson after a 19-year stint as the head coach at his alma mater, Holy Cross. "Simply put, this is the opportunity of a lifetime," said O'Connell. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. In 2007, he was an assistant coach for the US National Team at the World Championships in Russia. In promoting Albie, we believe we have secured the best possible coach to lead our program at its elite level for many years to come. Vaughan was far from the most successful coach in terms of winning percentage, but maintained the Terriers program in the face of both the Great Depression and World War II. Michael Lynch, a vice president and director of athletics, said Quinn is the ideal candidate for the job. With number 7 becoming Boston University’s eleventh hockey coach, good luck is certainly in the future. Congratulations David! May you have as great of a career as Coach Parker. Boston University has hired alum David Quinn, a former associate head coach at BU and most recently assistant coach of the Colorado Avalanche, to replace men’s ice hockey coach Jack Parker (SMG’68, Hon.’97), who announced his retirement in March after 40 years at the helm. Your email address will not be published. The Watertown, Massachusetts, native's coaching career began at Berkshire Prep School in 2002 before he joined the collegiate coaching ranks the following year at Colby College. Jack. Wayland Vaughan coached Boston University from 1928 until 1943, compiling an 87–82–8 record. ppearl@bu.edu. Site design, hosting, and online registration services provided by O'Connell is the only current Division I men's head coach who has captured a conference regular-season title, won a conference tournament championship and reached the NCAA title game as both a player and a coach. Quinn has the requisite pedigree, but he is also known as one of the very best recruiters – which is key. Quesnelle, who was a standout defenseman at Princeton and later served as head coach of the Tigers, has spent the past four years with the Red Wings after a nine-season stint as an assistant coach at Massachusetts. Harvard also shared the 2017 Cleary Cup as ECAC regular-season champions. He has worked as a writer and editor at Boston Magazine, web editorial director at CXO Media, and executive editor in Marketing & Communications at Boston University, where his work was honored with many awards. Jon Lizzotte is in his 6th Season Coaching Junior / Midget AAA Hockey and joins the Boston Hockey Academy after having spent the past 5 Seasons with the Northern Cyclones and Cyclones Academy serving as their Midget Hockey Director, coaching and building NCDC-Premier-Elite-U18-U16-U15-U14 levels. His final nine seasons as an assistant were under head coach Don Cahoon, a standout on BU’s first two national championship teams in 1971 and 1972. After helping the Terriers achieve success on the ice as both a player and an assistant coach, Albie O'Connell (CAS'99) was named the 12th head coach in the storied history of the Boston University men's ice hockey program on June 5, 2018. Congratulations to David Quinn, Mike Lynch, and the entire BU Hockey community. Sail on BU Hockey! SDI Camps. Albie O'Connell – HEAD COACH. “His résumé is filled with diverse experiences at both the college and pro level,” said Lynch. Len Quesnelle. “I want to continue the legacy that Jack built here,” he said. We couldn’t have chosen a better person or a more qualified coach than you. "I'd like to thank Drew Marrochello, President Robert A. Quinn comes back to BU from the Colorado Avalanche, where he has been an assistant coach. David congrats!!! “The last four years I’ve missed the college hockey experience. During the past four years with O'Connell on staff, the Terriers qualified for the NCAAs each season, the program's longest streak since going to nine straight in the 1990s. President Robert A. “I’m humbled, honored, and excited, and I wish tomorrow was October 1 and it was our first practice.”, Brown described the search for a new coach as “a wonderful challenge, because we had such enormous shoes to fill.” He said Quinn has coached at “every level of the sport…and he has the ability, the experience, and the values to lead this program.”. www.bu.edu. He has served as director of the Western Massachusetts Hockey School and Preseason Position Camp, as well as the Princeton University Hockey Camp, and is a frequent speaker and instructor at camps throughout North America. It’s good to see another Cranstonian doing so well here at BU. Quesnelle moved to Hockey East in 2004 when he reunited with Cahoon as an assistant coach at UMass. Photo by Cydney Scott. The captain of the 1998-99 squad, O'Connell returned to BU in 2014 to join David Quinn's staff and was promoted to associate head coach … Without any conference affiliation, Boston University played erratic schedules, with anywhere from 10 to 15 games per season. After helping the Terriers achieve success on the ice as both a player and an assistant coach, Albie O'Connell (CAS'99) was named the 12th head coach in the storied history of the Boston University men's ice hockey program on June 5, 2018. Head Coach: Albie O'Connell (BU '99) Overall/Boston University Record: 39-36-13, 3rd season Assistant Coaches: Paul Pearl, Len Quesnelle, Brian Eklund Athletic Director: Drew Marrochello Alt. With the Red Wings, Quesnelle’s primary scouting area was high school, junior and NCAA hockey throughout New England. "Paul is one of the best coaches and recruiters in all of college hockey. Brian played at every level of the minors before making it to the NHL playing with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 2020–21 Boston University Terriers Men's ice hockey season was the 93rd season of play for the program and the 37th season in the Hockey East conference. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Speaking at a news conference, Quinn thanked President Robert A. In 2003, he was named USA Hockey Developmental Coach of the Year and was nominated for the United States Olympic Committee Developmental Coach of the Year. (617) 353-4696(617) 353-4696. Brian Eklund is the Goaltending Development Director for Massachusetts Hockey. David O'Connell continues a long legacy of BU alumni who have led the program, as a Terrier has held the head-coaching role in 72 of the 73 seasons that have taken place since the end of World War II. "We couldn't be more excited to have Paul join our staff," said O'Connell. Brown and senior vice president Todd Klipp for entrusting me with a program that means the world to me. Good luck Coach Quinn. Click here to learn more about BU Faculty & Staff discounts. Boston University moderates comments to facilitate an informed, substantive, civil conversation. Email: jlizzotte@bostonhockeyacademy.com. Pearl replaces Albie O'Connell, who was promoted to head coach of the Terriers on June 5. Associate Head Coach. The 2016-17 campaign was one of the best in Harvard's storied history as the Crimson claimed their first Beanpot title since 1993 in addition to their ECAC crowns and advanced to the NCAA Frozen Four for the first time in 23 years. A Lot! He was named assistant coach of the Avalanche last June. hockey@bu.edu. Greatness begets Greatness. ", "I am excited and humbled to become part of the Boston University men's ice hockey program," said Pearl. BU hockey is in good hands. How Many People Livestreamed BU’s 2021 Commencement? Prior to his return to BU, O'Connell spent a decade as a Division I assistant coach throughout the Northeast and established himself as one of the sport's premier recruiters. Brown (left) and Mike Lynch, assistant VP and director of athletics, present a jersey to newly appointed men’s hockey head coach David Quinn (CAS’89). (617) 358-2947(617) 358-2947. BU Hockey introduced a familiar face as its new men’s head coach at a press conference at Agganis Arena on Wednesday: Albie O’Connell, associate head coach the last three seasons under David Quinn and a four-time Beanpot winner as a Terrier player. As associate head coach at BU from 2004 to 2009, Quinn (CAS’89) helped lead the team to the NCAA national title in 2009. The Terriers represented Boston University and were coached by Albie O'Connell, in his 3rd season. Excellent choice by Mike Lynch, et al. Coach Parker must be sleeping well knowing that the program he poured his heart and soul into for so many years appears to be heading for well-charted, familiar, and successful waters! He has a great experience developing high level student-athletes both on and off the ice, and his passion, personality and experience will allow him to hit the ground running. The captain of the 1998-99 squad, O'Connell returned to BU in 2014 to join David Quinn's staff and was promoted to associate head coach one year later. Quinn left his coaching job at BU in June 2009 to become head coach of the Lake Erie Monsters of the American Hockey League, the AHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League. In Amherst, Quesnelle was key in the recruitment and development of five of the program’s top 10 all-time scorers and led the Minutemen to their first NCAA Tournament appearance, as the 2006-07 team came within one game of reaching the Frozen Four. Art Jahnke Jon Lizzotte is in his 6th Season Coaching Junior / Midget AAA Hockey and joins the Boston Hockey Academy after having spent the past 5 Seasons with the Northern Cyclones and Cyclones Academy serving as their Midget Hockey Director, coaching and building NCDC-Premier-Elite-U18-U16 … Boston University has hired alum David Quinn, a former associate head coach at BU and most recently assistant coach of the Colorado Avalanche, to replace men’s ice hockey coach Jack Parker (SMG’68, Hon.’97), who announced his retirement in March after 40 years at the helm. O'Connell has helped develop numerous Terriers into NHL-ready talent, including Olympian Jordan Greenway, All-Americans Jack Eichel, Matt Grzelcyk, Charlie McAvoy and Danny O'Regan, and 2017 NCAA rookie of the year Clayton Keller. Albie O'Connell. Working also as head coach of the US National Under-17 Team, Quinn established himself as one of the top young coaches in the country. 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Required fields are marked *, Pioneering Research from Boston University, © Boston University. After being diagnosed with the blood disorder hemophilia B, also called Christmas disease, Quinn chose to coach rather than play. He takes over his new post when Colorado’s season ends. He is also a BU man, an important consideration as we deliberated. "Having the opportunity to working with Albie, Len and the rest of the staff here is truly exciting and I can't wait to get started. Profile. He also was an assistant coach for the US National Under-18 Team, which advanced to the International Ice Hockey Federation Under-18 World Championship in April 2003, finishing fourth. BU's tradition of excellence is something I have always admired.". "We aspire to have the best program in college hockey," said director of athletics Drew Marrochello, "which means that we want nothing less than the best for our university, our alumni, our fans, and most importantly our student-athletes. 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. Harvard posted 28 victories that season, the most since winning the national championship in 1989. Phone: (207) 649-8189. He signed on as assistant coach at Northeastern and later at the University of Nebraska Omaha. Moderators are staffed during regular business hours (EST) and can only accept comments written in English. Tickets for the 2013-2014 men’s hockey season are on sale now. He was a member of the US National Junior Team that captured the bronze medal at the 1986 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship, and he was the 13th player selected in the 1984 NHL entry draft, when the Minnesota North Stars made him their first-round selection. During Pearl's four years at Harvard, the Crimson made three straight NCAA tournaments (2015, 2016, 2017) and reached the ECAC championship game all three of those seasons, winning twice (2015 & 2017). Playing for BU in the 1980s, Quinn was named an All-Hockey East and All-New England defenseman, and in his senior year, he was cocaptain of the team. Len Quesnelle, a 25-year NCAA coaching veteran and most recently an amateur scout for the Detroit Red Wings, is now an assistant coach for the Boston University men’s ice hockey team. Boston University Terriers Men's Hockey Official Website » began his career at the Real Paper, a Boston area alternative weekly. I’m absolutely convinced that David will use the foundation laid by Coach Parker as a launching pad to take our program to great new heights.”. Brian is currently the goaltending coach at Boston University and is a former goalie coach at Harvard University. In 2002–2003, he guided the Under-17 Team to a 6-4-1 record in international competition, including a second-place finish at the Four Nations Cup in Switzerland and a first-place victory at the Compuware Four Nations Tournament in Ann Arbor, Mich. Crimson players accumulated six All-America honors – five first-team – while Pearl was on staff, including Jimmy Vesey, who won the 2016 Hobey Baker Award. Captain: Logan Cockerill. “I couldn’t believe how excited I was when this job came up,” he said. "Albie is well-regarded, well-respected and well-prepared for this opportunity. At the helm, Quesnelle became the first coach in Princeton history to lead the Tigers to consecutive seasons of .500-or-better records in ECAC play. As a former Terrier captain and Boston University graduate, he understands the magnitude of BU Hockey, and has a clear and aspirational vision for how we will continue to provide a first-class experience to our student-athletes.". Congratulations. Jack Parker is the former head coach of the Boston University Terriers men's ice hockey … All rights reserved. Phone: (207) 649-8189. As associate head coach at BU from 2004 to 2009, Quinn (CAS’89) helped lead the team to the NCAA national title in 2009. 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 enters the 2018-19 season as the defending Hockey East champion. “He is a proven head coach and a consummate professional. Head Coach sfstarr@bu.edu (617) 353-0894 (617) 353-0894: Tracey Paul: Assistant Coach tpaul@bu.edu (617) 353-3189 (617) 353-3189: Tori Roche: Volunteer Assistant Coach Brown and Lynch for the opportunity to lead the BU team. Jon Lizzotte, Head Coach, 15U Academy Team. In his combined eight years on Commonwealth Ave., O'Connell has been a part of seven NCAA Tournament appearances, seven Hockey East titles (four regular season, three tournament), five Beanpot titles, three Frozen Fours and two national championship games. Paul Pearl. Your email address will not be published. Abusive, profane, self-promotional, misleading, incoherent or off-topic comments will be rejected. Head Coach. He replaced Quinn, who was named head coach of the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League in May 2018. Following graduation, he joined Princeton’s coaching staff as an assistant and remained in that role for 12 years before becoming the program’s 14th head coach in 2000.
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