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UPDATED: Pandolfo Media Call; More about Lawrence, Boumedienne; Weighart’s 2nd semikeys; Macklin and Lane Shine; Goalkeeper of the month for Pietersen
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UPDATED: Pandolfo Media Call; More about Lawrence, Boumedienne; Weighart’s 2nd semikeys; Macklin and Lane Shine; Goalkeeper of the month for Pietersen

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Pandolfo Media Call

In his weekly media call Coach Jay Parolfo reported that newly scheduled Tynan Lawrence had arrived in Boston, but too late for Wednesday’s practice. He will practice on Thursday and then the coaches will determine whether he will play in the UMass game on Friday.

Pandolfo revealed that BU had spoken with Lawrence and his family over the summer about his arrival in September following his highly successful 2024-25 season, which led Muskegon to the Clarke Cup title and was named MVP.

“Ultimately he decided he wanted to finish another year at Muskegon and come in the fall,” Pandolfo said. “As the season went on, he got injured early. We talked to him about a month ago and he was still committed to staying at Muskegon. They’ve been good to him there. Then, in the last bit, actually just recently, we mutually decided that maybe it would be best for him to come and help us.”

Rating his new 5-⭐️forward who doesn’t turn 18 until August, Pandolfo explained:

“Tynan is just a play driver, a center iceman who is a 60-yard player. He can drive the play to the middle of the ice. He has a motor with him; he doesn’t stop moving his feet. We are getting a very good player. I know he is young, but he has had a lot of success at the Hlinka [Gretzky Cup]. He has had a lot of success in the USHL. That often translates well to university.”

When asked if Lawrence, who will wear No. 11 for BU, might be focused on his draft ranking (he’s projected in the top 5), Pandolfo responded:

“I don’t think he’s too worried about the draft. He understands that if he helps our team and helps us win hockey games, he’s helping himself. He’s really mature for a younger player.”

Pandolfo continued, “It’s hard to sit here and compare anyone Macklin Celebrini because of what he did at BU and what he does at the National Hockey League level, but I see a lot of Macklin in Tynan. Similar qualities to their games. I don’t want to compare them, but that’s the way Tynan plays the game. He plays very hard at both ends of the ice. He is very good in the neutral zone, in attack, but he does not cheat.

Coincidentally, Lawrence and Celebrini — both highly regarded Canadian centers, though from opposite parts of the country — followed a similar path: high-scoring seasons at Shattuck St. Mary’s, followed by standout USHL seasons and then ending up at BU as 17-year-olds.

Comment on Sascha Boumedienne‘s strong performance in winning gold at the World Junior Championships, Pandolfo said: “It could help his confidence overall. Last year, when the US won [the WJC title]the difference between
Cole Hutson‘s game in the second half… and I think we can expect something similar from Sascha.

“You’re playing against the best players in the world in your age group. He played very well for him.” [Sweden]. They were heavily dependent on him and capital punishment. He played big minutes for them.”

Pandolfo also reported that freshman forward Ben Merrill
has recovered from his injury and will be back in the lineup on Friday.

Pandolfo acknowledged that with the addition of Lawrence and all hands now healthy, the team has more depth at forward and that the increased competition for ice time can only benefit the team.

►College Hockey Insider Mike McMahon wrote:

“In the eyes of many, Lawrence’s USHL performance has already put him directly in the conversation with McKenna for the No. 1 overall pick. For me, though, it’s hard to see him getting there had he stayed in the USHL. That’s no small feat in the league — the USHL and the CHL are at the top of the junior hockey ladder — but college hockey offers a different evaluative lens, with prospects regularly compared to older, more physically mature players. That made it attractive to McKenna And Keaton Verhoeff this season, and players like Adam Fantilli and Macklin Celebrini before them.”

He also pointed out that Lawrence is represented by “Quartexx Management, which also includes the former Terrier Lane Hutson as a client (they represent all of the Hutson brothers), along with Will Smith, Mitch Marner and nearly 100 other NHL players.

►PuckPreps’ Ryan Sikes answers the question “What Boston University Gets in Tynan Lawrence,” writes:

Offensively, Lawrence has a lot to deal with. He scores quickly, supports plays as a secondary creator and generates shots from throughout the offensive zone. His game revolves around puck control. He creates his own chances, sets up teammates and consistently conquers the zone with speed and elite stickhandling.

When he’s on the ice, the game tilts decisively in his team’s favor, both in shot volume and scoring opportunities. He is strong in the faceoff circle (won 55% of all draws with Muskegon this year), competes hard in puck battles, and contributes defensively through positioning and effort despite being only moderately physical.

● GoTeriers.com Men’s ice hockey adds Lawrence to roster


● Boston Hockey Blog Analysis: BU men’s hockey needs Tynan Lawrence more than he needs them. But can he solve the Terriers’ problems?

● Boston Hockey Blog Tynan Lawrence joins BU for the second semester (UPDATE)

Photo by Dan Koerner

►►THIS hockey writer Scott Weighart‘S second half preview explores three keys to unlocking success: building a strong finish in the first term with four wins in the last five matches; getting key players fully healthy (Sacha Boisvert, Conrad FondrkHutson and Merrill are all ready to go); and achieving consistency during games and from game to game.

►When Lawrence takes the ice for BU, he will be tied for the youngest player in Division 1. Now the youngest team in D1 (20.0 years before the addition of Lawrence) is getting even younger.

►Fresh off his gold medal heroics at the World Junior Championships, Boumedienne joined the Game Notes crew (@GameNotesBud) to find out, among other things, why he decided to play at BU.

Looking ahead

Elite Prospects’ post-WJC draft rankings has seven Terriers recruits in the top 100, led by the newly promoted Lawrence at #4. Caleb Malhotra is #12, Egor Shilov is #28, Lucas Schairer is #41, Braid Wassilyn is #57, Brady Knowledge is #84 and Rian Chudzinski is #97.

Chudzinski scored his 11th goal in Monctons 7-0 thumping from Gatineau. The former Dexter Southfield star has 17 points in 29 games.

Looking back

Macklin Celebrini’The extra attacker’s goal tied the game with 1:06 left in the third period, and then he forced an overtime turnover to set up the game winner as San Jose defeated the Kings, 4-3. His three-point night extended his point streak to 12 and his 67 (24G, 33A) points are third-best in the NHL.

Lane Hutson scored his eighth goal in Montreal’s 4–1 win against Calgary. He has 42 points in 42 games, third best among NHL blueliners. Joel Farabee‘s 10th was the Flames’ only goal.

In Chicago 7-3 victory against St. Louis, Matt Grzelcyk assisted on a pair of goals (9,10), while Ryan Greene picked up his 12th helper and Alex Vlasic his eighth.


Trevor Zegras scored the Flyers’ first two goals, his 16th and 17th, in a 5-2 victory above Anaheim. He has 41 points from 41 games.


Women’s team

Junior Marie Pietersenwho backstopped BU to the Friendship Series championship in Belfast, has been named Hockey East’s Stop It Goaltender of the Month.

● GoTerriers.com Pietersen was Hockey East goalie of the month

● Boston Hockey Blog How Mari Pietersen became the go-to goalie for BU women’s hockey


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