College Sports
Jay Pandolfo’s name had been bandied about earlier this offseason as eight NHL franchises, including the Bruins, searched for new head coaches.
But the Boston University men’s hockey coach, who played four seasons with the Terriers before signing with the New Jersey Devils in 1996, doesn’t appear eager to leave BU any time soon.
Already under contract for next season, Pandolfo on Wednesday agreed to a multiyear extension. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“I’ve said that choosing to play at Boston University was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, and the same is true about coming back here to coach,” Pandolfo said in a statement released by the school. “It’s been an absolute honor to be the head coach at BU and I’m excited for the future of our program.”
BU has gone 81-35-4 in three seasons under Pandolfo, advancing to the Frozen Four each time, including this past spring, when the Terriers reached the national championship game before falling to Western Michigan.
The Terriers figure to be back in the mix in 2025-26 as well, with the return of Cole Hutson and Cole Eiserman, among others.
Pandolfo thanked associate head coach Joe Pereira, assistant coach Kim Brandvold, and the team’s support staff in his statement.
“Finally, I want to thank all the players I’ve been fortunate to coach during my time here,” said Pandolfo. “They represent the university with tremendous pride and that has translated into success on the ice and in the classroom. Working with them every day has been such a…