BU Gets Another Blueliner

Avon Old Farms Big Man Patrick MacGregor to Join Terriers in the Fall

According to a US Hockey Report story (which you will need a log-in to read) Jack Parker and his band of recruiters have landed a significant freshman for the fall to take the place of the Big Three Defenseman BU lost this off-season.

Patrick MacGregor, who weighs in at 6'4" and 210 pounds, spent the past two seasons skating for Avon Old Farms.  According to the story on USHR, MacGregor brings "size, strength, and the ability to both clear out in front and get the puck out of his end efficiently."

It sounds like MacGregor could be a solid addition to a defnsive corps that often focuses too much on scoring goals as opposed to preventing them.  It seems as if te coaching staff may be looking to replace the big, stay at home presence that Gryba brought to the table.

Along with rising sophomore Max Nicastro, who also is a defense first defenseman, the Terriers seem to be suring up the defense in front of Kieran Millan fairly effectively.  MacGregor will come to BU along with fellow defenseman Adam Clendening.  That's still two to replace three departing blue-liners, but the situation just improved dramatically for BU.