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In light of his hockey background, it may seem only natural
that Colorado Avalanche forward Chris Drury (CAS'98) is enthusiastic
about a new BU sports arena. A member of the 2001 Stanley
Cup Championship team, he is the most honored player in the
eighty-year history of BU hockey.
However, Drury points out happily, the facility will host
not only BU hockey and basketball games, but also "an
array of arts, cultural, and civic events that will enrich
life for BU's extended family and all the citizens of Boston."
Drury has earned numerous accolades with the Avalanche, including
the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's top rookie in 1999.
Still, he hasn't forgotten his alma mater, where he won the
Hobey Baker Award his senior year as the top college player
in the United States. He recently gave $100,000 to the Student
Village project.
"I made the donation because of all the things Boston
University has done for me," he says. "I had four
great years there, both academically and athletically. Everything
at BU, from my recruiting trip until I received my diploma,
was a great experience."
Drury is BU's all-time leading hockey scorer with 113 goals,
and third in points with 214. The Trumbull, Connecticut, native
was twice named USA Hockey's College Player of the Year and
twice voted the Walter Brown Award winner as the top American-born
player in New England. During his four years at BU, the Terriers
won the 1995 NCAA title, advanced to the NCAA finals three
times, and won four Beanpot tournaments and two Hockey East
tournament titles.
— Brian Fitzgerald
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