Boston University Hockey Team Braves Blizzard to Reach Practice

Players walk through heavy snow in full uniform to make it to team practice.

Feb. 23, 2026 at 7:53pm

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Despite a major blizzard hitting Boston, the Boston University men's hockey team was determined to make it to their scheduled practice on Monday. Players were spotted walking down the sidewalk on Commonwealth Avenue in their full uniforms, hockey sticks in hand, as they battled through the heavy snow and wind to reach the team's practice facility.

Why it matters

The dedication and perseverance shown by the Boston University hockey team in making it to practice during the blizzard highlights the team's commitment to their sport and their program, even in the face of challenging weather conditions that forced the closure of the university's campuses.

The details

Junior defenseman Aiden Celebrini, a Vancouver native who was drafted by the Canucks in 2023, was among the players walking to practice. Celebrini noted that they "need to get our time in" and were "enduring the blizzard" to make it to the scheduled practice. The Terriers are currently 14-15-2 on the season with a 10-11-0 record in Hockey East.

  • The blizzard hit Boston on Monday, February 23, 2026.

The players

Aiden Celebrini

A junior defenseman for the Boston University hockey team who was drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in 2023.

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What they’re saying

“Just headed to practice on a snowy Monday. It's pretty nice weather out. We need to get our time in. So we're enduring the blizzard that we've got going on.”

— Aiden Celebrini, Junior Defenseman (CBS News Boston)

What’s next

The Terriers are scheduled to continue their season with a game against rival Boston College on Friday, February 28th.

The takeaway

The dedication and perseverance shown by the Boston University hockey team in making it to practice during the blizzard is a testament to their commitment to their sport and their program, even in the face of challenging weather conditions that forced the closure of the university's campuses.