Other Olympic Medal-winning Terriers
BU's hockey program has been represented in 16 of the past 18 Olympic ice hockey tournaments dating back to 1936, with Terriers making a total of 41 appearances. In addition to the U.S. squad, BU players have suited up for Canada, Japan, Italy and the Netherlands. Five gold medals and 18 medals overall have been awarded to BU players, including the four on the 1980 team.
Medal-winning Terriers:
- 1936: John Lax (U.S.) and Paul Rowe (U.S.) win bronze medals.
- 1952: Joseph Czamota (U.S.) wins silver medal.
- 1956: Dick Rodenhiser (U.S.) wins silver medal.
- 1960: Dick Rodenhiser (U.S.) wins gold medal.
- 1972: Tim Regan (U.S.) wins silver medal.
- 1980: Mike Eruzione, Jim Craig, Jack O'Callahan, Dave Silk win gold medals playing for United States.
- 1994: Adrian Aucoin (Canada) wins silver medal.
- 2002: Tony Amonte, Chris Drury, Tom Poti, Keith Tkachuk, Scott Young win silver medals playing for United States.
- 2010: Chris Drury, Ryan Whitney win silver medals playing for United States.
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