An explosive goal scorer, Fred Bassi starred for Jack Kelley's talent-laden hockey squads of the mid-60s.
The 1967 graduate concluded his career with 80 goals and 61 assists.
As a sophomore, Fred helped spark the team to a 25-6 mark and a third-place finish at the ECACs. For his efforts, he was named to the ECAC All-Tournament team, received Honorable Mention All-New England honors and was voted the team's Most Improved Player. On the season, Bassi netted 15 goals and 13 assists and closed with a flurry, scoring at least once in 10 of the final 13 contests.
Joining the widely-acclaimed "Gray Line" the next year, Bassi enjoyed his best campaign as a Terrier. Matched with Bruce Fennie and Dennis O'Connell, he led the team in scoring (64 points) and goals (35). Eight multiple-goal efforts, one of which came in the 6-4 win over Boston College in the Beanpot, showed just how explosive he was.
The Terriers skated to a 27-8 mark that season, finishing third in the ECACs and fourth at the National Championships. Bassi reaped a series of awards, including All-America, All-East, and All-New England. He was also selected team Most Valuable Player.
Continuing to demonstrate his ability in a big game, Bassi's senior year was highlighted by a five-goal display versus Princeton, four scored against Army and three at the expense of Harvard. The Niagara Falls, Ontario, native also tallied twice in the NCAA semifinal victory over Michigan State. The Terriers finished 25-5-1 that season, and Bassi's 30 goals and 19 assists were the fifth-highest on the team.
Bassi played professional hockey after graduation, before returning to Boston University in pursuit of a master's degree.
