Boston University Athletic Hall of Fame

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Richard Rodenhiser

  • Class
    1953
  • Induction
    1984
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Ice Hockey

A native of Malden, Massachusetts, Dick Rodenhiser played center for two season for the Terriers under coach Harry Cleverly.

As a freshman, he helped the varsity to a 15-3-1 record and was chosen All-New England, Most Outstanding Forward and Rookie of the Year in New England.

As a sophomore, Rodenhiser led the Terriers in scoring with 29 goals and 20 assists and helped Boston University to the NCAA Tournament. The Terriers finished with a 14-7-1 record in 1952-53. Rodenhiser received All-New England honors and was voted the Most Outstanding Forward for the second straight year. He was also the team's only All-American.

The captain-elect for the 1953-54 Terrier squad, Rodenhiser chose to play for the U.S. National Hockey Team. In 1956, he was a member of the Olympic team that won a silver medal at Cortina, Italy. In 1960, Rodenhiser won a gold medal as a member of the 1960 Olympic team at Squaw Valley. 

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