BOSTON – Former Boston University women's ice hockey player Karilyn Pilch will return to the program as the team's director of hockey operations, head coach Brian Durocher announced on Tuesday.
 
Pilch, who graduated cum laude from the Questrom School of Business in 2009, had spent the previous seven seasons as an assistant coach at St. Anselm. The Hawks enjoyed a winning season during Pilch's entire time there, including a 21-6-0 record in 2015-16. Pilch was responsible for recruiting in addition to working with the defense.
 
"My staff and I are happy to welcome Karilyn to our staff," Durocher said. "She has gained tremendous experience via her duties at St. Anslem under the direction of Kerstin Matthews. As an alum and former student-athlete at Boston University, she will bring a wealth of knowledge for this institution and our program."
 
In her new role at BU, Pilch will be help with the day-to-day operations of the program, including video breakdown and team travel. A former Terrier goaltender, Pilch won three games during the inaugural season of 2005-06.

The Terriers will host Whitby on Saturday in an exhibition contest before welcoming Providence to Walter Brown Arena for the regular-season opener on Sunday. Both contests are set for 3 p.m.