Photo by: Getty Images
Peterson Becomes 106th Terrier to Skate in NHL
October 14, 2026 | Men's Ice Hockey
OTTAWA - Former Boston University men's ice hockey standout Dylan Peterson became the 106th Terrier to skate in the National Hockey League when he made his debut for the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night.
Peterson played 8:57, was a plus-1 and earned a fighting major during the Blues' 7-2 win over the Senators. In 115 career games with the Springfield Thunderbirds of the AHL, Peterson has totaled 25 goals and 22 assists for 47 points.Â
In four seasons at BU from 2020-24, Peterson skated in 119 games. He totaled 60 points on 26 goals and 34 assists, helping BU reach the NCAA Tournament three times. That includes back-to-back Frozen Four appearances in 2023 and 2024. As a senior, Peterson recorded a career-best 20 points on eight goals and 12 assists, including three points (1g, 2a) in the NCAA Sioux Falls Regional.
After Peterson's debut, 20 former Terrier standouts have appeared in an NHL game so far this season. Peterson also became the 13th Terrier to have played for head coach Jay Pandolfo that has made it to the NHL.
Peterson played 8:57, was a plus-1 and earned a fighting major during the Blues' 7-2 win over the Senators. In 115 career games with the Springfield Thunderbirds of the AHL, Peterson has totaled 25 goals and 22 assists for 47 points.Â
In four seasons at BU from 2020-24, Peterson skated in 119 games. He totaled 60 points on 26 goals and 34 assists, helping BU reach the NCAA Tournament three times. That includes back-to-back Frozen Four appearances in 2023 and 2024. As a senior, Peterson recorded a career-best 20 points on eight goals and 12 assists, including three points (1g, 2a) in the NCAA Sioux Falls Regional.
After Peterson's debut, 20 former Terrier standouts have appeared in an NHL game so far this season. Peterson also became the 13th Terrier to have played for head coach Jay Pandolfo that has made it to the NHL.
Sunday, October 11
Friday, October 02
Monday, June 29
Thursday, March 12
