Multiple sources have confirmed that Boston University has called for a 3 PM press conference on Monday, where it is expected that long-time men's ice hockey head coach Jack Parker will announce his retirement effective the end of this season.
The Terriers finished the regular season with a 5-0 defeat of Northeastern, and snagged third place in Hockey East with a 15-10-2 record and 18-15-2 mark overall. BU will kick off the quarterfinals at Agganis Arena against Merrimack on Friday, the start of a best-of-three series.
Parker helped the Commonwealth Avenue program to national titles in 1978, 1995 and 2009.
The 67-year-old Boston-area native suited up for BU from 1965-68 and has been at the helm since 1973.
As of the conclusion of the 2012-13 season, Parker holds an 876-456-113 record all-time, which includes an incredible 24 NCAA Tournament appearances and 21 Beanpot championships during his tenure, along with eight in-season Hockey East championships and seven playoff conference titles.
His 894 wins is the most in NCAA history with a single school and Parker ranks third all-time on the wins list behind Ron Mason and rival head coach Jerry York of Boston College.
College Hockey News is reporting five possible replacement candidates: current Colorado Avalanche and former standout Joe Sacco, John Hynes, former player and current assistant Mike Bavis, former Bruins head coach Mike Sullivan and David Quinn.
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