 He idolized his elder brother Terry , who was considered a top NHL prospect until Terry 's career was ended when he suffered a broken neck after being hit from behind into the boards during a college game . While his brother was highly sought by American universities , John received only two scholarship offers , choosing to play for Boston University ( BU ) in 1983 . 
 He idolized his elder brother Terry , <a href='null_relcl' title='1'><mark>who</mark></a>was considered a top NHL prospect until Terry <a href='null_genetive' title='2'><mark>'s</mark></a>career was ended when he suffered a broken neck after being hit from behind into the boards during a college game . While his brother was highly sought by American universities , John received only two scholarship offers , choosing to play for Boston University ( BU ) in 1983 . 
He idolized his elder homeboy Terry , was considered a top NHL prospect until Terry  career was ended when he suffered a broken neck after being hit from behind into da boards during a college game . While his brother was highly sought by American universities , John received only 2 scholarship offers , choosing to play for Boston University ( BU ) in 1983 .