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NCAA men’s hockey tournament bubble; how to watch Beanpot final
While the biggest prize in college hockey clearly is the national championship trophy, in one corner of the sport’s landscape, that accolade has a rival: the Beanpot.
The 72nd tournament, which features Boston College, Boston University, Northeastern and Harvard, concludes Monday at TD Garden with BC facing BU in the championship game (7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+).
Both teams are ranked in the top 10 in the country (BC is No. 1, BU is No. 8 in the most recent polls), but even in years when the Beanpot doesn’t have national implications of that magnitude, the energy, desire and hatred boil over for the schools and their fans.
This year’s final has a different twist, however. Nine of the players — six from BC, three from BU — were teammates at the IIHF World Junior Championship, where they won the gold medal for Team USA in January. At least one member of the Eagles or Terriers scored or assisted on all but one of the 37 goals the U.S. scored in the tournament.
Any friendships will be on hold Monday night.
“It’s just understanding that you can’t have any friends out there,” BC freshman James Hagens told the Boston Globe last month. “You might play with them for a while. They might be your best buddies, but you just have to understand it’s a hockey game, and you have to go out there and win.”
BU’s Cole Eiserman expressed similar sentiments. “You battle with those guys, get close to those guys, but I think we’re all competitive guys,” he told the Globe. “We want to win for our own school.”
The teams met in a home-and-home series in January, with BC sweeping by scores of 6-2 and 2-0. But BU will gladly accept those results in exchange for a trophy-lifting win Monday night. The Terriers last won the Beanpot in 2022, while BC’s most recent championship was in 2016. Northeastern has won five of the last six tournaments.
While Monday’s game will not count in the Hockey East standings, conference races are heating up around the country as the selection of the NCAA tournament field nears.
The NCAA field includes the winners of the six conference tournaments — Atlantic, Big Ten, CCHA, ECAC, Hockey East and NCHC — and 10 at-large teams based on the PairWise rankings.
Conference tournament championship games are scheduled for March 22, with the NCAA tournament selections to be announced March 23. Regionals will be held March 27-30, with the Frozen Four on April 10 and 12 in St. Louis. Every NCAA tournament game, including the selection show, will be on ESPN networks and streamed on ESPN+.
Here’s a look at where the NCAA field stands, with teams listed in order of the PairWise rankings as of Feb. 9.
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Frozen Four or bust
The head of the class this season, these teams are odds-on favorites to make it to St. Louis.
No. 1 Boston CollegeRecord: 21-4-1, 13-3-1 Hockey East
Last week’s results: Beat Northeastern 8-2; won at New Hampshire 4-2
Key games: Feb. 10 vs. BU (Beanpot championship)
No. 2 Michigan StateRecord: 22-5-3, 13-4-3 Big Ten
Last week’s results: Lost to Michigan 2-1; beat Michigan 6-1
Key games: Feb. 21-22 vs. Penn State
No. 3 MinnesotaRecord: 21-6-3, 12-4-2 Big Ten
Last week’s results: Did not play
Key games: Feb. 14-15 at Michigan; Feb. 21-22 vs. Ohio State
Safe and sound
These teams are all but assured a spot in the NCAA field as either a conference champion or via an at-large spot.
No. 4 MaineRecord: 18-5-4, 10-3-4 Hockey East
Last week’s results: Tied at Providence 3-3; won at Providence 1-0 (OT)
Key games: Feb. 21 at UConn; March 7-8 at UMass
No. 5 Western MichiganRecord: 20-5-1, 13-2-1 NCHC
Last week’s results: Beat St. Cloud State 4-0 and 6-1
Key games: Feb. 14-15 vs. Omaha; Feb. 21-22 at Arizona State
No. 6 ProvidenceRecord: 16-7-5, 6-6-5 Hockey East
Last week’s results: Tied Maine 3-3; lost to Maine 1-0 (OT)
Key games: Feb. 14-15 home-and-home vs. BU; Feb. 22 vs. UMass-Lowell
No. 7 Ohio StateRecord: 18-8-2, 11-6-1 Big Ten
Last week’s results: Won at Notre Dame 5-1 and 5-1
Key games: Feb. 21-22 at Minnesota; Feb. 27-28 vs. Michigan
No. 8 UConnRecord: 15-10-3, 8-8-3 Hockey East
Last week’s results: Lost to UMass 5-4; beat UMass-Lowell 5-4 (OT)
Key games: Feb. 21 vs. Maine; Feb. 25 vs. BU
No. 9 DenverRecord: 20-7-1, 9-6-1 NCHC
Last week’s results: Won at Arizona State 5-4 (OT); lost at Arizona State 6-5 (OT)
Key games: Feb. 14-15 vs. North Dakota; March 7-8 home-and-home vs. Colorado College
No. 10 Boston UniversityRecord: 15-10-1, 10-6-1 Hockey East
Last week’s results: Beat Harvard 7-1; lost at Merrimack 2-1 (OT)
Key games: Feb. 10 vs. BC (Beanpot championship); Feb. 14-15 home-and-home vs. Providence
In the field — for now
UMass-Lowell has slipped a few notches with three losses in four games, while Michigan and Arizona State improved their standing this past weekend with splits against Michigan State and Denver, respectively.
No. 11 UMass-LowellRecord: 14-10-3, 7-8-2 Hockey East
Last week’s results: Lost to Vermont 5-3; lost at UConn 5-4 (OT)
Key games: Feb. 22 at Providence; Feb. 27-March 1 home-and-home vs. UMass
No. 12 MichiganRecord: 16-12-2, 10-9-1 Big Ten
Last week’s results: Won at Michigan State 2-1; lost to Michigan State 6-1
Key games: Feb. 14-15 vs. Minnesota; Feb. 27-28 at Ohio State
No. 13 Arizona StateRecord: 17-10-1, 12-6-0 NCHC
Last week’s results: Lost to Denver 5-4 (OT); beat Denver 6-5 (OT)
Key games: Feb. 21-22 vs. Western Michigan; Feb. 28-March 1 at Omaha
One-bid league champs
It’s looking more and more likely we’ll have three one-bid leagues — the ECAC, CCHA and Atlantic. Quinnipiac and Minnesota State are on the fringes of the at-large bubble, but if they fail to win their conference tournaments, the losses along the way seem likely to dash their at-large hopes.
Quinnipiac leads a tight ECAC race, with the top five teams within five points of each other, while Minnesota State has a solid hold on first place in the CCHA. So we’re penciling the Bobcats and Mavericks in the NCAA field for now.
In the Atlantic, Sacred Heart, Holy Cross and Bentley are within one point of each other in the league standings — although Holy Cross and Bentley have played two fewer games than Sacred Heart — and are bunched together in the PairWise. We gave the nod to the Crusaders, who are one spot ahead of Bentley in the PairWise, but as with the other three leagues in this group, it will all come down to the conference tournament.
QuinnipiacRecord: 17-9-2, 11-4-1 ECAC (No. 15 in PairWise)
Last week’s results: Beat St. Lawrence 6-1; lost to Clarkson 3-2 (OT)
Key games: Feb. 14 at Union; Feb. 28 at Clarkson
Minnesota StateRecord: 20-8-2, 15-5-2 CCHA (No. 17 in PairWise)
Last week’s results: Beat Augustana 4-1 and 2-1
Key games: Feb. 21-22 at Lake Superior State
Holy CrossRecord: 17-11-2, 16-4-2 Atlantic (No. 30 in PairWise)
Last week’s results: Won at RIT 9-2 and 3-0
Key games: Feb. 20 vs. Bentley; Feb. 24 vs. AIC
On the bubble
Assuming there will be three conference champions outside of the top 16 in PairWise, teams below No. 13 will be out of luck in terms of grabbing an at-large NCAA bid. But the standings in this range are very tight, with positions changing with almost every result. These teams will have opportunities for key wins to gain critical PairWise capital, but the margin for error is slim.
No. 14 UMassRecord: 15-11-2, 6-8-2 Hockey East
Last week’s results: Won at UConn 5-4
Key games: Feb. 14-15 home-and-home vs. BC; Feb. 27-March 1 home-and-home vs. UMass-Lowell
No. 16 Penn StateRecord: 14-11-3, 5-10-3 Big Ten
Last week’s results: Won at Wisconsin 2-0 and 6-2
Key games: Feb. 21-22 at Michigan State; Feb. 28-March 1 vs. Minnesota
No. 18 New Hampshire Record: 11-12-3, 3-11-2 Hockey East
Last week’s results: Lost to BC 4-2; lost to Merrimack 5-4
Key games: Feb. 14-15 at Maine; Feb. 28-March 1 home-and-home vs. BC
The NCAA men’s hockey tournament bubble is heating up as teams compete for a spot in the Frozen Four. One of the most anticipated matchups is the Beanpot final, featuring some of the top college hockey programs in the country.If you’re looking to catch all the action from the Beanpot final, here’s how you can watch:
1. TV Broadcast: The Beanpot final will be broadcast on ESPN or ESPN2. Check your local listings for the exact channel and time.
2. Online Streaming: If you don’t have access to a TV, you can stream the game online through the ESPN app or website. Just log in with your cable provider information to watch live.
3. Watch Parties: Gather your friends and fellow hockey fans for a watch party to cheer on your favorite team. Host a viewing party at home or head to a local sports bar to catch all the action.
4. Social Media: Follow the NCAA men’s hockey tournament and participating teams on social media for live updates, highlights, and behind-the-scenes content.
Don’t miss out on the excitement of the Beanpot final and support your favorite team as they battle for college hockey supremacy. Let the madness of March continue on the ice!
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#NCAA #mens #hockey #tournament #bubble #watch #Beanpot #finalBoston College Men’s Hockey vs. Northeastern: Beanpot Semifinal Preview
Here we are, folks! It’s almost the first Monday of February, which means it’s time for the first round of the Beanpot. The Eagles will take on the Northeastern Huskies — the defending Beanpot champions — in the first round on Monday night.
WHO:
#1 Boston College Eagles (19-4-1) vs Northeastern University Huskies (9-12-3)
WHERE:
TD Garden, Boston, MA
WHEN:
Monday, February 3. Puck drop is at 8PM.
HOW TO WATCH:
The game will be live on NESN.
FOLLOW ALONG:
@bcinterruption and @bc_mhockey on Twitter.
PREVIEW:
The Eagles have already taken on the Huskies earlier this season, beating them 3-0 at home before falling 4-2 to them at Matthews Arena. Since then, the Huskies have gone 7-6-0 — they are 4-3-0 in January, and are entering this matchup off of two straight Hockey East losses to Merrimack and Maine.
On offense, the Huskies are led by junior Jack Williams, who has 29 points in 24 games, followed by junior Cam Lund who has 26 points.
In net, sophomore Cameron Whitehead has a .915 save percentage in 24 games, and made 30 saves in the Huskies’ win against BC last semester. Their freshman goaltender, Quentin Sigurdson, has appeared in relief twice this season, and has a .800 save percentage in two games.
The Boston College Men’s Hockey team is gearing up for a highly anticipated matchup against Northeastern in the Beanpot Semifinal. The Eagles have had a strong season so far, sitting at the top of the Hockey East standings with a 16-4-1 record. They are led by top scorers Alex Newhook and Marc McLaughlin, who have been key contributors on offense.On the other side, Northeastern has also had a successful season, currently sitting in second place in the Hockey East standings with a 14-7-2 record. The Huskies are led by standout forward Dylan Jackson, who leads the team in points.
This semifinal matchup promises to be a thrilling battle between two of the top teams in the conference. The Eagles will need to bring their A-game in order to come out on top against a talented Northeastern squad. The winner of this game will advance to the Beanpot Final, where they will face off against either Boston University or Harvard.
Fans can catch all the action live at TD Garden on February 7th. Be sure to tune in to see which team will come out on top and advance to the Beanpot Final. Let’s go Eagles! #BCEagles #BeanpotSemifinal.
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Seven Players To Watch In Talent-Loaded Beanpot Tournament
Some of the best talent college hockey has to offer will take center stage during the Dunkin’ Beanpot at TD Garden.
It feels like Boston College is bursting at the seams with NHL prospects while Boston University, Northeastern and Harvard have their share of top-tier difference-makers ready to make an impact on the tournament.
The high-end skill sets will be on display starting Monday night when BU takes on Harvard in the first semifinal at 5 p.m. ET followed by BC squaring off in the night cap against Northeastern, which is scheduled for 8 p.m. Both games can be seen on NESN.
Here are seven players to have an eye on in the Beanpot:
Gabe Perreault, Boston College
Perreault certainly won’t hear cheers much longer at TD Garden since he’s a 2023 first-round pick (No. 23 overall) of the New York Rangers. But Perreault gives Eagles fans something to cheer about all the time with his dynamic ability. The sophomore forward leads the No. 1-ranked team in the country with 32 points from nine goals and 23 assists. Perreault’s assist total ranks second in the nation.Story continues below advertisement
Quinn Hutson, Boston University
Hutson is just the latest from his family to star for the Terriers — his brother, Lane, had a ton of success with BU, which has now carried over with the Montreal Canadiens. The junior forward is as well-balanced as they come, logging 15 goals and 15 assists on the season. It’s the third straight season Hutson has tallied at least 15 goals and he’s on pace this season to set new career highs.Ryan Leonard, Boston College
Leonard has lived up to the billing of being the No. 8 overall pick by the Washington Capitals in the 2023 NHL Draft since stepping foot onto the Chestnut Hill campus. That’s not an easy feat. The sophomore forward enters the tournament as the top goal-scorer in the nation with 22 tallies and he also has eight assists for 30 points. The Amherst, Mass., native definitely has the look of a player who will make a name for himself in the NHL.Jack Williams, Northeastern
Williams will have a big say in Northeastern trying to capture a Beanpot three-peat. He leads the Huskies with 12 goals and 17 assists for 29 points. The junior forward also has three game-winning goals under his belt this season and showed his ability to come up clutch during last year’s Beanpot when he netted the game-tying goal in the championship game against BU.James Hagens, Boston College
Macklin Celebrini starred for BU last season and performed well on the Beanpot stage before becoming the No. 1 overall pick in the NHL draft. Hagens is looking to do the same. The highly touted NHL prospect is having a solid freshman season with the Eagles. He’s done more setting up than scoring with 21 assists compared to six goals, but he’s an adept playmaker even though he just turned 18 years old three months ago.Story continues below advertisement
Joe Miller, Harvard
The 2020 Toronto Maple Leafs sixth-round draft pick will look to leave an imprint on the Beanpot. The junior forward leads the Crimson with 15 points off four goals and 11 assists. If Harvard can make some noise in the tournament, Miller likely will be at the center of it.Jacob Fowler, Boston College
Fowler is the favorite to win the Eberly Award, which is given to the top goalie of the tournament. The sophomore netminder has been rock-solid in net all season, boasting a spectacular 1.63 goals-against average an .938 save percentage en route to a 17-3-1 record with six shutouts. Two more good games from Fowler and he could walk away with some hardware.Honorable Mention: Teddy Stiga (BC), Cole Eiserman (BU), Cam Lund (Northeastern), Drew Fortescue (BC).
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The Beanpot Tournament is one of the most prestigious college hockey tournaments in the country, featuring teams from Boston University, Boston College, Harvard, and Northeastern University. With so much talent on the ice, there are several players to keep an eye on during this year’s tournament. Here are seven players to watch:1. Spencer Knight (Boston College) – The highly touted goaltender is a top NHL prospect and has been instrumental in Boston College’s success this season.
2. Trevor Zegras (Boston University) – The skilled forward and Anaheim Ducks prospect is a dynamic playmaker who can change the game in an instant.
3. Matt Boldy (Boston College) – Another top NHL prospect, Boldy is a scoring machine and a key player for Boston College.
4. Devin Levi (Northeastern University) – The goaltender has been stellar for Northeastern this season and will be a key player in the tournament.
5. Jack DeBoer (Harvard) – The freshman forward has been a standout for Harvard this season and will be a player to watch in the tournament.
6. Jay O’Brien (Boston University) – The forward has been on a tear this season and will look to continue his hot streak in the tournament.
7. Dylan Jackson (Northeastern University) – The defenseman has been a key player for Northeastern this season and will look to make an impact in the tournament.
These players are just a few of the talented athletes competing in this year’s Beanpot Tournament. Be sure to tune in to see some of the best college hockey players in action.
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Northeastern Men’s Hockey Team Pursues Beanpot Threepeat
Northeastern, which has created a Beanpot dynasty while winning five of the past six tournaments, faces a tough test at 8 p.m. Monday against the top-ranked Eagles.
Team captain Jack Williams (15) grew up with the dream of playing in the Beanpot. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University Northeastern has won five of the past six men’s Beanpots, marking an era of domination unequaled in school history. Now the Huskies are seeking to add to that legend by pursuing a third straight title at the expense of the top team in the country.
Northeastern takes on No. 1 Boston College at 8 p.m. Monday at TD Garden (televised by NESN and streaming on ESPN+).
The talented Eagles (19-4-1), having retained many of the stars who drove them to the NCAA final last season, are led by Hobey Baker player-of-the-year candidates Ryan Leonard (22 goals) and Gabe Perreault (32 points), as well as Jacob Fowler, who is arguably the best goaltender in the nation.
The Huskies (9-12-3) have spent much of this season working 15 new players into the program. That investment yielded a recent streak of five wins in six games that gives Northeastern hope of maintaining its run of success at the Beanpot.
Feeding that optimism are two juniors who have never experienced a loss at the Beanpot — team captain Jack Williams (12 goals and 29 points) and assistant captain Cam Lund (11 goals and 26 points). They also happen to be the team’s most productive forwards.
“There’s so much hype and pressure that goes into it,” says Northeastern coach Jerry Keefe, who is 5-1 at the Beanpot. “You’ve got to know how to win pressure games, tight games. You look at last year, we won two overtime games — and the year before we went to a shootout (to win the 2023 Beanpot).
“So the experience part is huge. And I think once you win one, you get the taste of it, it makes you even hungrier to win more,” Keefe adds.
Williams grew up in Biddeford, Maine, with the dream of representing Northeastern at the Beanpot.
“It was a lifelong goal coming to the school,” says Williams, who attended multiple Beanpots before hoisting the trophy on the TD Garden ice the past two years. “The team is able to get up for big-time games. We’ve had great success in this tournament and we’re looking to keep that rolling this year.”
Cam Lund (12) is — like his friend Williams — undefeated at the Beanpot. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University The Huskies split two November games against BC, losing 3-0 on the road and winning 4-2 at Matthews Arena.
“It’s a challenge every year in this tournament, right?” Keefe says. “They’re obviously very good in transition. We’ve got to make sure that we manage the puck really well, and we’re going to have to bear down on our chances because they’ve got a very good goaltender.
“So it’s going to take a great effort — but that’s what you need in these games. If you’re going to win, you’ve got to play your best and that’s what we’re going to have to do against them,” he continues.
Williams’ partnership with Lund will be crucial. The two friends have devoted a lot of practice time to learning how to complement each other.
“We play so well together and it starts off the ice,” says Williams, a 5-foot-11-inch forward. “We spend so much time together. So there’s nothing that I don’t feel I can say to him at any moment, and I think it’s the same [from] him to me. We can keep each other accountable while trying to be the best players that we can be.”
The 6-foot-2 Lund has spent the past three summers at the development camps of the San Jose Sharks, who picked him in the second round (No. 34 overall) of the 2022 NHL Draft.
“My defensive zone is something I’ve tried to take a lot of pride in since I’ve gotten to college,” says Lund, who grew up watching the Beanpot in his hometown of Bridgewater, Massachusetts, an hour south of Northeastern’s Boston campus. “The older guys, we lead by example and I think all the guys buy into it.”
The Huskies had a deep, seasoned rotation when they beat Harvard to win the 2023 title. Last year as underdogs they knocked off No. 3 Boston University.
Getting a full team effort against BC will be crucial for the Huskies, who have been seeking consistency all season.
“When things aren’t going right and things are tough — and there’s been a lot of those moments, especially this year for us — it’s about going back to the basics of the game,” Williams says. “Just having fun with it, being a kid, remembering why you play. It’s the love of the game that’s always driven me to keep getting better.”
If they need that little bit of extra motivation, the Huskies will be counting on the DogHouse to deliver it.
“The Northeastern fans are unreal,” Lund says. “We have the best fans out of all the teams, so having them behind us definitely helps us. We really appreciate them.”
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The Northeastern Men’s Hockey Team is on a mission to make history as they pursue a third consecutive Beanpot title. After back-to-back victories in 2020 and 2021, the Huskies are looking to solidify their dominance in the prestigious tournament. Led by head coach Jim Madigan, the team is stacked with talent and experience. Captain Jordan Harris and standout players such as Devon Levi, Sam Colangelo, and Gunnarwolfe Fontaine are prepared to lead the charge and defend their title. The Beanpot tournament, which features Northeastern, Boston College, Boston University, and Harvard, is a highly anticipated event in the college hockey world. The Huskies will face tough competition, but they are determined to come out on top once again. With a strong mix of skill, determination, and teamwork, the Northeastern Men’s Hockey Team is ready to make history and secure their third consecutive Beanpot title. Stay tuned to see if they can pull off the threepeat and continue their reign as champions. #GoHuskies #BeanpotThreepeat
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#Northeastern #Mens #Hockey #Team #Pursues #Beanpot #Threepeat2025 Men’s Beanpot Begins Monday: Here’s What You Need to Know | BU Today
Boston University plays Harvard in the opening round at TD Garden
February has arrived and with it comes one of Boston’s most iconic college sports events: the annual Men’s Beanpot, now marking its 72nd year. The ice hockey tournament pits four major greater Boston college teams against one another.
The 2025 Dunkin’ Beanpot begins Monday, February 3. The No. 10 Boston University men’s hockey team will take on the tournament’s only nonconference opponent when they play Harvard at 5 pm at TD Garden. The two teams met earlier this season in an October 19 exhibition game: a 2-2 nailbiter shoot-out.
Following Monday’s semifinal matchup, reigning champion Northeastern will battle No. 1 Boston College at 8 pm in a top-billed matchup. The winners of each game will return on Monday, February 10, at 7:30 pm to crown a champion, with the losers playing a consolation game, at 4:30 pm. “I don’t think it matters how any of the four teams are doing throughout the course of the year. This tournament takes on a life of its own,” BU head coach Jay Pandolfo (CAS’96) said during the January 27 Beanpot Media Day. “You can’t replicate this tournament anywhere else.”
Here’s what you need to know about each team heading into the semifinals:
Boston University
The Terriers have had an up-and-down season to date. Looking to fill the glaring vacancy left by last season’s departing point leaders Macklin Celebrini, winner of the 2024 Hobey Baker Award (given to the top NCAA men’s ice hockey player), and Lane Hutson, the team reloaded with a crop of new talent, including eight freshmen and two transfers. The team stands at 14-9-1 on the season, ranking third in Hockey East standings.
The program’s youth was on display throughout the roller-coaster first half of the season before they began to find their groove as the new year started. The Terriers won four straight games before the late January high-tension Boston College series, where the Terriers dropped two to their crosstown foe.
Two freshmen who have stood out for the Terriers are forward Cole Eiserman (CAS’28) and defenseman Cole Hutson (CAS’28). The two, along with forward Brandon Svoboda (SHA’28), won a gold medal as part of Team USA in the World Juniors Championship over winter break. Eiserman leads the team in goals, with 15, and Hutson leads the team in assists, with 17.
Three members of the team’s leadership group round out the top five in scoring for the Terriers. Assistant captain Quinn Hutson (SHA’26) leads the team with 30 points, followed by cocaptains Ryan Greene (COM’26) at 26 and Shane Lachance (SHA’27) at 23.
In net, goaltender Mathieu Caron (CAS’25) has started for the majority of the season, posting a .898 save percentage and a 3.17 goals-against average. Freshman goaltender Mikhail Yegorov (CAS’28), who arrived at BU just last month, earned the start in BU’s January 25 game against Boston College. He dominated in that one appearance, with 23 saves and one goal allowed.
It’s unclear whether Pandolfo will lean on experience or the hot hand for the first Beanpot game. He wasn’t shy about praising the new netminder’s performance during Beanpot media day, however.
“We gave [Yegorov] the opportunity, and I thought he was excellent. The composure, the confidence,” Pandolfo said. “Never playing a college team and playing against the No. 1 team in a hostile environment on the road, he was pretty damn good.”
When the Terriers, who own the most Beanpot Championships, with 31, take on Harvard in the opening round of play, they’ll have history on their side: they own a 30-18 Beanpot record against the Crimson. And, they are in search of their first Beanpot title since 2022, when they defeated Northeastern 1-0.
BU players celebrating during an exhibition game against Harvard October 19 at Agganis Arena. The Terriers have a 30-18 record against the Crimson in the Beanpot. Photo by Kaeli Talora/BU Athletics “This is when the season starts to ramp up and starts to get more fun, more competitive games, more meaningful games, so we’re really excited,” says assistant captain Devin Kaplan (SHA’26).
Boston College
The top-ranked Eagles enter the Beanpot with a 19-4-1 record and a 5-1 record against Beanpot teams this season. The only outlier is the team they face on Monday—Northeastern, who bested them 3-0 on November 22.
While the Eagles find themselves a national championship contender year after year, they haven’t found much success in recent Beanpots. They haven’t played in a championship game since 2019, when they lost to the Huskies 4-2, and their last Beanpot title came in 2016.
This year’s team is one of the program’s most formidable in recent memory. Its top line,which includes sophomore Gabe Perreault and freshmen James Hagens and Teddy Stiga, is one of the best in the nation. Sophomore assistant captain Ryan Leonard leads the NCAA in goals per game and is a front-runner for this year’s Hobey Baker award.
Sophomore goaltender Jacob Fowler is a brick wall in net and leads Hockey East in save percentage. He earned his sixth shutout of the year against BU on January 25.
Northeastern University
While the Huskies have the fewest Beanpot titles of the four participating teams, they’ve been on a hot streak in recent years. They’re in search of their third-straight Beanpot title, their sixth in the last seven years.
But Northeastern has skated to an underwhelming 9-12-3 record on the season, ranking ninth in Hockey East.
Forward Jack Williams leads Northeastern in scoring, with 12 goals and 17 assists, ranking fifth in the conference. The team’s top-six scorers enter the tournament with championship experience.
The Huskies are 14-34 against BC in the Beanpot, but their recent tournament magic and experience defeating the Eagles earlier this season could be all they need to pull off a win.
Harvard University
The Crimson are the only non–Hockey East team in the tournament and their 7-11-2 record places them sixth in the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC). Harvard has won 11 Beanpot titles, their most recent in 2017, marking the longest drought among the four teams.
The last time BU and Harvard met in the semifinals, the Terriers won 4-3, en route to the 2022 championship.
Junior forward Joe Miller leads the Crimson in scoring, with 15 points, while junior Casey Severo leads the team in goals, with 8. The team runs a two-goalie system, with freshman Ben Charette, who owns a .920 save percentage, and junior Aku Koskenvuo, who is at .903.
A key for Harvard will be discipline since their 41st-ranked penalty kill may struggle against BU’s 7th-ranked power play. Luckily for the Crimson, the team owns the second-least penalty minutes per game in the NCAA.
The BU Student Alumni Association is hosting a free watch party for students at Sunset Cantina during the Beanpot semifinal game, starting at 4:30 pm. Light appetizers will be provided. Advance registration is required; register here. The first 100 students to arrive will receive a specialty Beanpot swag item.
The 72nd Dunkin’ Men’s Beanpot semifinal games are Monday, February 3, at TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston. BU will take on Harvard at 5 pm; Northeastern will face BC at 8 pm. The consolation and championship games will be Monday, February 10, at 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm. All games will be played at TD Garden. Purchase tickets for the men’s Beanpot tournament here; all games will be broadcast live on NESN and streamed live on ESPN+
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The 2025 Men’s Beanpot hockey tournament is set to kick off on Monday, and fans are gearing up for an exciting week of intense competition on the ice. Here’s everything you need to know to stay in the loop:1. The tournament will feature four teams: Boston University, Boston College, Harvard University, and Northeastern University. These powerhouse programs will battle it out for bragging rights and the coveted Beanpot trophy.
2. Games will be held at the TD Garden in Boston, with the first matchup starting at 5:00 PM on Monday. The tournament will continue on Thursday, with the championship game scheduled for next Monday.
3. Boston University is the defending champion, having claimed victory in the 2024 tournament. Will they be able to defend their title, or will a new champion emerge this year?
4. Tickets are still available for the tournament, so be sure to grab yours and join in on the action. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just looking for a fun night out, the Beanpot is always a thrilling experience.
5. Can’t make it to the games in person? Don’t worry – you can catch all the action live on TV or online. Stay tuned to your favorite sports network for broadcast details.
Get ready for a week of fast-paced hockey and unforgettable moments at the 2025 Men’s Beanpot tournament. Let the games begin!
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