Down the stretch they come. Races throughout the Hockey East standings are tight with only three weeks remaining in the regular season. At the top, only one point separates Boston College from Boston University. Just four points stand between third and sixth place, while the next three teams are … [Read more...]
Who are the top 10 local men’s college hockey teams after the Beanpot?
The depth of Division 1 men’s college hockey in New England has arguably never been more apparent this season than over the past couple of weeks. The region is home to six of the top 13 teams in the PairWise rankings. Boston College and Boston University remain potential top seeds in the NCAA … [Read more...]
Northeastern thinking big after beating BU in men’s Beanpot final
BOSTON ― Seconds, anyone? Northeastern successfully defended its Beanpot championship and captured its fifth title in the last six tournaments on the strength of a 4-3 overtime victory over No. 3 Boston University on Monday night at TD Garden. For the second consecutive week, senior captain Justin … [Read more...]
Takeaways: BU, Northeastern set to meet in Beanpot final
BOSTON ― The dogs will have their day once again in the men’s Beanpot as defending champion Northeastern and Boston University advanced to a head-to-head championship meeting for the fourth time in the past six tournaments following their respective semifinal victories on Monday night at TD … [Read more...]
Former prep school players to watch in the 2024 men’s Beanpot
It’s almost Beanpot time. The first two Mondays of February mean only one thing for New England hockey fans, as the 71st edition of the men’s tournament takes center stage at TD Garden beginning on Feb. 5. In this coming week’s semifinal round, defending champion Northeastern takes on Harvard, … [Read more...]
New England college hockey rankings: BC takes over No. 1, plus three newcomers
With the calendar soon turning to February and the venerable Beanpot at TD Garden looming next week, Boston College rose back to the top of both New England Hockey Journal’s latest Division 1 men’s power rankings and the national picture following a marquee series sweep of its archrivals. The other … [Read more...]