300th Comm Ave Clash: Beanpot Championship Showdown
The highly anticipated 300th Battle of Comm Ave will occur on Monday evening. No. 11 Boston College will face off against Boston University for the Beanpot Championship. The game is set for 7:30 PM at TD Garden and will be accessible via NESN, NHL Network, ESPN+, and TSN3, with radio coverage on WEEI 850 AM.
Game Overview
- Boston College (BC): 15-9-1 overall record
- Boston University (BU): 13-13-2 overall record
BC secured their spot in the championship by defeating Harvard 5-1 in the first round. In contrast, BU advanced after tying Northeastern 2-2 and subsequently winning in a shootout. BC ranks No. 11 according to USCHO.com and No. 13 in the USA Hockey poll.
Boston College’s Beanpot Record
Boston College has a rich history in the Beanpot, boasting 20 championships. They last claimed the title in 2016. The Eagles have a lifetime record of 84-60-1 in Beanpot games and are 20-17 in championship matches. They will attempt to improve their all-time record against BU in the Beanpot, where they currently stand at 17-31.
Recent Performance
In their most recent outing, BC suffered a setback against Vermont. Despite James Hagens scoring for the Eagles, the team could not secure a win. Aram Minnetian played in his 100th career game during this match.
Key Players for Boston College
- James Hagens: Leads the team with 29 points (15 goals, 14 assists)
- Letourneau: Tied with Hagens for goals at 15; has 27 points total
- Jake Sondreal: Tied for the lead in assists (14)
- Ryan Conmy and Will Vote: Both have contributed 8 goals
- Nolan Joyce: Leads in blocks with 32
- Louka Cloutier: Goalkeeper with a 14-7-1 record, a .913 save percentage, and a 2.26 goals against average
Award Nominations
Three players from Boston College were recognized as semifinalists for the 74th Walter Brown Award. This award honors the top American-born Division I college hockey player in New England. Recent winners include Ryan Leonard and Cutter Gauthier.
Boston University Overview
The Terriers are fresh off a 3-2 overtime win against Maine. Key players include:
- Cole Hutson: Leads with 25 points and 17 assists
- Cole Eiserman: Top scorer with 11 goals
- Notable Assists: Sacha Boisvert, Gavin McCarthy, and Owen McLaughlin each with 11 assists
- Defensive Contributions: Aiden Celebrini and McCarthy lead with 51 blocks each
- Goaltender Mikhail Yegorov: Has played all 28 games with a 2.77 goals against average
All-Time Series Information
The historical matchup between the Eagles and Terriers stands at 137-141-21 in favor of BU. Earlier this season, BC defeated BU 4-1, with Hagens, Gasseau, and Letourneau all contributing one goal and one assist.
Upcoming Matches
Following the Beanpot Championship, BC will face Merrimack in a home-and-home series next weekend. The series begins at Lawler Rink on Friday and concludes at Kelley Rink on Saturday. Fans can catch the games on ESPN+ or listen to them on WEEI 850 AM.
