Gallery: BU falls to Northeastern in Beanpot Semifinals
In the 70th Edition of The Beanpot, and the first edition of The Dunkin’ Beanpot, the #3 Boston University men’s hockey team (20-7-0, 14-4-0) stumbled in the semifinal round, losing 3-1 to #20/17 Northeastern.
The Huskies (14-10-3, 11-5-2 HE) got their first lead of the game late in the first, as captain Aiden McDonough’s shot from the left hashmarks found its way past BU’s Drew Commesso. Northeastern doubled their lead with Jakov Novak cleaning up a rebound early in the second.
BU got on the board nearing the end of regulation, the net empty, with Matt Brown’s wrister through traffic cutting the lead in half. Northeastern’s Hunter McDonald notched his first career goal with the game-sealing empty-netter with thirty seconds remaining in the period.
Below is Joe Eachus’ photo gallery from the game at TD Garden.
BU’s Dylan Peterson battles behind the net with NU’s Hunter McDonald. JOE EACHUS / WTBU SPORTS
Forward Sam Stevens carries the puck into the offensive zone. JOE EACHUS / WTBU SPORTS
Wilmer Skoog awaits the face-off. JOE EACHUS / WTBU SPORTS
BU’s Devin Kaplan lines up alongside NU’s Aiden McDonough before a face-off. JOE EACHUS / WTBU SPORTS
Tristan Amonte avoids a hit from Northeastern’s Cam Lund. JOE EACHUS / WTBU SPORTS
Rhett makes an appearance behind-the-scenes. JOE EACHUS / WTBU SPORTS
Drew Commesso makes a sprawling save on Riley Hughes. JOE EACHUS / WTBU SPORTS
Chaos ensues in front of the net, with Dom Fensore subbing in for Commesso in goal. JOE EACHUS / WTBU SPORTS
Northeastern’s Devon Levi stays lose during a stoppage in play. JOE EACHUS / WTBU SPORTS
BU’s Wilmer Skoog charges to the front of the net, with Devon Levi dropping down. JOE EACHUS / WTBU SPORTS
Quinn Hutson fires a shot on net. JOE EACHUS / WTBU SPORTS
BU’s Luke Tuch glances over at a Northeastern skater. JOE EACHUS / WTBU SPORTS
BU’s Ryan Greene takes a shot towards the crease. JOE EACHUS / WTBU SPORTS
Matt Brown shoots towards a crowded net to bring BU within one. JOE EACHUS / WTBU SPORTS
Matt Brown celebrates his goal. JOE EACHUS / WTBU SPORTS
The BU skaters gather at the glass with BU fans looking on. JOE EACHUS / WTBU SPORTS