Boston University men’s ice hockey, ranked No. 8/9, lost 6-2 to top-ranked Boston College in the opener of their weekend series at Agganis Arena. The Terriers started strong, leading 2-1 after the first period with power-play goals by Quinn Hutson and Cole Eiserman. However, BC responded with three goals in the second period and sealed the game with two late game empty-netters. Despite the loss, BU held BC to just 21 shots on goal, with Cole Hutson extending his point streak to six games and Eiserman scoring his team-leading 14th goal. The Terriers now hold a 13-8-1 record this season.
Below is Matthew Allen’s gallery of the game.
The student section displays a massive “Beware of the Dog Pound” banner before the game starts.Senior Mathieu Caron (62) receives a warm welcome as he’s introduced under the spotlight.The BU team huddles in front of the goal, strategizing before the game starts.Sophomore Gavin McCarthy (2) controls the puck while a BC player closes in behind him.Senior Matt Copponi (15) quickly strikes the puck while stopping.Fans, including the BU mascot, Rhett, erupt in celebration after a BU goal.Sophomore Shane Lachance (18) and a BC player prepare for a face off.Freshman Kamil Bednarik (11) skates toward the puck.Senior Jack Hughes (4) maneuvers the puck, attempting to evade BC defenders.Sophomore Shane Lachance (18) wins a faceoff by skillfully sliding the puck between a BC player’s legs.A BU fan jumps to their feet, cheering loudly as BU scores a goal.A BC player falls and slides toward the puck as Junior Quinn Hutson (17) and two BU teammates surround him and gain possession.Freshman Cole Hutson (44) controls the puck, moving towards the goal.Senior Jack Hughes (4) battles for puck control against a BC player.Freshman Brandon Svoboda (8) and a BC player prepare for a face off.Freshman Cole Eiserman (34) confidently prepares to take a powerful shot, his stick raised high in the air.
