Gallery: Women’s ice hockey win Friendship Series championship game over Harvard
The Boston University women’s ice hockey team were crowned the champions of the 2026 Friendship Series after defeating Harvard University 3-2. In the first period, Terrier senior forward Riley Walsh scored the first goal of the game, 17:55 minutes into the period. Toward the start of the second period, at 4:18, Harvard tied the score 1-1; but the Terriers responded 36 seconds later with senior forward Lilli Welcke scoring BU’s second goal. Harvard tied the score 2-2 once more at 1:21 into the third period, before Terrier junior forward Neely Nicholson scored the championship-winning goal with nine seconds left in the period. Nicholson was named BU’s Player of the Game for her winning shot, and junior goaltender Mari Pietersen earned the Player of the Tournament title for her 63 saves and .940 save percentage over the two games of the tournament.
Below is Kate Kotlyar’s gallery of the game.
Senior forward Riley Walsh (21) catches a bag of candy from a fan in exchange for a puck.Twins and senior forwards Lilli Welcke (26) and Luisa Welcke (26) kiss the bell during their celebrations after BU won the championship game.The Boston University women’s ice hockey team pose for a picture after winning the Friendship Series championship game.The Boston University women’s ice hockey team pose for a picture after winning the Friendship Series championship game.The Boston University women’s ice hockey team celebrate after winning the Friendship Four championship game.Senior defender and team captain Maeve Carey (2) rings the bell as the rest of the Terriers go in for a group hug after winning the Friendship Four championship game.Senior defender and team captain Maeve Carey (2) rings the bell after winning the Friendship Four championship game.Senior defender and team captain Maeve Carey (2) rings the bell after winning the Friendship Four championship game.The Boston University women’s ice hockey team line up to recieve awards after winning the championship game.The rest of the Boston University women’s ice hockey team rush in to hug and celebreate their teammates after winning the championship game.Sophomore defender Keira Healey (27) goes in to hugSenior defender Maeve Carey (2) and junior goaltender Mari Pietersen (92) block a shot on the goal by Harvard during the third period.Boston University fans cheer in the stands after the Terriers score their third goal of the championship game.Sophomore defender Tessa Demain (10) attemps to pass the puck past a Hard University player during the third period.Senior forward Riley Walsh (21) faces off against a Harvard player during the third period of the championship game.Senior forward Lilli Welcke (26) looks to pass the puck to a teammate during the second period of the game.Terrier junior forward Neely Nicholson (18) pins Crimson sophomore defender Keira Ley (16) against the boards while trying to gain control of the puck during the second period.Sophomore forward Lola Reid (8) goes in to hug her teammates after BU’s second goal of the game.Senior forward Lilli Welcke (26) celebrates after scoring the second goal of the game during the second period.Terrier senior forward Luisa Welcke (16) and Crimson freshman defender Bella Finnegan (8) fight for the puck during the second period.Senior forward Luisa Welcke (16) skates away from the goal during the second period.Sophomore defender Keira Healey (27) watches watches the puck in front of her during the second period of the game.Senior forward Riley Walsh (21) and junior forward Greta Henderson (23) celebrate after Walsh scored the first goal of the championship game.Terrier sophomore defender Kate Meinert (6) and Crimson freshman defender Emi Biotti (5) reach for the puck during the first period of the championship game.Junior forward Greta Henderson (23) passes the puck during the first period.Terrier senior forward Riley Walsh (21) and Crimson sophomore forward Emily Hamann (11) in a face-off during the first period.Senior forward Luisa Welcke (16) passes the puck during the first period.Sophomore forward Kaileigh Quigg (28) standing on the ice before the start of the championship game.Freshman goaltender Jackie Wright (35) skates onto the ice before the start of the championship game.The Boston University and Harvard University women’s hockey teams warming up before the Friendship Series championship game.
