The Heights

2019-20 Women’s Hockey Preview: New-Look Eagles Aim to Overcome Doubts

Bradley Smart • September 26, 2019

After losing a plethora of talent, including two Olympians and a trio of elite forwards, head coach Katie Crowley and the Eagles are aiming to overcome lower expectations ahead of the 2019-20 campaign.

Bizal Becomes Fourth Eagle Drafted, Taken by Minnesota Whitecaps in Fourth Round

Bradley Smart • December 20, 2018

Joining three of her teammates that were selected the day prior, BC defenseman Grace Bizal was selected in the NWHL Draft on Thursday morning.

Depth on Display for Eagles as 11 Players Record Points Against Holy Cross

Chris Whelan • November 24, 2018

Megan Keller and Makenna Newkirk both recorded their 100th assists at BC, Kelley Browne scored twice, and the outcome was never in doubt against the Crusaders.

Balanced Scoring Effort Leads Eagles to Victory Over Connecticut

Peter Kim • November 19, 2018

Caitrin Lonergan opened the scoring for the Eagles, while Megan Keller added two goals in the second period and Maddy McArthur made 16 saves to preserve the shutout for BC.

BC Remains Undefeated in Hockey East Play, Rolls Past Maine

Lukas McCourt • October 29, 2018

After a back-and-forth start, the Eagles asserted their position on top of the Hockey East table with a convincing win over an upstart Maine team that was picked to finish third in the conference.

Previewing 2018-19 Women’s Hockey: Vermont

Andy Backstrom • October 20, 2018

The Eagles are off to a 1-0 start in Hockey East play and will try to keep the ball rolling on Saturday afternoon when it hosts Vermont—a team that is 0-24-1 against BC, dating back to January 2012.

Barnes, Bizal Carry BC to Dramatic Overtime Win in St. Lawrence Series Finale

Jack Coleman • October 12, 2018

Cayla Barnes scored the equalizer with 27.5 seconds remaining in regulation, and Grace Bizal slotted the game-winner in the extra frame to secure a second-straight overtime victory and a series sweep of the Saints.

Balanced Scoring Paces BC to Convincing Home Opener Win

Bradley Smart • October 7, 2018

Eight different players recorded points, Maddy McArthur stopped 22 of 23 shots, and the Eagles won their 10th home opener in 12 tries under head coach Katie Crowley.

Notebook: Watts, Newkirk Headline First-Round Beanpot Victory

Shannon Kelly • February 7, 2018

Makenna Newkirk recorded her second career hat trick and Daryl Watts notched her 10th multi-goal performance of the season, fueling BC's second-straight, five-goal win over Northeastern.

Watts, Lonergan Headline Most Prolific Team in College Hockey

Andy Backstrom • January 29, 2018

With three current defensemen overseas for the Olympics, the best goaltender in the game, and the top two leading scorers in the country, as well as another pair of skaters in the top 15, BC has more star power than any other team in NCAA hockey.

Women’s Hockey Explodes for Season-High Eight Goals at Harvard

Drew Rasor • November 23, 2017

Caitrin Lonergan and Makenna Newkirk both chipped in a pair of goals on Wednesday, but they weren't the only ones doing the dirty work against the Crimson—four other Eagles also scored in the blowout victory.

Burt Allows Four Third-Period Goals in Loss to BU

Shannon Kelly • November 6, 2016

The Eagles looked strong entering the final 20 minutes, but goaltender Katie Burt and the BC defense collapsed in a 5-3 loss to rival Boston University.