The Heights

Looking Back: Two Years of Defeats at the Beanpot

Bradley Smart • February 3, 2019

The last two seasons of the Beanpot haven't gone smoothly for Jerry York and the Eagles, as they've lost four straight games for the first time since the 1970s.

Beanpot Team Capsule: Boston University Men’s Hockey

Luke Pichini • February 3, 2019

The Terriers have been inconsistent all season long, and have struggled to replicate their success from 2017-18, when they won the Hockey East tournament, this season.

BC, BU Play to First-Ever Scoreless Tie in Longtime Rivalry

Luke Pichini • December 2, 2018

The Eagles battled it out in a physical game that resulted in a tie. Goaltenders Joseph Woll and Jake Oettinger shined in the overtime decision to combine for 68 saves.

Notebook: Goaltenders, Penalty Kill Units up to Task in Battle of Comm. Ave.

Mike Malley • December 2, 2018

Jake Oettinger had 42 saves for BU while BC's Joseph Woll had 26 in the scoreless draw, which featured nine combined penalties that were killed off.

Previewing 2018-19 Men’s Hockey: Boston University

Hayley Rieman • November 30, 2018

The Battle of Comm. Ave resumes this weekend, with a home-and-home series between the longtime rivals that both find themselves looking up at Massachusetts in the Hockey East standings.

Eagles’ NCAA Tournament Chances Plummet With Loss to BU in Hockey East Semis

Bradley Smart • March 17, 2018

Despite coming out strong in overtime, BC watched rival BU score the game winner with four minutes left, knocking the Eagles out of both the Hockey East Tournament and likely a potential NCAA berth.

Woll, Räsänen Selected for 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship

Michael Sullivan • December 5, 2017

Both Joseph Woll and Aapeli Räsänen will be making the the trip back to the international competition for the second year in a row, and are favorites to earn a spot on their respective countries' full 23-man rosters.

At Agganis, Men’s Hockey Gets Revenge Win Over BU

Michael Sullivan • December 2, 2017

The Eagles followed up one of their best periods of the year with one of their worst. But Ron Greco’s snipe salvaged a brutal second frame, and the game, for BC.

Notebook: Turnovers, Poor Special Teams Cost Eagles Series Opener

Andy Backstrom • December 2, 2017

While BC did score four goals on Friday night, it could have actually beaten its crosstown rival, if it weren't for a handful of turnovers and sloppy special teams play.

After Hot Start, Men’s Hockey Falls Apart in Second Period Against Terriers

Michael Sullivan • December 2, 2017

The Eagles got off to a hot start in the 275th meeting between the two teams, but the Terriers stormed back with two three-goal stretches in the first and second periods.

Notebook: Despite Controversial Finish and Fight, Eagles Escape With Win Over BU

Andy Backstrom • March 18, 2017

For the first time all season, BC scored first against its crosstown rivals. It set the tone for what was a dominant Eagles performance. But many will remember the final five minutes of play and its ensuing fight.

Men’s Hockey Keeps Season Alive With Win Over BU in Hockey East Semis

Michael Sullivan • March 17, 2017

After a season of struggles against Boston University, Boston College bit back when it mattered most, shutting out the Terriers at TD Garden.