"Boston College may have boasted higher-ranked hockey teams in the past decade, but none of them were able to accomplish what the 2026 Eagles were able to accomplish on Monday night at the Garden. In the 300th Battle of Commonwealth Avenue, the 14th-ranked Eagles shook off a so-so first period and captured their first Beanpot championship since 2016, beating Green Line archrival Boston University, 6-2. The Terriers beat a talented BC team in the final last season."
"Special teams and Bruins' prospects were the story. The Eagles went 3-for-4 on the power play while the Terriers were 1-for-5 on the man advantage. Bruins' prospect Andre Gasseau led the way with a couple of net-front goals, James Hagens picked up an assist and flashed his abundant skill while Dean Letourneau (one goal) was a physical presence on the forecheck and penalty kill. Will Vote also scored a pair and Louka Cloutier made 27 saves in the Eagle win."
"The first period at times looked like an extension of that game for the Eagles. The teams traded goals in the first period. BU's tally came 2:15 into the game and it was a bit of a gift. Gavin McCarthy took a long-distance shot from inside the blue line that was an easy stop for Eagle goalie Louka Cloutier. It hit him int the chest, but the freshman could not control the rebound and Brandon Svoboda punched home the rebound."
Boston College defeated Boston University 6-2 to win the 2026 Beanpot, marking the Eagles' first Beanpot championship since 2016. The 14th-ranked Eagles recovered from a shaky first period and relied heavily on special teams, converting 3-of-4 power-play opportunities while BU managed 1-of-5. Andre Gasseau scored two net-front goals and James Hagens recorded an assist; Dean Letourneau contributed a goal and physical forechecking and penalty killing. Will Vote added two goals and Louka Cloutier made 27 saves. BU had beaten Maine in overtime Friday, while BC had lost 6-1 to Vermont in a pre-Beanpot game.
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