The first weekend of February is a tradition in Boston. No, I am not talking about the New England Patriots going to the Super Bowl. That’s becoming another tradition for Boston sports fans. It’s usually a four day weekend for the students at the four major hockey programs in Boston. What I am talking about? It’s called the Beanpot which involves Boston College, Boston University, Northeastern, and Harvard. The games are held at the TD Banknorth Garden. The first Monday of February is the first round, this year it will be Northeastern vs. Harvard at 5pm. BC faces BU at 8 pm. The winners face off the following Monday at 8 pm for the Championship and the losers go against each other at 5 pm. All games will be shown on NESN.
The tournament is usually dominated by BU; they have won it 28 times. This year should be a competitive tournament. BC is ranked No. 9 and Northeastern is No. 13 in the latest USCHO.com/CSTV Division I Men's Poll. Boston University is struggling with a record of 7-13-4 but always. They know how to get ready for this event. They are 6th place in Hockey East. Harvard is tied for 5th in the ECAC standings. Their overall record is 7-9-3. For the Maine or other Hockey East fans that are hoping the three Hockey East teams beat up each other, these games don’t count towards the standings. It’s a non-conference game.
That’s My Take
Nathan Fournier
(Nathan also is a writer for MVN.com. He's the writer for the Asylum which covers the Lewiston Maineiacs of the QMJHL. He's also a regular contributor to the NHL Source also at MVN.com. He can be reached at fbbhgfan@aol.com)
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