The No. 8 Northeastern women’s hockey team will compete for third place in the 47th annual Dunkin’ Women’s Beanpot against Boston College on Tuesday, January 20, at 4:30 p.m. at TD Garden in Boston. The game will be broadcast on NESN, ESPN+, TSN+, and Hockey East’s international stream. Tickets remain available for purchase here.
A Third-Place Matchup
Northeastern enters the consolation game after a 2-1 overtime loss to Boston University in the tournament semifinals. This marks the first time since 2022 the Huskies will play for third place. The matchup with Boston College will be the first between the two schools in the third-place game since 2019, when Boston College secured a 4-1 victory.
Historically, Northeastern holds a 16-11-1 record against Boston College in Beanpot play. Their most recent meeting occurred in the 2025 semifinals, resulting in a 4-2 win for Northeastern. Overall, the Huskies have a 7-7-1 record in third-place games and a 1-2-0 record against the Eagles specifically in this contest.
Recent Performance
This will be the third meeting between Northeastern and Boston College this season. The Huskies won the previous two games by scores of 3-1 and 4-2, with sophomore Lisa Jönsson earning both victories in goal, maintaining a 1.50 goals-against average and a .938 save percentage. Boston College lost to Harvard 2-1 in its semifinal game, but recently defeated Providence 8-2 in a Hockey East matchup.
Ava Thomas of Boston College and Northeastern senior Lily Shannon are currently tied for the Hockey East lead with 32 points each. In the two prior matchups, Thomas recorded one assist, while Shannon contributed one goal and one assist, including the game-winning goal.
Looking Ahead
Following the Beanpot consolation game, Northeastern is scheduled to face No. 5 Connecticut in a home-and-home series. The first game will be played on Saturday, January 24, at 3 p.m. in Storrs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the Northeastern vs. Boston College game start?
The game starts at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20.
Where will the game be played?
The game will be played at TD Garden in Boston.
How can I watch the game?
The game will be available to watch on NESN, ESPN+, TSN+, and Hockey East’s international stream.
What impact could a win in the third-place game have on team morale as the season progresses?
