Boston University (13-6-1) will face Harvard (2-12-2) at 4:30 p.m. today, followed by Northeastern (13-6-1) vs. Boston College (14-6-1) at 7:30.
The 46th annual Women’s Beanpot hockey tournament will begin Tuesday night at Matthews Arena at Northeastern University.
Boston University (13-6-1) will face Harvard (2-12-2) at 4:30 p.m., followed by Northeastern (13-6-1) vs. Boston College (14-6-1) at 7:30.
The 12th-ranked Huskies will be chasing their third straight title and 20th overall. Seventh-ranked BC defeated Northeastern, 3-0, on Oct. 30.
Tickets for today’s games are still available. Admission is free for Northeastern students.
Can’t attend? No problem. Northeastern Global News will provide live updates of what’s likely to be the final Beanpot games at the 115-year-old former Boston Arena.
The final will be played next Tuesday at TD Garden.
Northeastern defeated Havard, 1-0, in the semifinals before beating BU, 2-1, in overtime before 10,633 fans at TD Garden — a record for women’s hockey in New England.
Skylar Irving’s second goal of the game 27 seconds into OT was assisted by Megan Carter and Katy Knoll.
Huskies coach Dave Flint says the home crowd always gives his team a boost.
“Our team gets fired up because we have the best fans in women’s college hockey,” Flint says. “And for our players, that’s what we’re gonna need on Tuesday to be successful. We need the fans behind us. They’re a big part and they’re critical to our success.”