No. 2 Boston College Men’s Hockey Shuts Out AIC in Home Opener
The No. 2 Boston College men’s hockey team (3-0) defeated AIC (0-3-1) 5-0 on Friday night at Conte Forum.
The contest marked firsts for a few Eagles. Forward James Hagens and defenseman Will Skahan each scored their first collegiate goal while defenseman Aram Minnetian scored his first goal of the season.
Boston College also saw goals from forwards Gabe Perreault, his second of the season and Will Vote, his third.
Eagles goalie Jacob Fowler put his Hockey East Goaltender of the Week honor on display as he tallied 20 saves and was credited with the shutout, his second of the season.
Boston College returns to Conte Forum on Saturday night for an exhibition against the US National Team Development Program.
How it Happened:
3rd Period
- 0:00 | The period comes to a close. The Eagles earn their second win of the season. Boston College 5, AIC 0.
- 9:07 | The power play comes to a close and the Eagles reord a penalty kill.
- 11:07 | Eagles forward Gentry Shamburger is called for interference. The Yellow Jackets will be on a two-minute power play.
- 13:34 | The power play ends and AIC records a penalty kill. Boston College is 1-for-5 on power plays tonight.
- 15:34 | Yellow Jackets defenseman Lauri Sertti is called for cross checking. Boston College will be on a two-minute power play.
- 20:00 | Boston College wins the faceoff to open the period.
2nd Period
- 0:00 | The second frame comes to a close. The Eagles score three goals in the period to take the five score advantage heading into the final 20 minutes. Boston College 5, AIC 0.
- 1:51 | The penalty ends and the Yellow Jackets get the penalty kill.
- 3:51 | The Eagles extend their lead with a goal by James Hagens, his first collegiate goal. The Yellow Jackets challenge the call and is unsuccessful which results in a power play for Boston College. Boston College 5, AIC 0.
- 9:25 | The penalty ends with no damage done by either team.
- 11:25 | Boston College forward Teddy Stiga and AIC defenseman David Posma are both called for roughing. The two teams will play a 4-on-4 for two minutes.
- 15:34 | Boston College adds another score onto the board with a goal by defenseman Will Skahan. Boston College 4, AIC 0.
- 15:55 | The Eagles extend their lead on a goal by forward Will Vote, his third of the year. Gabe Perreault tallied the assist. Boston College 3, AIC 0.
- 20:00 | AIC wins the faceoff to start the second frame.
1st Period
- 0:00 | The period comes to a close. The Eagles go into the first intermission with a two-score advantage. Boston College 2, AIC 0.
- 4:40 | The Eagles extend their lead on a power-play goal by forward Gabe Perreault, his second score of the year. Boston College 2, AIC 0.
- 5:49 | AIC forward Josh Barnes gets called for slashing. The Eagles will go on a two-minute power play.
- 8:08 | The penalty ends and the Eagles record a penalty kill.
- 10:08 | Eagles defenseman Drew Fortescue and forward Oskar Jellvik are both called for roughing. AIC will have a two-minute power play.
- 10:56 | Boston College strikes first with a goal by Aram Minnetian. James Hagens and Will Skahan tallied assists on the score. Boston College 1, AIC 0.
- 20:00 | AIC wins the opening faceoff.
Pregame
- The program will show a tribute video and hold a moment of silence prior to the national anthem to honor Tony Voce and Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
- Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. ET.
How to Watch:
Who: Boston College Eagles (1-1) and AIC Yellow Jackets (0-2-1)
When: Friday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. ET
Where: Conte Forum, Chestnut Hill, Mass.
TV: ESPN+
Radio: WEEI 850 AM
Last Outing, AIC: The Yellow Jackets lost its second game of the season on Saturday to the Ohio State Buckeyes 5-2.
Last Outing, Boston College: The Eagles lost their first game of the season on Saturday night 4-3 against the Michigan State Spartans.
Last Meeting: The last meeting between these two programs was an exhibition game on Oct. 2, 2021. Boston College won the contest 4-1.
