No. 2 Boston College Men’s Hockey Shuts Out No. 4 Michigan State in Season Opener
The No. 2 Boston College men’s hockey team (1-0) opened its season with a 3-0 victory over the No. 4 Michigan State Spartans (2-1) at Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing, Mich., on Friday night.
The Eagles offense was led by forward Will Vote, who scored a pair of goals in the second period that were assisted by Lukas Gustafsson, Michael Hagens, and James Hagens.
In the same period, Boston College’s first line also put a score on the board with a goal by forward Oskar Jellvik with 28 seconds remaining. Gabe Perreault and Ryan Leonard were credited with assists.
As a whole, the Boston College offense outshot Michigan State 29-24.
Eagles goalie Jacob Fowler had a stellar outing as he tallied 24 saves and recorded the shut out. In total, the Boston College defense blocked 12 shots, while the Spartans blocked 14.
The series finale is set for Saturday evening at 6 p.m. ET on B1G+.
How it Happened:
3rd Period
- The period comes to a close and the Eagles open their season with a win. Boston College 3, Michigan State 0.
- The power play ends with no damage. The Eagles record the penalty kill.
- Boston College forward Jake Sondreal is called for slashing. Michigan State will have its second two-minute power play of the game.
- The power play ends with no damage and Boston College records a penalty kill.
- Eagles defenseman Eamon Powell is called for holding. The Spartans will be on a two-minute power play.
2nd Period
- The period comes to a close. Boston College is outshooting Michigan State 22-15. Boston College 3, Michigan State 0.
- The Eagles first line puts a score on the board. Forward Oskar Jellvik scores with 28 seconds remaining in the period. Gabe Perreault and Ryan Leonard are both credited with the asisst. Boston College 3, Michigan State 0.
- The Spartans get out of the power play with no damage done.
- Michigan State defenseman Owen West gets the first penalty of the game for hitting from behind. The Eagles will be in a power play for two minutes.
- Boston College extends its lead with a goal by Will Vote, his second of the night. The score was assisted by James Hagens. Boston College 2, Michigan State 0.
- The Eagles strike first with a tip in goal by forward Will Vote, his second collegiate goal. The score was assisted by Lukas Gustafsson. Boston College 1, Michigan State 0.
1st Period
- The opening frame comes to a close. Each team has attempted eight shots and has tallied eight saves and seven blocks. Boston College 0, Michigan State 0.
- At the halfway mark of the first period, the contest remains scoreless. The Eagles have attempted five shots while the Spartans have attempted four. Each goalie has tallied five saves apiece.
- Boston College’s Oskar Jellvik wins the opening faceoff.
Pregame:
- Puck drop is set for 6 p.m. ET.
