No. 2 Boston College Men’s Hockey Sweeps No. 10 St. Cloud State
The No. 2 Boston College Eagles (5-1) men’s hockey team defeated the No. 10 St. Cloud State Huskies (6-3) 2-1 on Saturday night.
The Huskies struck first and took the one-score advantage within the first five minutes of the contest with a goal by center Verner Miettinen.
St. Cloud State held the lead for the entirety of the opening frame, however Boston College slowly chipped away as the game progressed.
Eagles defenseman Eamon Powell tied the game at the 6:38 mark of the second period with help by James and Michael Hagens, who each tallied an assist on the score.
Right winger Gabe Perreault put Boston College in front for the first time at the 3:23 mark of the third period with an assist from James Hagens, his second of the night.
Although Perreault’s goal ended up being the game winner, it didn’t come without a battle.
Eagles defenseman Drew Fortescue was called for a major penalty for hitting from behind after a challenge from Huskies head coach Brett Larson at the 18:58 mark of the third.
Boston College played the final 62 seconds on a 6-on-4. In total, Eagles goalie Jacob Fowler tallied eight saves in the final frame.
With the win, Boston College will head into Hockey East play next weekend on a four-game winning streak. The Eagles will host the No. 7 Maine Black Bears for a pair of games starting on Friday night.
How it Happened:
3rd Period
- 20:00 | The period ends and Boston College comes out with the win. Boston College 2, St. Cloud State 1.
- 18:58 | Eagles defenseman Drew Fortescue is called for a major for hitting from behind.
- 9:21 | The power play ends and the Huskies record the penalty kill.
- 7:21 | Huskies right winger Tyson Gross is called for hooking. The Eagles will go on a two-minute power play.
- 3:23 | Boston College left winger Gabe Perreault breaks up the tie and gives the Eagles their first lead of the night. Boston College 2, St. Cloud State 1.
- 0:00 | Boston College wins the faceoff to start the final frame.
2nd Period
- 20:00 | The period comes to a close and the contest is tied heading into the second intermission. St. Cloud State 1, Boston College 1.
- 15:31 | The power play ends and the Eagles record the penalty kill.
- 13:31 | Eagles center James Hagens is called for slashing. The Huskies will go on a two-minute power play.
- 11:50 | Boston College center Dean Letourneau and St. Cloud State defenseman Josh Zinger are both called for roughing. The teams will be on a two-minute 4-on-4.
- 6:38 | Boston College defenseman Eamon Powell ties up the contest with a goal assisted by James and Michael Hagens. St. Cloud State 1, Boston College 1.
- 6:28 | The power play comes to an end and the Huskies record the penalty kill.
- 4:28 | Huskies right winger Jack Reimann is called for high sticking. The Eagles will go on a two-minute power play.
- 3:29 | The power play ends and the Eagles record a penalty kill.
- 1:29 | Eagles center Oskar Jellvik is called for tripping. Boston College head coach challenges and is unsuccessful. The Huskies will go on a two-minute power play.
- 0:00 | St. Cloud State wins the faceoff to start the second period.
1st Period
- 20:00 | The opening frame comes to a close and St. Cloud State heads into the first intermission with the one-score advantage. St. Cloud State 1, Boston College 0.
- 17:31 | The power play ends and the Huskies record the penalty kill.
- 15:31 | Huskies defenseman Cooper Wylie is called for tripping. The Eagles will go on a two-minute power play, their second of the night.
- 10:45 | The power play ends and the Huskies record the penalty kill.
- 8:45 | Huskies center Mason Salquist is called for boarding. The Eagles will be on a two-minute power play.
- 4:59 | St. Cloud State strikes first with a goal by center Verner Miettinen. St. Cloud State 1, Boston College 0.
- 0:00 | Boston College wins the opening faceoff and the game is underway.
Pregame
- Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. ET.
How to Watch:
Who: Boston College Eagles and St. Cloud State Huskies
When: Saturday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. ET
Where: Herb Brooks National Hockey Center, St. Cloud, Minn.
TV: NCHC.tv
Radio: WEEI 850 AM
Last Outing, St. Cloud State: Prior to this series, the Huskies recorded a series sweep over Augustana last weekend 4-3 and 2-1.
Last Outing, Boston College: Heading into the series, the Eagles defeated the No. 13 Western Michigan Broncos 4-2 on Saturday night.
Last Meeting: The last matchup between these two programs before this weekend came on March 28, 2021. St. Cloud State defeated Boston College 4-1.
