The #6 BC women’s hockey team won the Beanpot last night, defeating Northeastern, 2-1. It was the Eagles’ 2nd Beanpot win in a row, 3rd crown in the last 4 Beanpots, and 7th title overall.

Redshirt freshman Erin Connolly celebrates game-winning goal.

The game was scoreless through the first two periods. Northeastern opened the scoring early in the period and Kristyn Capizzano tied the score midway through. On a BC power play with just over 2 minutes to go in the game, defenseman Erin Connolly, Beanpot MVP, scored the game- and title-winner. Connolly had 2 assist in the opening round win over BU.

Last Friday, the Eagles took another trophy, clinching the Hockey East regular season championship. BC (21-3-5) (15-2-3) plays Northeastern again Friday and Vermont Sunday before ending the regular season with a home-and-home against Providence February 18-19. The Hockey East Tournament begins February 23.

BC leads the nation with a 17-game unbeaten streak (14-0-3). The last time the Eagles lost was to BU, 5-3, on November 5.