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CBS News
11-04-2025
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- CBS News
Boston University beats Penn State in Frozen Four to advance to NCAA hockey championship
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer Jack Hughes and Cole Eiserman scored second-period goals and Boston University beat Penn State 3-1 on Thursday night to advance to its first Frozen Four final in 10 years. Freshman Mikhail Yegorov stopped 32 shots and Jack Harvey scored an empty-netter with a minute left for BU (24-12-2), which lost in the semifinals in each of the past two years. The Terriers are five-time champions, who lost to Providence in the 2015 finals and are seeking their first title since beating Miami (Ohio) in 2009. Boston University will face Frozen Four first-timers, top-seeded Western Michigan on Saturday night. The Broncos have won nine straight and advanced with a 3-2 double-overtime victory over defending champion Denver in the first semifinal. "We all came here for a reason to win a national championship, so just thinking about having the opportunity to do that in a couple of days is exciting," Hughes said. "So it's a little bit of a relief for now, and then we're going to get back to work and hopefully win it all." Nicholas DeGraves scored 2:15 into the third for Penn State (22-14-4). The Nittany Lions - another Frozen Four first-timer - were making just their fourth NCAA tournament appearance since being established in 2011-12. Arsenii Sergeev made 31 saves in a showdown of two Russian-born goalies. Hughes opened the scoring 1:35 by sweeping in a loose puck after Sergeev was unable to find it sitting in the crease after he stopped Matt Copponi's initial shot. Eiserman scored nine minutes later by converting a 2-on-1 break. Cole Hutson drove deep down the left side and swung around to feed a pass back through the crease to Eiserman, who one-timed it into the open side. Yegorov, preserved the win with several key stops. He got his blocker up to turn aside Dane Dowlak's shot off a breakaway with seven minutes left in the second period. And the 19-year-old briefly peeked behind him after smothering Jarod Crespo's hard shot from the right circle with 4:19 left in the third. Yegorov improved to 11-5-1 since joining BU in January after opening the season in the USHL. He was selected by New Jersey in the second round of the NHL draft in June. The Nittany Lions still accomplished plenty in a season in which they opened 0-8-1 in Big Ten play before finishing 9-11-4 and closing with a 4-3 OT loss to Ohio State in the conference tournament. "It's always tough when the season ends. But I honestly just can't help but feel so grateful and positive about this year and this team," coach Guy Gadowsky said. "We were left for dead not long ago and for these guys to come back and play in St. Louis is remarkable, and better than that is how they did it." Terriers coach and two-time Stanley Cup winner Jay Pandolfo has reached the Frozen Four a combined seven times, four as a player and in each of his three seasons behind the BU bench. He was a member of the 1995 championship team coached by U.S. Hockey Hall of Famer Jack Parker. "I was fortunate to play on really good teams when I was a player at BU, and we only won one time, so I have a pretty good understanding of how hard it is to win," Pandolfo said. "Certainly came up short the last two years, and I think it's helped our team to have an understanding of you have to play a certain way if you want to get to that final game," he added. "Yeah, it feels good to get there, but we certainly hope the job's not done yet."
Associated Press
11-04-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Hughes, Eiserman score 2nd-period goals in Boston U's 3-1 Frozen 4 semifinal win over Penn State
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jack Hughes and Cole Eiserman scored second-period goals and Boston University beat Penn State 3-1 on Thursday night to advance to its first Frozen Four final in 10 years. Freshman Mikhail Yegorov stopped 32 shots and Jack Harvey scored an empty-netter with a minute left for BU (24-12-2), which lost in the semifinals in each of the past two years. The Terriers are five-time champions, who lost to Providence in the 2015 and are seeking their first title since beating Miami (Ohio) in 2009. Boston University will face Frozen Four first-timers, top-seeded Western Michigan on Saturday night. The Broncos have won nine straight and advanced with a 3-2 2OT win over defending champion Denver in the first semifinal. Nicholas DeGraves scored 2:15 into the third for Penn State (22-14-4). The Nittany Lions — another Frozen Four first-timer — were making just their fourth NCAA tournament appearance since being established in 2011-12. Arsenii Sergeev made 31 saves in a showdown of two Russian-born goalies. Hughes opened the scoring 1:35 by sweeping in a loose puck after Sergeev was unable to find it sitting in the crease after he stopped Matt Copponi's initial shot. Eiserman scored nine minutes later by converting a 2-on-1 break. Cole Hutson drove deep down the left side and swung around to feed a pass back through the crease to Eiserman, who one-timed it into the open side. Yegorov, preserved the win with several key stops. He got his blocker up to turn aside Dane Dowlak's shot off a breakaway with seven minutes left in the second period. And the 19-year-old briefly peeked behind him after smothering Jarod Crespo's hard shot from the right circle with 4:19 left in the third. Yegorov improved to 11-5-1 since joining BU in January after opening the season in the USHL. He was selected by New Jersey in the second round of the NHL draft in June. Terriers coach and two-time Stanley Cup winner Jay Pandolfo has reached the Frozen Four a combined seven times, four as a player and in each of his three seasons behind the BU bench. He was a member of the 1995 championship team coached by U.S. Hockey Hall of Famer Jack Parker.
Fox Sports
11-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Hughes, Eiserman score 2nd-period goals in Boston U's 3-1 Frozen 4 semifinal win over Penn State
Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jack Hughes and Cole Eiserman scored second-period goals and Boston University beat Penn State 3-1 on Thursday night to advance to its first Frozen Four final in 10 years. Freshman Mikhail Yegorov stopped 32 shots and Jack Harvey scored an empty-netter with a minute left for BU (24-12-2), which lost in the semifinals in each of the past two years. The Terriers are five-time champions, who lost to Providence in the 2015 and are seeking their first title since beating Miami (Ohio) in 2009. Boston University will face Frozen Four first-timers, top-seeded Western Michigan on Saturday night. The Broncos have won nine straight and advanced with a 3-2 2OT win over defending champion Denver in the first semifinal. Nicholas DeGraves scored 2:15 into the third for Penn State (22-14-4). The Nittany Lions — another Frozen Four first-timer — were making just their fourth NCAA tournament appearance since being established in 2011-12. Arsenii Sergeev made 31 saves in a showdown of two Russian-born goalies. Hughes opened the scoring 1:35 by sweeping in a loose puck after Sergeev was unable to find it sitting in the crease after he stopped Matt Copponi's initial shot. Eiserman scored nine minutes later by converting a 2-on-1 break. Cole Hutson drove deep down the left side and swung around to feed a pass back through the crease to Eiserman, who one-timed it into the open side. Yegorov, preserved the win with several key stops. He got his blocker up to turn aside Dane Dowlak's shot off a breakaway with seven minutes left in the second period. And the 19-year-old briefly peeked behind him after smothering Jarod Crespo's hard shot from the right circle with 4:19 left in the third. Yegorov improved to 11-5-1 since joining BU in January after opening the season in the USHL. He was selected by New Jersey in the second round of the NHL draft in June. Terriers coach and two-time Stanley Cup winner Jay Pandolfo has reached the Frozen Four a combined seven times, four as a player and in each of his three seasons behind the BU bench. He was a member of the 1995 championship team coached by U.S. Hockey Hall of Famer Jack Parker. ___ AP college sports: recommended
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Islanders Prospect Cole Eiserman Takes Division I Freshman Goal Lead
Cole Eiserman has continued his dominant freshman season for Boston University against Ohio State in the opening round of the 2025 NCAA Hockey Tournament. At 8:07 of the second period, fellow New York Islanders prospect Kamil Bednarik won an offensive zone face-off. Then, Eiserman collected the puck and fired it past Logan Terness: Cole Eiserman State 1BU 1 — The Elmonters (@TheElmonters) March 27, 2025 This was Eiserman's 22nd goal of the season. In the third period, he scored again, this time off a bizarre angle below the goal line at 8:07: Another for Cole Eiserman. BU pulling away. #Isles — The Elmonters (@TheElmonters) March 27, 2025 This was the Terriers' fourth consecutive goal to extend their lead to 6-3. Eiserman's second goal was his 23rd of the season, giving him the lead among NCAA DI freshman in goals. Stay updated with the most interesting Islanders stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News to never miss a story.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
14 Must-Watch Prospects At NCAA Men's Hockey Tournament: Leonard, Hutson, Hagens And More
We are down to the final 16 NCAA teams vying to reach the Frozen Four and win the men's national hockey championship. Several very impressive players will look to lead their team through the post-season, continuing with regionals on March 27 and 28. Some want to improve their draft stock, and many others who were drafted already want to finish their college careers strong. Let's look at more than a dozen notable players who will be well worth keeping an eye on over the next couple of weeks. Drafted 43rd overall in 2024, Washington Capitals After leading all defensemen in points per game and finishing third overall in scoring for blueliners, Hutson will be looking to keep the dream season alive by going on a national championship run. The Capitals prospect is a highly dynamic and cerebral offensive presence on the back end, using his combination of skill and vision to create offense out of nothing. He has the kind of difference-making ability that should make Boston University fun to watch whenever he's on the ice. Top NHL Prospects In Future Watch 2025: 51 To 75 There's a ton of exciting talent among the NHL's 51st to 75th top team-affiliated prospects. Drafted 20th overall in 2024, New York Islanders With 21 goals in his freshman season, Eiserman has quickly become one of the more dangerous scorers in college hockey. Over the years, Eiserman has always elevated his game and found a way to score in the biggest moments, so the high-pressure NCAA tournament should be the perfect situation for him. Eiserman has a lethal shot and a knack for finding open space. He has the kind of scoring ability that can win a game on his own. Drafted 80th overall in 2023, Calgary Flames In his second college season, Aydar Suniev became one of the more interesting offensive threats for UMass. His dual-threat ability shone through this year. There are still some questions regarding his mobility, but he finds his way around the ice, gets to his spot and makes the best play for his team. If he's in a position to finish, he has the release to beat college netminders. If he spots an open teammate, Suniev is a solid passer who hits his teammates on the tape with his passes. Suniev always seems to find a way to contribute. Drafted 41st overall in 2023, Detroit Red Wings One of the best goalies outside of the NHL, Augustine can carry the Spartans to the national title on his own if he gets on a hot streak. The Detroit Red Wings prospect is among the best players in college hockey, and he was a massive reason MSU captured the Big-10 title for a second straight year. He isn't the biggest netminder, but he's so precise with his movement in the crease, and he reads the play at an advanced level. Drafted 31st overall in 2022, Tampa Bay Lightning While Augustine is the reason the Spartans are elite, he can't score. That's where Howard comes in. Howard is tied for fourth in scoring among college players, and he has been a force for MSU. He uses his skating to push defenders back and then shows great tactical intelligence to pick his opponents apart. Howard's increased work ethic this year has elevated his offensive game as a whole. Ranked 24th in Tony Ferrari's 2025 NHL draft rankings, 28th in Ryan Kennedy's rankings One of two draft eligibles on this list, Vansaghi is a power forward who can bring some finishing ability to the game. He's been up and down the lineup for MSU. Vansaghi has improved as the year has gone on, even if the stats don't necessarily show it. His improved play at the defensive end and his meat-and-potatoes offensive game mean he is poised to be a key contributor for the Spartans if they can make a long run. Drafted 218th overall in 2023, Nashville Predators Fink's continued development over the last couple of years in the NCAA is impressive. Coming out of the BCHL, there was some worry his game wouldn't translate against bigger, faster and stronger competition, but the Penn State star has become one of the best scorers in college hockey. He shows some silky smooth playmaking, absolutely cooking defenders when given some time and space. Penn State will heavily rely on the Hobey Baker finalist. Drafted 12th overall in 2024, Minnesota Wild Arguably the best defender in college hockey, Buium has remained a dominant force for Denver after a freshman season for the record books last year. Although he didn't hit 50 points as he did last season, Buium has continued to evolve into one of the most well-rounded defenders outside of the NHL. His intelligence with and without the puck, offensively and defensively, has him as one of the best players in college at any position. Drafted 221st overall in 2022, Florida Panthers If the University of Denver will repeat as national champions, Devine must continue scoring the lights out. He leads the nation in scoring entering the tournament and has shown far more playmaking and facilitation ability than in past years. Devine has elevated those around him this year in a way we haven't quite seen from him before. He still has the goal-scoring ability that made him dangerous last year as well. In what will be his final run at a national championship, Devine could nab his third title in four years. Ryan Leonard drafted eighth overall in 2023, Washington CapitalsGabe Perreault drafted 23rd overall in 2023, New York RangersJames Hagens ranked third in Ferrari's draft rankings and Kennedy's rankings There was no way we could talk about any member of the Boston College top line without talking about the others. Leonard may be the one nominated for the Hobey Baker, but the trio has been such an exciting blend of talents this year. Leonard is the engine that makes it run, blending his skill and physicality unlike any player in college. Perreault is the perfect play-connecter and facilitator. He understands how to give the line whatever it needs on a given play. Hagens is the ultimate playmaker who came in as a freshman this year, immediately filling the massive shoes left behind by the former center of the line, San Jose Sharks rookie Will Smith. The BC top line has dominated everywhere, from Hockey East to the World Junior Championship for Team USA. Watching them in what is sure to be their swan song should be quite fun. Boston College Takes Aim At Frozen Four Redemption By Sebastian Zucchet Drafted 69th overall in 2023, Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens have to be laughing at the fact they got Fowler in the third round of the draft. Fowler has been dominant at the NCAA level for BC, sporting a .940 save percentage as a 20-year-old and providing a backbone for one of the most dangerous teams in the nation. It's safe to say that while the top line gets all of the love, Fowler is the team's MVP on most nights. BC should be in for a long run if he can play at or near his best. Drafted 23rd overall in 2022, St. Louis Blues The captain of the Minnesota Golden Gophers has continued to grow into a complete offensive player. While Snuggerud's finishing ability remains quite strong, his ability to elevate those around him has become a focal point of his game. Snuggerud will likely go pro and join the Blues next season, so this could be his last shot at a national title. Get the latest news and trending stories by following The Hockey News on Google News and by subscribing to The Hockey News newsletter here. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on
