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Time of India
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Mikhail Yegorov's rise: Why the New Jersey Devils may have found their future NHL goalie
NHL-Mikhail Yegorov (Credit: Getty Images) Mikhail Yegorov arrived in North America from Russia with a plan. And to get an education and grow as a hockey player, what he didn't expect was how quickly he'd become a standout. The 19-year-old goalie went from USHL rookie to Boston University starter within months, all while being drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the 2024 NHL Draft. Mikhail Yegorov Goalie Reel BU vs BC 1/25/2025 Devils' goalie prospect impresses with ability and character Yegorov didn't just fill in at BU he dominated. In 18 games, he posted an 11-6-1 record with a 2.15 goals-against average and a .927 save percentage. He helped BU win its 32nd Beanpot title and claimed the Eberly Award as top goalie in the tournament. But the stats don't tell the full story. Off the ice, Yegorov has become a fan favorite. Teammates call him cheerful, competitive, and fiercely driven. After every win, he charges into the student section now a BU tradition. His energy is contagious, and his positive mindset has made him one of the most talked-about goalie prospects in the New Jersey Devils pipeline. Mikhail Yegorov: The Future of New Jersey Devils Goalie A goalie who studies math and homeland security W by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Most Successful Way of Intraday Trading is "Market Profile" TradeWise Learn More Undo hile thriving on the ice, Yegorov has also embraced college life. He majors in eco-mathematics and isn't afraid of tough classes. One standout course? Homeland Security. His sense of humor and curiosity keep him grounded and likable a rare mix in high-pressure athletes. The New Jersey Devils staff have taken notice. At their recent development camp, Yegorov showed not just skill, but a desire to learn and improve. His name was even mentioned during trade deadline talks a sign of how valuable the franchise considers him. The Devils plan to let him develop at BU for another year or two before a potential NHL call-up, and that timeline suits both sides. This is giving Yegorov room to refine his game and the organization time to plan the future of its goaltending. NJ Devils Goaltending Prospect Mikhail Yegorov of Boston University Is The REAL DEAL FAQs Who is Mikhail Yegorov? Mikhail Yegorov is a Russian-born goalie prospect for the New Jersey Devils, currently playing for Boston University in NCAA Division I hockey. When was Mikhail Yegorov drafted? Yegorov was selected by the New Jersey Devils in the second round (49th overall) of the 2024 NHL Draft. What makes Yegorov stand out? His elite size, athleticism, sharp reflexes, and infectious personality make him both a skilled goalie and a beloved teammate. Will Yegorov play in the NHL soon? He's expected to stay in college for at least one more year, but he's considered a top prospect in the Devils' system. With his NHL dream in clear sight, Yegorov is taking things step by step. He knows that consistency, focus, and patience are key. Still, there's no denying his upward trajectory. As long as he keeps combining talent with personality, the National Hockey League might not have to wait long for its next great goalie. Also Read: San Jose Sharks' Michael Misa stuns fans by calling Islanders' Matthew Maggio his toughest rival Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
CBS News
13-04-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Boston University loses to Western Michigan in Frozen Four Championship
Boston University fell short in its bid for a sixth National Championship Saturday night in St. Louis. The Terriers lost to Western Michigan, 6-2, in the Frozen Four title game. BU had its chances early in game but the Broncos were the more aggressive team throughout the contest. Western Michigan never trailed in the title bout, and scored three goals in the third period to secure the school's first National Championship. Terriers freshman goaltender Mikhail Yegorov made 22 saves and kept the game close for two periods, but allowed five goals in the losing effort. Freshman Cole Eiserman and sophomore Shane Lachance scored BU's only goals in the game, as Western Michigan goalie Hampton Slukynsky made 24 saves for the Broncos. Western Michigan jumped on top early in an action-packed first period. The Broncos created a lot of traffic in front of the BU net and it paid off when senior winger Wyatt Schingoethe deflected a deep shot by Yegorov just 1:38 into the game. Yegorov came up with a big save at the 6:30 mark of the first when Western Michigan forward Liam Valente had an open lane to the net, and the Terriers tied the game a few moments later when persistence paid off for Eiserman. The forward kept poking at a loose puck in front of the Broncos net, and eventually poked it off the pads of Slukynsky and into the back of the net to knot the game at 1-1. It was the 25th goal of the season for Eiserman. The Terriers had a great chance to take a lead a minute later, but Quinn Hutson's 3-on-2 slapper was turned away by Slukynsky. The Broncos took a 2-1 lead with five minutes left in the first when Cole Crusberg-Roseen sent a nasty wrister by Yegorov. Western Michigan's rush started off a turnover by Hutson, and Crusberg-Roseen put home a big rebound to retake the lead. Western Michigan struck again just over five minutes into the second period as the Broncos kept pressuring Yegorov by rushing the net. Ty Hendricks put home a rebound off a Cam Knuble rush, putting Western Michigan on top 3-1. A two-goal edge is the most dangerous lead in hockey, and the Terriers cut into Western Michigan's after they got their first power play of the night with 9:34 left in the second period. The Bronco's Brian Kramer was called for holding when he wrapped up Nick Roukounakis on a drive to the net, and BU took advantage just 16 seconds into the man advantage. Ryan Greene fired a shot on Slukynsky, who made an initial save, but Lachance poked it into the net to make it a 3-2 game. Western Michigan challenged the call on the ice, believing Lachance interfered with Slukynsky on the play, but the call was upheld. It was Lachance's first goal of the tournament and 12th of the season. Knuble hit a post for Western Michigan with just over five minutes left in the second, and then BU went back on the man advantage with 4:20 left in the period when Henricks was whistled for slashing. But the Terriers got just one shot off during the power play, and BU's Devin Kaplan was sent to the box with 1:46 left for kneeing on a knee-to-knee hit on Iiro Hakkarainen. Yegorov stopped a shot by Alex Bump and two Western Michigan shots went wide to close the second period. BU was able to kill off the final 14 seconds of the power play to start the third. Cole Hutson had a great scoring chance at 16:34 when he tried to go five-hole on Slukynsky, but the bid was turned away. Matt Copponi wasn't able to poke in the rebound with a herd of Broncos blocking the net, including defenseman Joona Vaisanen, who sprawled out in the crease to keep BU from scoring. The Terriers had another golden opportunity at the 14:54 mark when Eiserman was all alone on Slukynsky, but the netminder turned away his point-blank scoring chance. Slukynsky had four big saves in a two-minute span, including stops on Cole Hutson and Greene, which helped set up the Western Michigan offense. Slukynsky's stop on Greene started a 2-on-1 for the Broncos, and Owen Michaels took it the distance before beating Yegorov with a wrister with 12:44 to play to give Western Michigan a 4-2 advantage. Terriers head coach Jay Pandolfo challenged a no-goal with 8:04 left in the game, when Copponi tried to poke in another puck that Slukynsky had covered up. Copponi was able to push the puck into the net, but it came after officials had blown the whistle. The no-goal call was upheld after the review. The Broncos got an insurance goal with 3:58 to play when Hakkarainen got a beautiful pass by Schingoethe and flicked the puck off Yegorov and into the net. The Terriers pulled Yegorov to get an extra attacker, but Western Michigan kept clogging the middle of the ice and Michaels scored an empty-netter to make it a 6-2 game with 2:07 to play. With Saturday's loss, the Terriers finish the 2024-25 season at 24-14-2. Saturday night was BU's 12th appearance in the National Championship game. The Terriers are now 5-7 in those games, and haven't won a title since 2009.
Boston Globe
13-04-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Boston University can't corral Western Michigan, falls in NCAA hockey title game
Iiro Hakkarainen's goal at 16:02 effectively squashed any hopes of a BU comeback and delivered Western Michigan's first national championship. Michaels added an empty-netter to account for the 6-2 final, giving him four goals in the two Frozen Four contests. Advertisement The Broncos (33-7-1) jumped out to the early lead when Wyatt Schingoethe redirected a shot from Iiro Hakkarainen past Yegorov just 1:38 into the contest. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Western Michigan had a chance to extend the lead on a Liam Valente breakaway later in the period, but Yegorov denied the Providence transfer's bid. BU got the equalizer at 7:12 on Cole Eiserman's 25th goal of the season. Kamil Bednarik and Devin Kaplan attempted a give-and-go, but Kaplan's return pass eluded Bednarik and got through to Broncos goalie Hampton Slukynsky, who made the stop and denied Kaplan's rebound attempt. But the Western Michigan goalie could not settle the puck, though, allowing Eiserman a couple of whacks before he was finally able to poke it into the net. Advertisement But the Broncos seized the lead once again, as Tom Willander's bid to clear the puck from the front of the BU net went straight to Cole Crusberg-Roseen, whose one-timer beat Yegorov at 15:01 to give Western Michigan a 2-1 lead heading into the second period. Western Michigan doubled the lead 5:18 into the second when Cam Knuble drove to the net, where Yegorov denied his backhanded bid, but Ty Henricks was there to knock home the rebound for a 3-1 advantage. BU got its first power play at 10:26 of the second after Brian Kramer was whistled for holding. The Terriers needed all of 16 seconds to pull within one when Ryan Greene sent a blast in from the point that Slukynsky stopped, but Shane Lachance, stationed in front of the net, knocked the rebound in at 10:42. Western Michigan's challenge for goalie interference was denied, and the goal stood. Knuble came close to again giving Western Michigan a two-goal lead at 14:54, but the puck clanged off the right post. BU got its second power play of the game 46 seconds later when Henricks went off for slashing at 15:40. After Western Michigan killed it off, Devin Kaplan was whistled for kneeing at 18:14, putting the Broncos back on the power play, but they could not capitalize despite several good looks to close out the period. Keith Tkachuk was the guest of honor for the ceremonial puck drop. The former Malden Catholic and Boston University standout played 18 seasons in the NHL, nine in St. Louis. In 1,201 games, 'Big Walt' collected 538 goals, 1,065 points, and 2,219 minutes in penalties. Introduced as 'a St. Louis hockey legend', Tkachuk got a nice ovation from the Enterprise Center crowd. Advertisement Follow Andrew Mahoney
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
