Bruins Prospects Battling in Beanpot, 'It's Really Special'

Boston University and Boston College will compete in the Beanpot final at TD Garden

Feb. 9, 2026 at 8:23am

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A handful of Boston Bruins prospects are getting an early taste of hockey at TD Garden as Boston University and Boston College compete in the 73rd annual Dunkin' Men's Beanpot Championship. The Eagles have six Bruins draft picks on their roster, including James Hagens, Will Moore, Andre Gasseau, Dean Letourneau, Kristian Kostadinski, and Oskar Jellvik. Nearly all of them picked up a point in BC's 5-1 win over Harvard in the semifinal, with Hagens leading the team in points this season.

Why it matters

The Beanpot is a highly anticipated annual hockey tournament in Boston that showcases the city's college hockey rivalries. For Bruins prospects, playing in the Beanpot provides valuable experience competing at the historic TD Garden and in front of passionate local fans.

The details

The Eagles have six Bruins draft picks on their roster this season, and nearly all of them picked up a point in BC's 5-1 win over Harvard in the semifinal. Hagens had three points (two goals, one assist), Letourneau had two points (one goal, one assist), Gasseau had two assists and Moore had one. Letourneau was the first-line center, Gasseau owned the pivot position on the second line with Hagens on the left wing, Moore centered the third line, and Kostadinski was on the second defensive pair. Jellvik did not play due to injury.

  • The 73rd annual Dunkin' Men's Beanpot Championship will take place on Monday.
  • BC's 5-1 win over Harvard in the semifinal was on Feb. 2 at TD Garden.

The players

James Hagens

A seventh overall draft pick by the Boston Bruins in 2025 who plays for Boston College. He leads BC in points this season with 29 (15 goals, 14 assists) through 23 games.

Will Moore

A second-round draft pick by the Boston Bruins in 2025 who plays for Boston College.

Andre Gasseau

A seventh-round draft pick by the Boston Bruins in 2021 who plays for Boston College.

Dean Letourneau

A first-round draft pick by the Boston Bruins in 2024 who plays for Boston College.

Kristian Kostadinski

A seventh-round draft pick by the Boston Bruins in 2023 who plays for Boston College.

Oskar Jellvik

A fifth-round draft pick by the Boston Bruins in 2021 who plays for Boston College but did not play in the semifinal due to injury.

Greg Brown

The head coach of the Boston College Eagles.

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What they’re saying

“It's such a fun tournament, and the history of it. Of course, the local kids – but even the guys – they understand once they're at school very quickly how important it is. The faculty and the people around Conte Forum are saying good luck in the Beanpot. They feel the impact of it, and you want to experience that. It is something you want to hang your hat on and get one.”

— Greg Brown, Boston College head coach (nhl.com)

“It was a really special moment to be out there. To hear the crowd, it was great. It is one of the biggest reasons why I wanted to go to school here. Just the rich history of the Beanpot. Being able to step on that ice and be part of it, it's really special. Just grateful to be here and be in it.”

— James Hagens (nhl.com)

What’s next

The championship matchup between Boston University and Boston College will take place on Monday at TD Garden.

The takeaway

The Beanpot tournament provides a unique opportunity for Bruins prospects to compete in a high-stakes, historic rivalry game at the iconic TD Garden, giving them valuable experience playing in front of passionate Boston hockey fans.