Boston College Wins Beanpot Title: 'This Win is Magical'

Bruins prospects Gasseau and Hagens lead the way for the Eagles

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Boston College Eagles, led by Bruins prospects Andre Gasseau and James Hagens, defeated Boston University 6-2 to win the 2026 Beanpot championship at TD Garden. Gasseau scored two goals, including one on the power play, while Hagens recorded two assists. Five other Bruins draft picks also played key roles in the victory, as BC captured its first Beanpot title since 2016.

Why it matters

The Beanpot is a prestigious annual college hockey tournament featuring the four Boston-area schools - Boston College, Boston University, Harvard, and Northeastern. Winning the Beanpot is a major accomplishment for the BC program and its players, many of whom are Bruins prospects looking to make an impression for the NHL club.

The details

After Boston University took an early 1-0 lead, Gasseau tied the game with a power-play goal in the first period. Hagens recorded an assist on that goal, and later set up another power-play tally by Lukas Gustafsson in the second period. Gasseau scored his second goal on the power play in the third period to make it 4-1 BC. Bruins first-round pick Dean Letourneau also scored for the Eagles, who pulled away for the 6-2 victory.

  • The Beanpot championship game was played on Monday, February 10, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston.
  • Boston College won its first Beanpot title since 2016.

The players

Andre Gasseau

A Bruins prospect and Boston College senior captain who scored two goals, including two on the power play, to lead the Eagles to the Beanpot championship.

James Hagens

A Bruins 2025 seventh-overall draft pick who recorded two assists and was named the 2026 Beanpot tournament MVP.

Dean Letourneau

A Bruins 2024 first-round draft pick who scored a goal for Boston College in the championship game.

Greg Brown

The head coach of the Boston College hockey team.

Boston University

The Eagles' opponent in the Beanpot championship game, which Boston College won 6-2.

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What they’re saying

“It's a special group. For everyone to experience this win is magical, and it's something that everyone will remember for the rest of their lives.”

— Andre Gasseau, Boston College Senior Captain (nhl.com)

“It is just exciting to be able to get this trophy, not only for us, but for our school and all the fans that showed up today. It means a lot. We had a couple guys that played with us that were able to come back and be here tonight. To be able to have their support is awesome – a huge help.”

— James Hagens, Boston College Forward (nhl.com)

“Not just the offense; he brings everything to us. He's the first over the boards on the PK, first over the boards on the power play. He plays against the other team's top players; he wins faceoffs. He really does everything. Playing center, controlling the ice down low in the defensive zone. There's not anything that he's not doing for us.”

— Greg Brown, Boston College Head Coach (nhl.com)

What’s next

The Boston College Eagles will look to carry the momentum from their Beanpot championship into the rest of the season as they compete for a spot in the NCAA Frozen Four tournament.

The takeaway

The Boston College hockey program continues to develop top NHL prospects, with several Bruins draft picks playing key roles in the Eagles' Beanpot title victory. The win showcases the depth of talent on the BC roster and the strong pipeline of talent between the college and professional ranks.