Boston College Defeats UMaine in Hockey East Quarterfinal

Black Bears' season ends with 5-0 shutout loss to Eagles

Mar. 14, 2026 at 1:50am

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The fourth-seeded Boston College Eagles defeated the fifth-seeded University of Maine Black Bears 5-0 in a Hockey East quarterfinal matchup on Friday night in Boston. Boston Bruins draft picks accounted for four of the five goals scored by the Eagles.

Why it matters

This loss ends the Black Bears' season, while the Eagles advance to the next round of the Hockey East tournament. The game featured several top NHL draft prospects, highlighting the talent and competitiveness of the Hockey East conference.

The details

Boston College jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period with goals from Teddy Stiga and James Hagens just 39 seconds apart. Oskar Jellvik, a Boston Bruins draft pick, made it 3-0 early in the third period. Hagens, the leading scorer in Hockey East this season and a 2025 first-round pick, and Dean Letourneau, a 2024 first-round pick, each added empty-net goals to seal the 5-0 victory for the Eagles.

  • The game was played on Friday, March 13, 2026.

The players

Boston College Eagles

The fourth-seeded team in the Hockey East tournament, who defeated the fifth-seeded University of Maine Black Bears.

University of Maine Black Bears

The fifth-seeded team in the Hockey East tournament, whose season ended with the 5-0 loss to Boston College.

Teddy Stiga

A Boston College player who scored one of the Eagles' five goals.

James Hagens

A Boston College player and Boston Bruins draft pick who scored two goals, including an empty-net goal, for the Eagles.

Oskar Jellvik

A Boston College player and Boston Bruins draft pick who scored one of the Eagles' goals.

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The takeaway

This game showcased the depth and talent of the Boston College hockey program, as they were able to defeat a strong Maine team with contributions from several of their top NHL draft prospects. The loss ends a successful season for the Black Bears, but also highlights the competitive nature of the Hockey East conference.