Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Women topple NU in OT in Beanpot opener; Amico heads to USHL; Two Prospects Games; Farewell to The Dugout

 

   

Senior captain Maeve Carey's power-play goal three minutes into overtime sent the Terriers past #6/7 Northeastern, 2-1, and into a berth in the Beanpot final next week against Harvard. The game was played before the largest women's hockey crowd in Walter Brown Arena history, 2,281.

Carey told the Boston Hockey Blog that she was, in fact, shocked when the game ended and then thought to herself Oh my god. We just won. We just knocked out Northeastern. 

BU lost to the Huskies in last season's Beanpot final. 

The teams traded first-period goals and then went scoreless for the next 53 minutes before Carey's heroics ended Northeastern's hopes for a four-peat in the Beanpot.

"Really proud of our group, head coach Tara Watchorn said. "In my time here as head coach, and this season for sure, one of the most proud moments I've had. 

“It’s been really cool to see,” she added. “You really felt us round a corner in the back half of the first semester, and kudos to the players for their ownership going into the holiday break and showing up ready to go again when we got back.”  

Junior goalie Mari Pietersen keyed the win with another strong, clutch performance, turning aside 35 of 36 Husky shots, including the last 28 she faced. Her defense corps helped her out with 11 blocked shots.  

“Once again, Mari gave us a chance to win,” Watchorn explained. “And it was a combination of Mari doing her job and our D doing their job. We looked at our rebound retention in the defensive zone: 77 percent. The D boxed out, picked up sticks and Mari made the first save.” 

After the Huskies dominated the initial minutes, BU opened the scoring at 4:52 when junior Greta Henderson passed to freshman Lexie Bertelsen along the goal line to the left of the cage. The puck went off her stick to goalie Lisa Jönsson but Bertelsen recovered it at the goalmouth. Jonsonn stopped her initial attempt but Bertelsen backhanded the rebound into the net for her second tally of the season. Riley Walsh also assisted on the goal.  

Northeastern countered at 10:32 when Lilly Shannon, the top scorer in Hockey East, beat Pietersen with her second attempt from 10 feet out.   

 Both goalies made bigtime saves in the second and third periods to keep the score knotted at one apiece. Terriers had a power play late in the second period but could not convert on either of their shots on goal.

Two minutes into overtime Sydney Healey drew a slashing penalty on a breakaway, giving BU a 4-on-3 man advantage.  With its power play set up, Carey's shot from center point was blocked, but Keira Healey recovered the puck and sent it back to Carey. When the Northeastern defenders backed in a bit, Carey skated to the top of the circle and, with Kaleigh Quigg setting a screen at the goalmouth, snapped a shot past Jönsson for the game-winner. 

Following the game, Carey told the media, “We talked about it in the locker room. We went through a lot of adversity in that game, and we just continued to push through all 65 minutes. And that’s something we might not have done at the beginning of the season.”

Terriers were dominant at the face off dots with a 37-11 edge.  Lilli Welchke led the way, winning 17 of 20 draws, while Quigg won 10 of 12.  

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            Photo credit Julia Jacobsen 

● GoTerriers.com recap and box score

● Highlights, NESN interviews, Post-game Watchorn and Carey 

● Boston Hockey Blog ‘Oh my god, we just knocked out Northeastern:’ BU women’s hockey continues midseason surge with cathartic Beanpot semifinal win    

Men's Team

Welcome to Muskegon, Carter Amico 

On Tuesday, it was announced that freshman defenseman Carter Amico was leaving the team for second semester and would join USHL Muskegon. A second-round draft pick of the Flyers in 2025, the 6'5" right-shot saw limited action in 18 games, primarily dressing as the seventh defenseman. He had no points and 14 blocks.

Despite a world of upside potential, Amico's adjustment to the D-1 game was slowed by his limited number of games played in his two seasons with the NTDP. In both years, he sustained season-ending leg injuries. Previously, he starred for Mount St. Charles.  

The plan, as described in Muskegon's press release, is to give Amico the opportunity to play regularly for the rest of the season and then return to Commonwealth Avenue.

"We are super excited to add Carter to our organization. He brings a lot of depth and stability to our D-core. We are excited to work in tandem with the Philadelphia Flyers and Boston University to develop him and get him back to Boston next year, where he will anchor the blue line for years to come," shared Lumberjacks President, Steve Lowe.

"You're looking at a high-end ceiling defenseman who has good size, is somebody who was ready for college, but just needs more minutes and more puck touches. We are excited to develop his game into that, and he is going to be a good, experienced defenseman that plays a lot of heavy minutes for us," added Jacks Head Coach Colten St. Clair. 

Addressing the move, Amico explained:

"I believe that my development path was thrown a curve ball with a tough injury over the past year, and I can admit that college was a tougher challenge than I was anticipating. I think the Jacks can help propel my development in the direction I want to go. I'm grateful for the opportunity the Lumberjacks are giving me." 

At Muskegon, he will join 2026 recruit Viktor Norringer, a 6'4" right wing, who was a frequent linemate of Tynan Lawrence before he made the jump to BU. 

Without Amico, BU has no lack of depth on defense, junior Mick Frechette has established himself as a full-time blueliner in tandem with classmate Aiden Celebrini, while freshman Charlie Trethewey is regularly paired with Sascha Boumedienne. Another freshman, Malte Vass, who has seen his ice time grow, provides both a physical edge and shutdown skills to the unit. Kyle Kim, who has seen time at both defense and forward, is the eighth defenseman.

►► In case you missed it, there was a late addition to Tuesday's coverage of the win at Harvard from BHB's Hannah Connors. An excellent read.

●  Boston Hockey Blog In crucial clash for NPI, BU men’s hockey downs Harvard

 Looking ahead

►2026 recruits Caleb Malhotra and Braidy Wassilyn will be on the ice in tonight's OHL Prospects Game. Puck drop is at 7:00 p.m. ET for the game that will be streamed for free on FloHockey's YouTube channel.

►2026 recruit Luke Schairer and 2027 recruit Jamie Glance will skate in Thursday's Chipotle All-American Game which will air on NHL Network at 7 p.m. ET. 

 

SportsNet.ca's January rankings for the 2026 NHL Entry Draft has three BU recruits--all centers--among its top 27.  

No. 4: Caleb Malhotra, C, 6-foot-1, 182 pounds, Brantford Bulldogs (OHL)

In terms of pure physical stature, Malhotra has the most room to gain of anyone inside the top 10. As such, he becomes more of a projection player. What scouts like right now is his attention to detail defensively and his overall awareness of what is required of him on any given night. From a numbers perspective, he is amongst the league leaders in power-play, penalty-kill and plus-minus categories. He also checks the box with six game winners, top three in the OHL. Either Malhotra or Tynan Lawrence (listed next) will be the first centre off the board.

No. 5: Tynan Lawrence, C, 6-foot-1, 185 pounds, Boston University (NCAA)

In a surprise move Lawrence changed course, leaving USHL Muskegon to join  Boston University for the remainder of the season. Macklin Celebrini’s success after a year at BU was enticing enough for Lawrence to turn his development over to Jay Pandolfo. After a great 16-year-old regular season, and electric playoffs leading to Muskegon’s first ever Clark Cup, Lawrence felt like there was little left to prove in the USHL and that the NCAA would help hasten his development. This a move that mirrors what Verhoeff and McKenna have done, giving scouts a direct comparison. Is Lawrence ready for the next challenge in his career? Only time will tell. 

No. 27: Egor Shilov, C, 6-foot, 177 pounds, Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL)

A fascinating prospect because of how he can dominate the small-area game. Rather than use physicality as a means to win board battles, he utilizes his smarts and a lightning quick stick to emerge victorious. Those same skills also make him a threat off the rush and in the one-on-one game. Shilov has been up over 55 per cent in the face-off circle all season. He’s not for everyone as his effort can be inconsistent, but his skill is very enticing.  

 

End of an era

Post-Prohibition Era Boston U Dive Bar ... 

Terrier fans of all ages know the place well. The Dugout Cafe across Comm Ave from Marsh Chapel has been a favorite watering hole for BU students and especially for hockey players. The Dugout, once a speakeasy frequented by gangsters, has sold its liquor license and will soon close.

Back in the day--as they say--numerous Terriers worked behind the Dugout's bar, among them two-time All-American Vic Stanfield. 

Just about everyone has a story about the Dugout. A favorite is told by Dave Silk in this video about the Terriers returning from Boston Garden during the Blizzard of 1978. Watch to the end.

 

● Boston Business Journal Well-known bar on Boston University campus closes after 100 years        

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