It’s safe to say that this has not been one of the best years to be a Boston College men’s hockey fan. The team has had its struggles, with a 10-13-4 going into Monday night- and that was before losing three significant players to international duty.
But the thing about trophy season is that hope springs eternal, and as we embark on the First Monday in February, it’s time for the Eagles to go after some hardware. Boston College, owners of the second longest Beanpot championship drought, takes on Northeastern in the second game at TD Garden Monday evening for the right to compete for the Beanpot.