CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College begins a six-game homestand at Kelley Rink on Friday night with its home opener against Long Island, the first-ever meeting between the programs. Faceoff is set for 7 p.m. on ESPN+ and WEEI 850 AM. Tickets are available at BCEagles.com or by calling 617-552-GoBC.
SETTING THE SCENE
• The Eagles are 1-0-0 after a 2-1 overtime victory over defending national champion Quinnipiac on Saturday night
• LIU is 0-2-0 following losses to Penn State and Holy Cross
• BC has added 14 newcomers to a roster of 27 players, including 11 freshmen and three graduate transfers
• Represented among the newcomers are seven forwards, four defensemen, three goalies
OPENING VICTORY
• Sophomore Cutter Gauthier snapped a shot high glove side with 9.