On Saturday night, Lane Hutson and the Boston University Terriers battled in the regional final, with Hutson’s fate holding implications for the Montreal Canadiens’ defensive lineup. Fortunately for the Terriers, they clinched the victory, securing a spot in the upcoming Frozen Four starting April 11. Sunday evening showcased another standout prospect, Jacob Fowler, making waves as the goaltender for the Boston College Eagles in the NCAA series.
The game started quietly, both Fowler and Quinnipiac’s Vinny Duplessis showcasing solid goaltending in a scoreless first period. However, the second period saw a flurry of goals, with both teams netting three each. The Bobcats took an early lead, but Boston College fought back with two goals, including a power-play strike from Ryan Leonard and a powerful finish from Andre Gasseau. The Eagles then equalized with another power-play goal from Leonard, assisted by Will Smith and Eamon Powell.
Quinnipiac briefly regained the lead early in the third period, but Boston College leveled the score once more, sending the game into overtime. In a surprising turn, Jack Malone emerged as the hero, sealing the victory for the Eagles and securing their spot in the Frozen Four.
Looking ahead to the tournament on April 11 and 13, Hutson and Fowler will have another chance to face off, with the stakes higher than ever. Despite Fowler’s subpar performance in this game, he will have an opportunity to redeem himself on the prestigious Frozen Four stage. While he made some crucial saves, Fowler’s performance fell short of expectations given his previous stellar displays this season.