With Harvard’s resurgence, commentators expect this year’s Beanpot to be one of the most competitive in recent memory. Eichel has led the Terriers to their best start since their 2009 national championship, and BC and Northeastern have hit their strides in recent weeks despite slow starts.
The fates are aligning for another Beanpot worthy of poem and song.
“For two days in February, college hockey really is on par with the Patriots, the Red Sox, and the Bruins,” MacDonald said. “Given the platform, given the visibility, there’s the pride of representing your school, the alums, and your fellow students.”
—Staff writer Michael D. Ledecky can be reached at michael.ledecky@thecrimson.com.
This article has been revised to reflect the following correction:
CORRECTION: February 3, 2015
A previous version of this article did not provide the most recent rankings for the Harvard and Boston University men's hockey teams. The latest U.S. College Hockey Online and USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine polls were released on February 2.