Boston University Men's Ice Hockey Team Picked to Win Hockey East Regular-Season Title

Strategic Insights -

Boston University Athletics has made headlines with the news that their men's ice hockey team has been chosen to win the Hockey East regular-season title by the league's coaches. The Terriers earned 105 points, securing seven of the possible 10 first-place votes, with Providence trailing closely behind with 91 points. This impressive selection comes as the team returns 12 letter winners from last season, including talented players like Cole Hutson and Sascha Boumedienne, and welcomes 14 newcomers, including reigning NCHC Rookie of the Year Sacha Boisvert.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Boston University men's ice hockey team has been picked to win the Hockey East regular-season title by the league's coaches, with 105 points and seven first-place votes.
  • Providence received 91 points and three first-place votes, while UConn was third with 90 points, and Maine secured the other first-place vote with 87 points.
  • The team returns 12 letter winners from last season, including First Team All-American Cole Hutson and 2025 first-round draft pick Sascha Boumedienne.
  • 14 newcomers join the team, including reigning NCHC Rookie of the Year Sacha Boisvert, who transferred from North Dakota along with senior Owen McLaughlin.
  • Twelve freshmen will also join the Terriers, including five players selected in this summer's NHL Draft.
  • The team will open the 2025-26 season on October 4 against LIU at Agganis Arena.

Statistics:

  • 105 points: Boston University's total score in the Hockey East coaches' poll.
  • 7: Number of first-place votes received by Boston University.
  • 91: Providence's total score in the Hockey East coaches' poll.
  • 3: Number of first-place votes received by Providence.
  • 90: UConn's total score in the Hockey East coaches' poll.
  • 87: Maine's total score in the Hockey East coaches' poll.
  • 85: Boston College's total score in the Hockey East coaches' poll.
  • 64: UMass's total score in the Hockey East coaches' poll.
  • 53: UMass Lowell's total score in the Hockey East coaches' poll.
  • 53: Northeastern's total score in the Hockey East coaches' poll.
  • 33: Merrimack's total score in the Hockey East coaches' poll.
  • 31: New Hampshire's total score in the Hockey East coaches' poll.
  • 23: Vermont's total score in the Hockey East coaches' poll.

Sources:

  • Boston University Athletics (press release)
  • Hockey East coaches' poll (results)