Itâs Beanpot time. The 70th annual college hockey tournament kicks off on Monday, Feb. 6 at 5 p.m., with the menâs hockey finals scheduled for Monday, Feb. 13.
Whyâs it called The Beanpot?
The tournament was previously named the New England Hockey Invitational. Then, Boston Globe editor Leonard Fowle referred to it as the âso-called âBean Potâ tournamentâ and it was renamed before the inaugural event in 1952, complete with a silver bean pot as the trophy.
As of this year, the official title is The Dunkinâ Beanpot, thanks to a partnership with the first title sponsor in the eventâs history.
Whoâs playing?
The same college teams step up to the puck each year â Harvard University, Boston College, Boston University + Northeastern University.
The 44th annual womenâs Beanpot begins Tuesday, Feb. 7, and the finals are scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 14 at Boston College.
Fun fact: BU has secured the most Beanpot trophies of any school, with 31 titles in the bag. Yes, this is City Editor Sara showing her Terrier pride.
While tickets to the menâs games have sold out, you can catch the action on NESN. Snag tickets for the womenâs finals here.
