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San Diego's own Thatcher Demko has been stellar in the net for the Eagles.

San Diego’s own Thatcher Demko has been stellar in the net for the Eagles.

For the 22d time, the Eagles and Terriers will meet for the Beanpot Championship, Monday, February 8, 4:30 pm PT. Join San Diego Eagles for a game watch at The Beer Co., 602 Broadway, San Diego.

BC, #1 in Hockey East and ranked #4 nationally, reached this year’s final with a 3-2 win yesterday over #7 Harvard. The Eagles fell behind 2-1 in the first period, but scored 2 power play goals in the second for the win.

The victory put BC in the finals for the 35th time in 64 Beanpots. And it was win number 1,001 for Coach Jerry York.

Since 1993, either Boston College or BU has won the Beanpot crown. BC took 9 of those titles, including 5 straight, 2010-14. BU is ranked #9 nationally this year.

The #1 BC women’s hockey team is also in the Beanpot final, which will be played Tuesday, February 9. The Eagles beatĀ Harvard in today’sĀ opening round, 8-0. Harvard had been BC’s nemesis last season, beating the Eagles in the Beanpot final and in the Frozen Four. Sweet revenge. BC will play the winner of BU-Northeastern.