The No. 15 Boston College women’s hockey team returns to Hockey East play on Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31, hosting Vermont for a two-game series at Conte Forum. The Eagles enter the weekend at 4-3-0 overall and 2-1-0 in conference play, looking to rebound after a 2-1 overtime loss to Minnesota State, as bceagles.com reported.
Fantasy & Market Impact
- Goaltending Stability: Bailey Callaway anchors the crease for Boston College, carrying a 0.88 goals-against average and a .955 save percentage into the weekend slate.
- Offensive Production: Ava Thomas leads the Eagles with 12 points on six goals and six assists, making her a key player for the team.
- Defensive Pressure: Vermont’s Tara Bach enters with a .955 save percentage and 1.40 GAA, presenting a tough test for opposing attackers as the Catamounts boast the fewest goals conceded in Hockey East.
Conference Play Opens at Conte Forum
Boston College welcomes Vermont to Chestnut Hill for a pair of 2 p.m. puck drops broadcast live on ESPN+. The Eagles head into the weekend holding a 4-3-0 record, while the Catamounts arrive at 3-3-0 to open their Hockey East schedule. Vermont travels for its third consecutive road weekend series following a pair of narrow one-goal losses to Cornell in mid-October, according to uvmathletics.com.
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The Catamounts hold an 11-53-7 all-time record against Boston College. However, uvmathletics.com noted that Vermont enters the matchup on a four-game unbeaten streak against the Eagles at 3-0-1. That run includes a 3-1 victory over Boston College in the Hockey East quarterfinals on Feb. 28, 2026, at Conte Forum, where Ellie Simmons turned away 37 shots.
Statistical Comparison and Special Teams
Boston College’s offense leads Hockey East in scoring, averaging 5.33 goals per game through its early-season slate. The Eagles possess a potent power play operating at a 27.8% success rate and a penalty kill ranked sixth nationally at 93.8%. Meanwhile, Vermont has surrendered just eight goals across six outings, anchoring its defensive posture with strong goaltending.
| Team | Record | Goals Per Game | Goals Against Average | Save Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | 4-3-0 | 4.71 | 1.55 | .944 |
| Vermont | 3-3-0 | 2.17 | 1.33 | .954 |
Vermont goaltender Tara Bach recorded 69 total saves across two games against Cornell, including a career-high 37 saves on Oct. 17.
Upcoming Schedule and Future Fixtures
Following the weekend series against Vermont, Boston College continues conference play with a home-and-home series against UConn. The Eagles host the Huskies on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 2 p.m. before traveling to Storrs, Connecticut, on Friday, Nov. 6, for a 6 p.m. matchup, bceagles.com reported.
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