James Hagens’ power-play hat trick leads Boston College to 5-2 win over UConn

Hagens scores three times on the man advantage as Eagles take Friday opener at Kelley Rink

Boston College used a special-teams surge from forward James Hagens to pull away from UConn, earning a 5-2 Hockey East victory Friday night, Feb. 20, 2026, at Kelley Rink in Chestnut Hill. The matchup opened a home-and-home series between two nationally ranked conference teams with postseason positioning at stake.

Hagens recorded his second hat trick of the season, with all three goals coming on the power play. Boston College also received goals from Landan Resendes and Teddy Stiga, while goaltender Louka Cloutier finished with 21 saves.

Scoring summary: Boston College 5, UConn 2 (Feb. 20, 2026)

Boston College’s first-period advantage was built on execution with the extra skater. Hagens opened the scoring at 15:52 of the first period, converting a power-play chance with assists credited to Dean Letourneau and Andre Gasseau. Hagens doubled the lead late in the period at 18:49, with assists from Aram Minnetian and Gasseau, sending the Eagles into intermission up 2-0.

UConn answered quickly to start the second. Ryan Tattle cut the deficit to one just 31 seconds into the period, finishing a play set up by Jake Richard. At 3:03, Kaden Shahan tied the game 2-2, with Alexandre Blais and Tom Messineo earning assists. The equalizer erased Boston College’s two-goal cushion within the opening minutes of the frame.

The game turned again late in the second period when Boston College’s power play produced the eventual game-winner. At 18:01, Hagens completed his hat trick on a one-timer for a 3-2 lead, assisted by Ryan Conmy and Letourneau.

Boston College added separation in the third. Resendes scored at 11:29 off a setup from Gasseau to make it 4-2. Stiga closed the scoring with an empty-net goal at 17:32, with assists credited to Letourneau and Conmy.

• James Hagens: 3 goals (all on the power play)
• Andre Gasseau: 3 assists
• Dean Letourneau: 3 assists
• Ryan Conmy: 2 assists
• Louka Cloutier: 21 saves

The series was scheduled to continue Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, with a 3 p.m. faceoff in Hartford, giving UConn an immediate opportunity to respond and Boston College a chance to secure a weekend split or better in conference play.