Boston University Hosts Ice Breaker Tournament at Walter Brown Arena
Boston University is hosting the Ice Breaker Tournament in conjunction with College Hockey Inc., marking the first time a Hockey East women’s program has hosted the multi-team event. The tournament brings No. 14 Yale, Robert Morris and Minnesota State to Walter Brown Arena for a two-day schedule on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, and Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.
The event opens Friday with Minnesota State facing Robert Morris at 4 p.m., followed by Boston University taking on Yale at 7 p.m. Saturday’s slate features the consolation game at 2 p.m. and the championship game at 5 p.m., with all four games streaming live on ESPN+ according to the tournament home page. The last time BU Athletics hosted the Ice Breaker tournament was in 2008 for the men’s event, which the Terriers won.
Fans attending the games can collect tournament-themed lapel pins, stickers and big chains while supplies last. Friday’s 7 p.m. matchup also includes an autograph session with members of the Boston Fleet during the intermission, while a Fan Fest takes place outside Walter Brown Arena ahead of Saturday’s championship game.
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Recent Results and Special Teams Performance
The Terriers enter the tournament with a 1-4-1 overall record and a 1-0-1 mark in Hockey East play following a weekend series against Colgate where they dropped 2-0 and 1-0 decisions. Sydney Fogu recorded a career-high 38 saves in Friday’s loss, and senior Mari Pietersen followed with a career-high 45 saves on Saturday.
Freshman Lo Lachapelle leads Boston University with three points and three goals this season. The Terriers hold the second-best faceoff win percentage in Hockey East at .545, ranking 11th nationally, while their .200 power-play percentage sits fourth in the conference and 18th in the NCAA.
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Yale leads field as BU faces historical rivals
Yale opens its season at the tournament coming off a 26-10-0 campaign that reached the NCAA quarterfinals before a 6-1 loss to Ohio State. Boston University holds a 5-3-1 all-time record against the Bulldogs, though Yale won the last meeting 2-0 in 2022 at the Henderson Collegiate Hockey Showcase in Nevada.
Minnesota State enters at 2-4-0 after dropping games to Wisconsin, while Robert Morris stands at 3-5-0 following a series against Syracuse. BU is 1-1-0 all-time against Minnesota State and 8-1-0 against Robert Morris, with the Colonials’ lone win in the series occurring in a 2013 shutout.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Tournament
How can fans watch the Ice Breaker Tournament games?
All four tournament games across Friday and Saturday are scheduled to stream live on ESPN+, with live statistics available through links on the official tournament home page maintained by Boston University athletics.
What promotions and fan events are scheduled during the weekend?
Attendees can pick up Ice Breaker-themed lapel pins, stickers and big chains while supplies last. Friday’s 7 p.m. game features a Boston Fleet autograph session during the intermission, and a Fan Fest runs outside Walter Brown Arena before Saturday’s championship game.
What are Boston University’s special teams rankings heading into the weekend?
The Terriers rank fourth in Hockey East and 18th nationally with a .200 power-play percentage, while their .833 penalty-killing percentage places sixth in the conference and 24th in the NCAA.
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