No matter the struggles of the season thus far, there is something about looking the calendar, seeing it is the first Monday in February, and realizing that one of college hockey’s greatest traditions is upon us.
For the 67th time, Boston’s four Division I hockey programs will congregate at the TD Garden, just off Causeway Street, and compete for the Beanpot, a trophy that has significant meaning for players, coaches and fans alike from all four schools.
Here’s what the four schools have been up to:
Harvard: Harvard is currently in the 12th position in the Pairwise rankings, good for the best team in the tournament (but just barely).