Boston College Opens Season With Record-Breaking 17–0 Win Over Stonehill

Boston College women’s hockey opened the 2026–27 season in historic fashion, defeating Stonehill 17–0 on Saturday. The win was not only a dominant start to the season but also a record-setting performance for the Eagles. Boston College’s 17 goals broke the program’s previous single-game record of 14, which had stood since a 1996 game against RPI. The 17-goal margin of victory also became the largest goal differential in NCAA women’s hockey history.

Ava Thomas led the Eagles’ offense, recording a hat trick and finishing with six points from three goals and three assists. Sammy Taber scored twice and reached the 100-point milestone for her career. Maxim Tremblay, Julian Klein, and Callie Rice also contributed two goals each. Sarah Powers added a goal and three assists, while Lauren Glaser recorded one goal and three assists.

Boston College established control early, scoring seven goals in the opening period. Thomas opened the scoring at 5:34, followed by Taber less than a minute later. Klein, Powers, Rice, Thomas, and Glaser continued the scoring as the Eagles entered the first intermission with a 7–0 lead. BC added three more goals in the second period, including Thomas’s third goal of the night, to take a 10–0 advantage into the final period.

The Eagles continued their offensive dominance in the third period, scoring another seven goals to complete the 17–0 shutout. Boston College also dominated the shot department, outshooting Stonehill 60–20. Three BC goaltenders, Ava Sedore, Bailey Callaway, and Bella Pomarico, combined for 24 saves to secure the shutout.

An extremely dominant opening game, and it’s safe to say this may be the only time this record gets broken on opening day and for the entire college season. If BC continues their dominance, you can look back to the 17-0 season opener that started that momentum in October.