Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan will soon be immortalized for his success as a college hockey player.

PITTSBURGH – Before becoming a two-time Stanley Cup champion as head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins, and even before his playing days in the NHL, Mike Sullivan played college hockey with the Boston University Terriers. Between 1986 and 1990, Sullivan was a standout forward with the Terriers, even playing as their captain in his senior year.

Boston University recently announced that Sullivan will be the 2024 inductee into the Beanpot Hall of Fame. The Beanpot is an annual tournament between the four major colleges in the Boston area.

Sullivan helped the Terriers reach the tournament’s championship all four years and winning the Beanpot twice in 1987 and 1990. As the captain in 1990, Sullivan also helped lead the Terriers to the NCAA Frozen Four.

"To be selected to go into the Beanpot Hall of Fame is an incredible honor, especially when you consider the caliber of players that have played in the Beanpot from all four schools," Sullivan said. "I was fortunate enough to play in the finals all four years that I was there, winning it twice – my freshman and senior years. The camaraderie around that tournament is forever etched in my memory.

In 141 career college hockey games, Sullivan recorded 61 goals and 77 assists for 138 points. He was a fourth-round pick of the New York Rangers in 1987 and went on to play 709 career NHL games.

Sullivan will be the 19^th Terrier to be inducted into the Beanpot Hall of Fame. A formal ceremony is set for February 12.

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