BC Bulletin

Boston College Women's Hockey Forward Earns Conference Honor: The Rundown

Your daily briefing on what's going on with Boston College athletics and how to watch the Eagles.
Kim Rankin|
Boston College women's hockey forward Ava Thomas with the puck during a game. Photo Credit: John Sexton / Boston College Eagles On SI
Boston College women's hockey forward Ava Thomas with the puck during a game. Photo Credit: John Sexton / Boston College Eagles On SI | John Sexton / Boston College Eagles On SI

Boston College women’s hockey forward Ava Thomas has been named Hockey East Player of the Week. 

The freshman earned the honor for her performances in BC’s two games last week. 

In Boston College’s 2-1 loss to Harvard on Tuesday in the first round of the Beanpot, Thomas scored one goal for one point.

The following game, an 8-2 win over Providence on Friday night, the Downingtown, Pa., native scored a pair of goals and tallied four assists for six points, totaling seven on the week. 

Thomas has been a massive part in Boston College’s offense this season. In 23 games, she has scored 15 goals and 17 assists for 32 points, all team highs. 

Boston College returns to the ice on Tuesday afternoon as it takes on No. 8 Northeastern in the Beanpot consolation game at TD Garden in Boston. Puck drop is set for 4:30 p.m. ET.

The Rundown: Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026:

  • Boston College men's basketball alumni were honored at Conte Forum on Saturday afternoon during Boston College's game against Syracuse. The Eagles picked up the victory over the Orange 81-73 in overtime which marked BC's first ACC win of the season.
  • Conte Forum had an attendance of 8,606 on Saturday afternoon for BC's win over Syracuse. Eagles guard Fred Payne talked about the crowd after the game. "Amazing crowd today," said Payne. "Obviously half of it, we know, was 'Cuse, but some of our fans came out. We love that when the fans come out."
  • Boston College football has sent an offer to class of 2027 interior offensive lineman Noah Nixon. Nixon is a 6-foot-3, 285-pound prospect from Buford High School in Buford, Ga.

Boston College Eagles Monday Scores:

There were no games scheduled for Monday, Jan. 19.

Boston College Eagles Tuesday Schedule:

  • Women's Hockey: Boston College vs. No. 8 Northeastern (Beanpot) | Boston, Mass. | 4:30 p.m. | ESPN+ | Live Video | Live Stats

Countdown to Boston College baseball's season opener:

24 days.

Boston College Quote of the Day:

"That man ain't human. He's too strong to be human. He's the toughest guy in the league to play against because he keeps coming headfirst. Swinging those forearms wears you down.”
Jim Parker on Ernie Stautner

We'll Leave You With This:

Check Us Out On:

Follow us on....

Read More:

Published
Kim Rankin
KIM RANKIN

Kim Rankin is the lead writer for Boston College On SI. The 2020 graduate of the University of Alabama. She joined Alabama Crimson Tide On SI in February 2024 covering baseball, softball, football, men’s basketball, and more for BamaCentral, but has also contributed to Missouri Tigers On SI. She previously worked as the brand manager at Tide 100.9 FM in Tuscaloosa, Ala. She has covered a wide variety of events including SEC Championships, NCAA Regionals, and bowl games.

Share on XFollow kmrankin1
Home/All Things BC