Professional Hockey?

Bostonist almost forgot that we had a professional hockey team in the city. The Beanpot tournament and the arrival of our yellow pages reminded us however. We at Bostonist are always amazed at how long the winter sport of professional ice hockey is in season, it’s even longer than the NBA. With yellow pages sponsored by the Boston Bruins sitting on doorsteps and hallways all over the city we did what they said and went to the website for ticket information. There aren’t any games being played, just a screening of “Hockey’s Golden Era.” The NHL has been in a labor dispute all season long, locking out the players. The dispute has cancelled some 800 scheduled games and focused hockey fan’s attention to the minor leagues and college teams.

The 53rd annual Beanpot Tournament wraps up on Monday after pitting local college hockey against one another. Boston University beat Boston College and Northeastern skated past Harvard last week. BU and Northeastern play for the pewter pot while Harvard and BC will play the consolation game. Monday is shaping up to be a big day for hockey in general; Beanpot finals played and the deadline hits for an agreement or NHL season cancellation.