Played on Feb 2, 2026
NCAA D-1 Tournaments/Exhibition
Game Played in TD Banknorth Garden
General Game Notes: Boston University rallied with a strong second period to force overtime, erasing Northeastern’s early lead in a tight, defensive matchup, where goals were exchanged twice on each side. Neither team could break through in the third, and the game ultimately ended in a 2-2 draw after OT, yet Cole Hutson won the game for the Terriers in the shootout. BU moves to 12-13-2 on the season, while Northeastern sits at 12-12-1 after the hard-fought tie.
Tynan Lawrence (C, L, 6’1″, 186, Boston University, 08/03/2008, Boston University)
Game Rating
B
1 Viewing
Comments: Lawrence brings speed, energy, and competitiveness every shift, and he’s got the hands to make plays while attacking with pace. He may not be a pure offensive catalyst, but his two-way game and ability to drive the middle make him a strong long-term center option. He’s a late-’08 birthdate who battled back from an early injury, put up strong numbers in Muskegon, and jumped to BU for the second semester. Lawrence showed his skating and drive in spurts yet was not a consistent factor in driving the Terriers’ offense. He did manage five shots on goal and was somewhat effective at the dot, winning 13 of 21 face-offs. He, like many young 17-18-year-old prospects, is finding the challenges of NCAA Hockey, especially finding the scoresheet. He was given plenty of 5v5 and power play opportunities. While many have Lawrence as a possible Top 5 pick for the NHL Draft, he did not exemplify those traits on this night.
Lawton Zacher (G, L, 6’1″, 173, Northeastern University, 12/31/2003, Northeastern)
Game Rating
B+
1 Viewing
Comments: Zacher was sharp all night, giving up only two on 38 shots and looking calm under pressure. He likes to get out on top of his crease, cut down angles, and force shooters to beat him clean. He swallowed the easy ones and competed hard for anything loose around the blue paint. He was beaten off a 2v1 rush blocker side high by #7 Roukounakis in the 2nd period. Even at his size, he tracked pucks well through bodies, with a little help from his defense clearing lanes. He certainly showed his athleticism and made two outstanding saves after being initially beaten yet stretched back and over to make the saves. One reaching back in the crease with his stick and the other recovering from rebound kicked out to #34 Eiserman as he luckily got a piece of the shot with the net open. With that said, there were also times Zacher over pushed or committed on plays, and the 1st goal against resulted as he pushed past the post on #91 Trethewey’s backhand shot, instead of staying square to handle the shot or tip from #10 Morello. He is a goalie to watch for his free agent development, as he consistently faces over 20 shots per game while maintaining a steady .929 SV% and 2.14 GAA.
Dylan Hryckowian (F, R, 5’10”, 173, Northeastern University, 05/19/2004, Northeastern)
Game Rating
B+
1 Viewing
Comments: Hryckowian brings a high-skill element to his game, catching anything thrown his way and handling the puck with real finesse. He can beat defenders clean in space thanks to slick mitts, though he doesn’t have the pop in his stride to pull away in traffic. He’s at his best when he’s flying through the neutral zone with momentum. The tools are there – he just needs more jump to round out the package. He scored the game’s opening goal on a one-time from the circle on the power play and also assisted on the 2nd goal in the 2nd period with a simple pass from the wall after zone entry to find #81 Mathieu in stride for the goal. He’s like his older brother, Justin, currently with the Dallas Stars. He is not overly big or strong, yet shows the offensive instincts and skill sets for the next level.
Amine Hajibi (LW, L, 6’1″, 186, Northeastern University, 05/05/2005, Northeastern)
Game Rating
B
1 Viewing
Comments: Hajibi’s north-south approach and puck-protection habits stand out, especially in transition, where he maintains possession through contact. His acceleration is stronger than his overall top speed, giving him enough burst to create entries and beat defenders on angles. He repeatedly advanced play through the neutral zone by manipulating pace and using his body as a shield. He made a nice play on the power play on the 1st goal, not forcing but threaded a pass from low-to-high, which resulted in the #13 Hryckowian goal.
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