Format
The competitors are:
- Boston University Terriers (49-time finalists, 29-time winners; last championship in 2009)
- Boston College Eagles (32-time finalists, 17-time winners; last championship in 2012)
- Harvard University Crimson (25-time finalists, 10-time winners; last championship in 1993)
- Northeastern University Huskies (14-time finalists, 4-time winners; last championship in 1988)
The tournament lasts two rounds, with first-round opponents being rotated from year to year. The second round features the consolation game and the championship game.
In addition to the tournament trophy, two individual awards are given out each year. The Eberly Trophy goes to the goaltender with the highest save percentage who plays in both of his team's games, while the Beanpot MVP is awarded to tournament's most valuable player.
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