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MONTREAL - Calm, cool and collected best describes Cayden Primeau's disposition both on and off the ice.

But that wasn't the case last Monday night when his beloved Northeastern University Huskies were battling for the their third consecutive Beanpot title at TD Garden.
The 20-year-old Laval Rocket goaltender was on the road in Utica, NY desperately trying to find a way to tune into the championship matchup against Boston University.
Panic mode quickly set in when he realized that the NHL Network, which was broadcasting the contest across the United States, wasn't available on his hotel room TV.
"I was going to the end of the world to put it on, but I couldn't figure it out," recalled Primeau, who backstopped the Huskies to back-to-back Beanpot crowns in 2018 and 2019. "I was trying NESN. I was trying TSN. I was texting everyone trying to find a way to watch it, but I finally came across a way to get it. I ended up using a friend's account for the NESN feed on my laptop."

By the time Primeau tuned in, the first period was essentially over and Northeastern was down by a pair.
He quickly put his headphones on and "zoned in" while roommate Ryan Poehling checked in from time to time for an update.
Admittedly, Primeau's anxiety level reached a new high watching from afar.
"I was so nervous, way more nervous than I was playing in it. I guess it's because I didn't have any control over it," explained Primeau. "I wanted the school to win. I wanted the guys to win. I just wanted Northeastern to come out on top because of everything that comes from winning. It's a great feeling, it's a springboard going into the playoffs, and it builds confidence."

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Everyone knows what happened next. The Huskies scored four unanswered goals in the middle frame to take a two-goal lead into the third period, before the Terriers tied things up with 1.2 seconds remaining in regulation to force overtime.
And in the second extra frame, Primeau's good buddy - and fellow Canadiens prospect - Jordan Harris scored the game-winner.

The Farmington Hills, MI native was elated for 19-year-old sophomore defenseman.
"I felt so happy for him. I was excited for them. It couldn't happen to anyone better. Jordan works so hard. He's such a good person. He was one of my best friends at school. For him to score, it was great," praised Primeau. "I texted him right away. We have an ongoing joke where we call each other "teddy bears," so that's where the bear emoji on social media comes from. He's a big guy, but he's so lovable. I was pumped and proud of him. I told him that he's got a lot of stuff to look forward to."

Even though Primeau's collegiate career is behind him, his passion for Huskies hockey and his support of the program remains strong.
He cherished everything that came with representing Northeastern, and he'll never forget his two seasons in the Massachusetts capital.

"There were so many great names to come through the school and the hockey program over the years. I had a great time there and everyone was good to me," concluded Primeau. "I love Northeastern, I love Boston, and I'm super prideful."