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The Boston College Eagles are a Division I college hockey program that represent Boston College
in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
. The team has competed in Hockey East
since 1984, having previously played in the ECAC. The Eagles have won four national championships and the most current coming in 2010. Home games have been played at Kelley Rink
, named after legendary coach John "Snooks" Kelley
, since 1988, having previously played at McHugh Forum
. The Eagles are coached by Jerry York
, BC '67.
programs in the country. Beginning with legendary coach John "Snooks" Kelley, who led the Eagles to their first national championship in 1949, Boston College has established itself as a perennial powerhouse in both regular season and post-season play. Former coach Len Ceglarski
and current coach Jerry York
, both Boston College alums, continue to build upon the success began by Kelley. Both York and Ceglarski have at least 500 career wins. York to date has 889 career wins, which is second all-time only to Ron Mason
, and is first among all active coaches.
To date, BC has won twelve conference tournament titles, including ten Hockey East
titles, a conference record. Their most recent triumph in 2011 came after beating Merrimack
5-3 in the championship game, Merrimack's first appearance in the final.
winning the tournament MVP. BC has won the Beanpot in: 1954, 1956, 1957, 1959, 1961, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1976, 1983, 1994, 2001, 2004, 2008, 2010 and 2011.
Under John "Snooks" Kelley, BC advanced to the NCAA tournament three straight years from 1948-1950 (when the field was only four teams), winning the National Championship in 1949 after defeating Dartmouth
4-3 in Colorado Springs, CO.
After Jerry York took over as head coach in 1994, the Eagles began to work their way back to the NCAA tournament, having not qualified since 1991, and not having been to a Frozen Four since 1990. In 1998, four years after York became head coach, the Eagles were back in the National Championship game, losing to the Michigan Wolverines
in Boston
. BC was back in the national championship game in 2000, facing the North Dakota Fighting Sioux
. They lost the game 4-2, but returned the favor a year later in 2001, beating the Sioux 3-2 in overtime thanks to a sensational Krys Kolanos
goal. This was the Eagles first National Championship since 1949. The championship was all the more satisfying for BC as the Eagles defeated in the process the three teams that had eliminated them from the previous three tournaments (Michigan Wolverines
, Maine Black Bears
, North Dakota Fighting Sioux
). The 2001 National Championship team contained current NHL
standouts Brian Gionta
, Brooks Orpik
, and Chuck Kobasew
,
The Eagles returned to the National Championship game in 2006, facing the Wisconsin Badgers
in Milwaukee, WI. The Eagles lost 2-1. A Brian Boyle shot was denied by the post as time expired, securing the win for the Badgers. The Eagles made it back to the National Championship game in 2007, riding on the heels of a thirteen-game winning streak. However, they came up short again, losing a heart-breaker 3-1 to the Michigan State Spartans
.
BC got back to the National Championship game in 2008, disposing of Minnesota
, Miami (OH)
, and North Dakota in the Frozen Four semifinals along the way. The 2008 Tournament
marked the third year in a row that the Eagles ending Miami's season, beating the top seeded Red Hawks 4-3 in overtime thanks to an acrobatic goal by freshman Joe Whitney. In the National Championship game, the Eagles met the Notre Dame Fighting Irish
, who had upset Michigan in the other semifinal. The Eagles won the contest by a score of 4-1, behind an MVP performance by Nathan Gerbe. The defeat of the Irish by BC has added fuel to the growing rivalry between Boston College and Notre Dame
, carrying over to the ice what has been being fought on the gridiron
for years between the two schools football
teams in the Holy War
.
After missing out on the 2009 Tournament
, BC returned in 2010
as a number one seed. The Eagles defeated Alaska
and Yale in the Northeast Regional in Worcester, earning them a berth in the Frozen Four to be played at Ford Field
in Detroit. BC defeated Miami (OH) 7-1 in the national semifinal, the fourth time in five years that the Eagles ended the RedHawks' season in the NCAA Tournament. BC would face Wisconsin in the championship, a rematch of the 2006 title game. The Eagles avenged that loss by defeating the Badgers 5-0 behind a two goal effort from sophomore Cam Atkinson
and an MVP performance by senior Ben Smith, who would be named the Frozen Four's Most Outstanding Player. Junior John Muse became just the fourth goalie to record a shutout in a title game. The game was played before a record crowd of 37,592, the largest to attend an indoor hockey game.
Since 1998, the Eagles have qualified for the NCAA tournament twelve times, making it to nine Frozen Fours, seven National Championship games, and have won three national titles.
Runner-up in 1965, 1978, 1998, 2000, 2006, and 2007
Runner-up in 1985, 1986, 1989, 2000, and 2006
Runner-up in 1963, 1968, and 1973
Runner-up in 1955, 1970, 1973, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1986, 1991, 1995, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2006, and 2007
, separated by a mere four miles on Boston's Commonwealth Avenue
. The rivalry is often referred to as the Green Line Rivalry
, as the MBTA Green Line is the principal mode of transportation between the two schools. BC-BU is considered one of the top rivalries in college sports as well as the number one rivalry in college hockey. The schools regularly meet in Hockey East play three times each season. Besides meeting in conference play, the two schools often meet in the annual Beanpot tournament. Boston University has traditionally dominated the tournament. The Eagles beat the Terriers 3-2 in overtime during the semifinals of the 2011 tournament, the most recent meeting between the schools in the tournament.
The two schools have also met in NCAA tournament play. In their most recent meeting, Boston College skated to a memorable 5-0 victory against the top seeded Terriers in the 2006 NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament
Northeast Regional Final. The Eagles and Terriers have met once in the NCAA Tournament championship game in 1978, with BU winning 5-3 in Providence, RI
. BC and BU have combined for nine national championships.
Games between the two schools are also highlighted by the intensity of the two school's student sections, the BC Superfans and the BU Dog Pound. The BU students often sing their infamous "BC Sucks" song while the Superfans often chant "Safety School", "Sucks to BU", or "BC Rejects" at their counterparts.
Boston University leads the all-time series 126-112-17. In their most recent meeting on November 13, 2011, BU skated to a 5-0 at Conte Forum in Hockey East play.
Boston College and Boston University faced off in Hockey East play at Fenway Park
on January 8, 2010. The game was the first men's college hockey game played at Fenway Park, with a women's game between Northeastern and New Hampshire played earlier in the day. BU edged BC for a 3-2 win.
, a rivalry fueled by each teams post-season success. Boston College ended North Dakota's season in three straight Frozen Fours, most recently winning 6-1 in 2008 en route to a National Championship, while in the 2005 tournament
the Sioux beat the Eagles in the East Regional finals, 6-3.
In 2000
, the Sioux triumphed over BC 4-2 in the National Championship game in Rhode Island
. A year later, in 2001
, the Eagles and Sioux met again in Albany, this time with BC prevailing 3-2 in overtime. In 1963
, the Sioux beat Boston College by a score of 8-2 in the National Semifinal game. Two years later in 1965
, Boston College defeated North Dakota 4-3 in the National Semifinal game.
On October 10, 2007, the two teams squared off in a regular season match best remembered for the unusual circumstances in which the game ended. Midway through the second period, the power went out at BC's Conte Forum. When power was restored, the ice surface began to melt, leading to the game being called after two periods due to the hazardous playing conditions. The game ended 0-0.
The Eagles and Sioux last meet in the championship game of the 2011 Ice Breaker Tournament at the Ralph Engelstad Arena
, with BC defeating North Dakota 6-2.
has grown in recent years due to the success of the two programs. UNH leads the all-time Hockey East regular season series over BC. The Eagles, however, hold a distinct advantage in Hockey East tournament play, holding an 8-3 record. Most recently, in the 2009 Hockey East Tournament, UNH hosted BC in the quarterfinals on their home ice at the Whittemore Center. UNH had the chance to end BC's season and their hopes of reaching the NCAA tournament to defend their national title. BC won the best-of-three series 2-0.
During the 2007-2008 season, the Wildcats swept the season series and won the Hockey East regular season championship. The two teams met in the semifinals of the Hockey East tournament, with the top-seeded and favored UNH squad jumping out to a 4-1 midway through the second period. The Eagles mounted a comeback, however, and won the game 5-4 in triple overtime.
Both UNH and BC have also competed closely for the Hockey East regular season championship. In the 2009-2010 season, the Wildcats cemented the title on the final weekend of the season, earning a 3-3 tie against the Eagles at the Whittemore Center in the penultimate game season after BC jumped out to a 3-0 lead. In the 2010-2011 season, the regular season title was again decided on the final weekend, with the Eagles, sitting in second place, sweeping a home-and-home series against the Wildcats, earning their eleventh regular season championship.
The rivalry is commonly referred to as "The Holy War on Ice," a take on the name of the football rivalry between the two schools.
Spencer Penrose Award
USCHO Coach of the Year
USA Hockey National College Player of the Year
NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player
Hockey East Coach of the Year
Hockey East Player of the Year
ECAC Player of the Year
Hockey East Rookie of the Year
ECAC Rookie of the Year
Hockey East Tournament MVP
AHCA First Team All-Americans
For more Boston College stats, visit Boston College on Internet Hockey Database.
Boston College
Boston College is a private Jesuit research university located in the village of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA. The main campus is bisected by the border between the cities of Boston and Newton. It has 9,200 full-time undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students. Its name reflects its early...
in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Chestnut Hill is a wealthy New England village located six miles west of downtown Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Like all Massachusetts villages, Chestnut Hill is not an incorporated municipal entity, but unlike most of them, it encompasses parts of three separate municipalities, each of...
. The team has competed in Hockey East
Hockey East
Hockey East Association is a NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey conference which operates in New England. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as a hockey-only conference....
since 1984, having previously played in the ECAC. The Eagles have won four national championships and the most current coming in 2010. Home games have been played at Kelley Rink
Conte Forum
The Silvio O. Conte Forum, commonly known as Conte Forum, Kelley Rink , or simply Conte, is an 8,606-seat multi-purpose arena which opened in 1988 on the campus of Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts that lies within the Brighton neighborhood of Boston...
, named after legendary coach John "Snooks" Kelley
John Kelley (ice hockey)
John "Snooks" Kelley is a former American ice hockey coach. Kelley was coach of the Boston College Eagles ice hockey team for 36 years. Kelley won the 1949 NCAA ice hockey title and was the first coach to win 500 games in the NCAA...
, since 1988, having previously played at McHugh Forum
McHugh Forum
McHugh Forum was a 4,200-seat multi-purpose arena in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Built in 1958, it was the first on-campus home to the Boston College Eagles hockey team. It also hosted the NCAA Frozen Four in 1963. It closed in 1987 before the Conte Forum opened....
. The Eagles are coached by Jerry York
Jerry York
Jerry York is the Men's Hockey Coach at Boston College. He graduated from Boston College High School in 1963 and BC in 1967. York is currently the winningest active coach in NCAA hockey, and is 2nd on the all-time list with 889 wins behind retired Coach Ron Mason...
, BC '67.
Boston College Hockey History
Boston College is among the top college hockeyCollege hockey
College hockey refers to ice hockey played between colleges with their teams composed of enrolled students. College hockey is played in Canada and the United States, though leagues outside of North America exist....
programs in the country. Beginning with legendary coach John "Snooks" Kelley, who led the Eagles to their first national championship in 1949, Boston College has established itself as a perennial powerhouse in both regular season and post-season play. Former coach Len Ceglarski
Len Ceglarski
Leonard Stanley Ceglarski is a native of East Walpole, Massachusetts. He was an All-American left wing on Boston College's 1949 NCAA championship team, and was captain of the 1950–51 squad. He was also a member of the U.S. Olympic hockey team that won the silver medal at the 1952 Winter Olympic...
and current coach Jerry York
Jerry York
Jerry York is the Men's Hockey Coach at Boston College. He graduated from Boston College High School in 1963 and BC in 1967. York is currently the winningest active coach in NCAA hockey, and is 2nd on the all-time list with 889 wins behind retired Coach Ron Mason...
, both Boston College alums, continue to build upon the success began by Kelley. Both York and Ceglarski have at least 500 career wins. York to date has 889 career wins, which is second all-time only to Ron Mason
Ron Mason
Ron Mason is a Canadian former ice hockey player, head coach and university executive. As head coach of various universities, notably including Michigan State University , he became the winningest ice hockey coach in NCAA history with 924 career wins...
, and is first among all active coaches.
To date, BC has won twelve conference tournament titles, including ten Hockey East
Hockey East
Hockey East Association is a NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey conference which operates in New England. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as a hockey-only conference....
titles, a conference record. Their most recent triumph in 2011 came after beating Merrimack
Merrimack Warriors men's ice hockey
The Merrimack Warriors men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college ice hockey program that represents Merrimack College. Merrimack has the smallest enrollment of any Division I college hockey program. The Warriors are a member of Hockey East. They play at...
5-3 in the championship game, Merrimack's first appearance in the final.
The Beanpot
BC also competes in the annual Beanpot tournament with fellow Boston-area schools Boston University, Harvard, and Northeastern. The Eagles have won sixteen Beanpots, their most recent being the 2011 tournament that saw the Eagles down Northeastern 7-6 in OT, with junior forward Jimmy Hayes netting the game-winner and sophomore Chris KreiderChris Kreider
Chris Kreider is an American ice hockey forward currently playing for Boston College. He was drafted in the first round, 19th overall, by the New York Rangers in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.-Amateur career:...
winning the tournament MVP. BC has won the Beanpot in: 1954, 1956, 1957, 1959, 1961, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1976, 1983, 1994, 2001, 2004, 2008, 2010 and 2011.
Post-Season and Frozen Four
Boston College has made thirty NCAA tournament appearances, reaching the tournament's Frozen Four twenty-two times.Under John "Snooks" Kelley, BC advanced to the NCAA tournament three straight years from 1948-1950 (when the field was only four teams), winning the National Championship in 1949 after defeating Dartmouth
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College is a private, Ivy League university in Hanover, New Hampshire, United States. The institution comprises a liberal arts college, Dartmouth Medical School, Thayer School of Engineering, and the Tuck School of Business, as well as 19 graduate programs in the arts and sciences...
4-3 in Colorado Springs, CO.
After Jerry York took over as head coach in 1994, the Eagles began to work their way back to the NCAA tournament, having not qualified since 1991, and not having been to a Frozen Four since 1990. In 1998, four years after York became head coach, the Eagles were back in the National Championship game, losing to the Michigan Wolverines
Michigan Wolverines
The Michigan Wolverines comprise 27 varsity sports teams at the University of Michigan. These teams compete in the NCAA's Division I and in the Big Ten Conference in all sports except men's ice hockey which competes in the NCAA D1 Central Collegiate Hockey Association, and women's water polo, which...
in Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
. BC was back in the national championship game in 2000, facing the North Dakota Fighting Sioux
North Dakota Fighting Sioux
The North Dakota Fighting Sioux are the athletic teams of the University of North Dakota , which is located in the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, in the United States. The logo is a Native American figure. The logo was designed by Bennett Brien, a local artist and UND graduate of Ojibwa...
. They lost the game 4-2, but returned the favor a year later in 2001, beating the Sioux 3-2 in overtime thanks to a sensational Krys Kolanos
Krystofer Kolanos
Krystofer Stanley Kolanos is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who plays for the Abbotsford Heat of the American Hockey League .-Playing career:...
goal. This was the Eagles first National Championship since 1949. The championship was all the more satisfying for BC as the Eagles defeated in the process the three teams that had eliminated them from the previous three tournaments (Michigan Wolverines
Michigan Wolverines
The Michigan Wolverines comprise 27 varsity sports teams at the University of Michigan. These teams compete in the NCAA's Division I and in the Big Ten Conference in all sports except men's ice hockey which competes in the NCAA D1 Central Collegiate Hockey Association, and women's water polo, which...
, Maine Black Bears
Maine Black Bears
The Maine Black Bears are the athletic teams which represent the University of Maine. They compete in NCAA Division I athletics, with the majority of the teams playing in the America East Conference...
, North Dakota Fighting Sioux
North Dakota Fighting Sioux
The North Dakota Fighting Sioux are the athletic teams of the University of North Dakota , which is located in the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, in the United States. The logo is a Native American figure. The logo was designed by Bennett Brien, a local artist and UND graduate of Ojibwa...
). The 2001 National Championship team contained current NHL
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
standouts Brian Gionta
Brian Gionta
Brian Joseph Gionta is an American professional ice hockey player and captain of the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League , and is the second American-born captain of the Canadiens and its first sole American-born captain...
, Brooks Orpik
Brooks Orpik
Brooks Orpik is an American professional ice hockey defenseman, an alternate captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League . His brother, Andrew, was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres organization and is also currently in the Pittsburgh Penguins organization...
, and Chuck Kobasew
Chuck Kobasew
Nicholas James "Chuck" Kobasew is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League .-Amateur:...
,
The Eagles returned to the National Championship game in 2006, facing the Wisconsin Badgers
Wisconsin Badgers
The Wisconsin Badgers are the collegiate athletic teams from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. This NCAA Division I athletic program has teams in football, basketball, ice hockey, volleyball, soccer, cross country, tennis, swimming, wrestling, track and field, rowing, golf, and softball...
in Milwaukee, WI. The Eagles lost 2-1. A Brian Boyle shot was denied by the post as time expired, securing the win for the Badgers. The Eagles made it back to the National Championship game in 2007, riding on the heels of a thirteen-game winning streak. However, they came up short again, losing a heart-breaker 3-1 to the Michigan State Spartans
Michigan State Spartans
The Michigan State Spartans are the athletic team that represent Michigan State University. The school's athletic program includes 25 varsity sports teams. Their mascot is a Spartan warrior named Sparty, and the school colors are green and white...
.
BC got back to the National Championship game in 2008, disposing of Minnesota
Minnesota Golden Gophers
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are the college sports team for the University of Minnesota. The university fields both men's and women's teams in basketball, cross country, gymnastics, golf, ice hockey, swimming, tennis, and track and field. Men's-specific sports include baseball, football, and...
, Miami (OH)
Miami RedHawks
Miami University, in Oxford, Ohio, features 18 different varsity level sports teams for men and women, all of which are known as the Miami RedHawks...
, and North Dakota in the Frozen Four semifinals along the way. The 2008 Tournament
2008 NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament
The 2008 NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament involved 16 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college ice hockey...
marked the third year in a row that the Eagles ending Miami's season, beating the top seeded Red Hawks 4-3 in overtime thanks to an acrobatic goal by freshman Joe Whitney. In the National Championship game, the Eagles met the Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Notre Dame's nickname is inherited from Irish immigrant soldiers who fought in the Civil War with the Union's Irish Brigade, , recollected among other places in the poetry of Joyce Kilmer who served with one of the Irish Brigade regiments during World War I...
, who had upset Michigan in the other semifinal. The Eagles won the contest by a score of 4-1, behind an MVP performance by Nathan Gerbe. The defeat of the Irish by BC has added fuel to the growing rivalry between Boston College and Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame du Lac is a Catholic research university located in Notre Dame, an unincorporated community north of the city of South Bend, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States...
, carrying over to the ice what has been being fought on the gridiron
Gridiron football
Gridiron football , sometimes known as North American football, is an umbrella term for related codes of football primarily played in the United States and Canada. The predominant forms of gridiron football are American football and Canadian football...
for years between the two schools football
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
teams in the Holy War
Holy War (Boston College vs. Notre Dame)
The Holy War is an American college football rivalry between the Boston College Eagles football team of Boston College and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team of the University of Notre Dame...
.
After missing out on the 2009 Tournament
2009 NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament
-Regional semifinals:-Regional final:-Northeast Regional – Manchester, New Hampshire:-Regional semifinals:-Regional final:-West Regional – Minneapolis, Minnesota:-Regional semifinals:-Regional final:...
, BC returned in 2010
2010 NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament
-Regional semifinals:-Regional final:The regional final between Michigan and Miami was not without controversy. In the first overtime, Michigan appeared to score what would have been the game winning goal. However, the goal was ruled off due to what replay showed to be an early whistle...
as a number one seed. The Eagles defeated Alaska
Alaska Nanooks men's ice hockey
The Alaska Nanooks men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college ice hockey program that represents the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The Nanooks are a member of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association . They play at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks,...
and Yale in the Northeast Regional in Worcester, earning them a berth in the Frozen Four to be played at Ford Field
Ford Field
Ford Field is an indoor American football stadium located in Detroit, Michigan, USA, that is the current home field of the NFL's Detroit Lions. It is owned by the Detroit/Wayne County Stadium Authority. It regularly seats 65,000, though it is expandable up to 70,000 for football and 80,000 for...
in Detroit. BC defeated Miami (OH) 7-1 in the national semifinal, the fourth time in five years that the Eagles ended the RedHawks' season in the NCAA Tournament. BC would face Wisconsin in the championship, a rematch of the 2006 title game. The Eagles avenged that loss by defeating the Badgers 5-0 behind a two goal effort from sophomore Cam Atkinson
Cam Atkinson
Cameron Atkinson is an American professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing with the Springfield Falcons in the American Hockey League....
and an MVP performance by senior Ben Smith, who would be named the Frozen Four's Most Outstanding Player. Junior John Muse became just the fourth goalie to record a shutout in a title game. The game was played before a record crowd of 37,592, the largest to attend an indoor hockey game.
Since 1998, the Eagles have qualified for the NCAA tournament twelve times, making it to nine Frozen Fours, seven National Championship games, and have won three national titles.
National Championships
| Year | Champion | Score | Runner-up | City | Arena |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 1949 NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament -External links:*... |
Boston College | 4–3 | Dartmouth | Colorado Springs, CO | Broadmoor Arena |
| 2001 2001 NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament The 2001 NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament involved 12 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college ice hockey.The final event was played at Pepsi Arena, Albany, New York... |
Boston College | 3–2 (OT) | North Dakota | Albany, NY | Pepsi Arena |
| 2008 2008 NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament The 2008 NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament involved 16 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college ice hockey... |
Boston College | 4–1 | Notre Dame | Denver, CO | Pepsi Center |
| 2010 2010 NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament -Regional semifinals:-Regional final:The regional final between Michigan and Miami was not without controversy. In the first overtime, Michigan appeared to score what would have been the game winning goal. However, the goal was ruled off due to what replay showed to be an early whistle... |
Boston College | 5–0 | Wisconsin | Detroit, MI | Ford Field |
Runner-up in 1965, 1978, 1998, 2000, 2006, and 2007
Hockey East Tournament Championships
| Year | Champion | Score | Runner-up | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Boston College | 4–2 | Maine | Hockey East Regular Season Champions |
| 1990 | Boston College | 4–3 | Maine | Hockey East Regular Season Champions |
| 1998 | Boston College | 3–2 | Maine | lost to Michigan in National Championship game |
| 1999 | Boston College | 5–4 (OT) | New Hampshire | lost to Maine in Frozen Four |
| 2001 | Boston College | 5–3 | Providence | defeated North Dakota in National Championship game |
| 2005 | Boston College | 3–1 | New Hampshire | Hockey East Regular Season Champions |
| 2007 | Boston College | 5–2 | New Hampshire | lost to Michigan State in National Championship game |
| 2008 | Boston College | 4–0 | Vermont | defeated Notre Dame in National Championship game |
| 2010 | Boston College | 7–6 (OT) | Maine | defeated Wisconsin in National Championship game |
| 2011 | Boston College | 5–3 | Merrimack | Hockey East Regular Season Champions |
Runner-up in 1985, 1986, 1989, 2000, and 2006
ECAC Tournament Championships
| Year | Champion | Score | Runner-up | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Boston College | 6–2 | Brown | lost to Michigan Tech in National Championship game |
| 1978 | Boston College | 4–2 | Providence | lost to Boston University in National Championship game |
Runner-up in 1963, 1968, and 1973
Beanpot Championships
| Year | Champion | Score | Runner-up | Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Boston College | 4–1 | Harvard | John "Snooks" Kelley |
| 1956 | Boston College | 4–2 | Harvard | John "Snooks" Kelley |
| 1957 | Boston College | 5–4 (OT) | Boston University | John "Snooks" Kelley |
| 1959 | Boston College | 7–4 | Boston University | John "Snooks" Kelley |
| 1961 | Boston College | 4–2 | Harvard | John "Snooks" Kelley |
| 1963 | Boston College | 3–1 | Harvard | John "Snooks" Kelley |
| 1964 | Boston College | 6–5 | Boston University | John "Snooks" Kelley |
| 1965 | Boston College | 5–4 | Boston University | John "Snooks" Kelley |
| 1976 | Boston College | 6–3 | Boston University | Len Ceglarski Len Ceglarski Leonard Stanley Ceglarski is a native of East Walpole, Massachusetts. He was an All-American left wing on Boston College's 1949 NCAA championship team, and was captain of the 1950–51 squad. He was also a member of the U.S. Olympic hockey team that won the silver medal at the 1952 Winter Olympic... |
| 1983 | Boston College | 8–3 | Northeastern | Len Ceglarski |
| 1994 | Boston College | 2–1 (OT) | Harvard | Steve Cedorchuck |
| 2001 | Boston College | 5–3 | Boston University | Jerry York Jerry York Jerry York is the Men's Hockey Coach at Boston College. He graduated from Boston College High School in 1963 and BC in 1967. York is currently the winningest active coach in NCAA hockey, and is 2nd on the all-time list with 889 wins behind retired Coach Ron Mason... |
| 2004 | Boston College | 2–1 (OT) | Boston University | Jerry York |
| 2008 | Boston College | 6–5 (OT) | Harvard | Jerry York |
| 2010 | Boston College | 4–3 | Boston University | Jerry York |
| 2011 | Boston College | 7–6 (OT) | Northeastern | Jerry York |
Runner-up in 1955, 1970, 1973, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1986, 1991, 1995, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2006, and 2007
Boston University Terriers
Boston College's chief and most hated rival is the Boston University TerriersBoston University Terriers
The Boston University Terriers are the nine men's and twelve women's varsity athletic teams representing Boston University in NCAA Division I competition. The men compete in basketball, cross country, ice hockey, rowing, soccer, swimming, tennis, indoor and outdoor track, and wrestling...
, separated by a mere four miles on Boston's Commonwealth Avenue
Commonwealth Avenue
Commonwealth Avenue is an avenue which may refer to:in Australia*Commonwealth Avenue, Canberrain the Philippines*Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon Cityin Singapore*Commonwealth Avenue, Singaporein the United States...
. The rivalry is often referred to as the Green Line Rivalry
Green Line Rivalry
-Football:"The Green Line Rivalry" originally referred to the football rivalry between the schools, a series begun in 1893 and played annually from 1928-1942 and 1954-1962. With BC leading the series 27-4-1, BU discontinued the rivalry after the 1962 season. BU eventually terminated its football...
, as the MBTA Green Line is the principal mode of transportation between the two schools. BC-BU is considered one of the top rivalries in college sports as well as the number one rivalry in college hockey. The schools regularly meet in Hockey East play three times each season. Besides meeting in conference play, the two schools often meet in the annual Beanpot tournament. Boston University has traditionally dominated the tournament. The Eagles beat the Terriers 3-2 in overtime during the semifinals of the 2011 tournament, the most recent meeting between the schools in the tournament.
The two schools have also met in NCAA tournament play. In their most recent meeting, Boston College skated to a memorable 5-0 victory against the top seeded Terriers in the 2006 NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament
2006 NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament
-Midwest Regional:-West Regional:-Northeast Regional:-Frozen Four:* Overtime-Record by conference:-External links:*...
Northeast Regional Final. The Eagles and Terriers have met once in the NCAA Tournament championship game in 1978, with BU winning 5-3 in Providence, RI
Providence, Rhode Island
Providence is the capital and most populous city of Rhode Island and was one of the first cities established in the United States. Located in Providence County, it is the third largest city in the New England region...
. BC and BU have combined for nine national championships.
Games between the two schools are also highlighted by the intensity of the two school's student sections, the BC Superfans and the BU Dog Pound. The BU students often sing their infamous "BC Sucks" song while the Superfans often chant "Safety School", "Sucks to BU", or "BC Rejects" at their counterparts.
Boston University leads the all-time series 126-112-17. In their most recent meeting on November 13, 2011, BU skated to a 5-0 at Conte Forum in Hockey East play.
Boston College and Boston University faced off in Hockey East play at Fenway Park
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball park near Kenmore Square in Boston, Massachusetts. Located at 4 Yawkey Way, it has served as the home ballpark of the Boston Red Sox baseball club since it opened in 1912, and is the oldest Major League Baseball stadium currently in use. It is one of two "classic"...
on January 8, 2010. The game was the first men's college hockey game played at Fenway Park, with a women's game between Northeastern and New Hampshire played earlier in the day. BU edged BC for a 3-2 win.
North Dakota Fighting Sioux
Boston College has developed a national rivalry with the North Dakota Fighting SiouxNorth Dakota Fighting Sioux
The North Dakota Fighting Sioux are the athletic teams of the University of North Dakota , which is located in the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, in the United States. The logo is a Native American figure. The logo was designed by Bennett Brien, a local artist and UND graduate of Ojibwa...
, a rivalry fueled by each teams post-season success. Boston College ended North Dakota's season in three straight Frozen Fours, most recently winning 6-1 in 2008 en route to a National Championship, while in the 2005 tournament
2005 NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament
The 2005 NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament involved 16 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college ice hockey. It began on March 25, 2005, and ended with the championship game on April 9...
the Sioux beat the Eagles in the East Regional finals, 6-3.
In 2000
2000 NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament
The 2000 NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament involved 12 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college ice hockey....
, the Sioux triumphed over BC 4-2 in the National Championship game in Rhode Island
Rhode Island
The state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, more commonly referred to as Rhode Island , is a state in the New England region of the United States. It is the smallest U.S. state by area...
. A year later, in 2001
2001 NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament
The 2001 NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament involved 12 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college ice hockey.The final event was played at Pepsi Arena, Albany, New York...
, the Eagles and Sioux met again in Albany, this time with BC prevailing 3-2 in overtime. In 1963
1963 NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament
-External links:*http://www.insidecollegehockey/6History/ncaa_63.htm...
, the Sioux beat Boston College by a score of 8-2 in the National Semifinal game. Two years later in 1965
1965 NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament
The 1965 NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament involved 4 schools in playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of NCAA Division 1. The tournament started on March 18, 1965 and March 19, 1965. The National Championship Game was March 20, 1965.A total of 4 games were...
, Boston College defeated North Dakota 4-3 in the National Semifinal game.
On October 10, 2007, the two teams squared off in a regular season match best remembered for the unusual circumstances in which the game ended. Midway through the second period, the power went out at BC's Conte Forum. When power was restored, the ice surface began to melt, leading to the game being called after two periods due to the hazardous playing conditions. The game ended 0-0.
The Eagles and Sioux last meet in the championship game of the 2011 Ice Breaker Tournament at the Ralph Engelstad Arena
Ralph Engelstad Arena
For the arena with the same name in Thief River Falls, Minnesota see Ralph Engelstad Arena .For the pre-2001 arena in Grand Forks, North Dakota see Ralph Engelstad Arena ....
, with BC defeating North Dakota 6-2.
New Hampshire Wildcats
The rivalry between Boston College and New HampshireNew Hampshire Wildcats
The New Hampshire Wildcats, or Cats, are the athletic teams of the University of New Hampshire. The wildcat is the school's official mascot, the colors are UNH Blue and white...
has grown in recent years due to the success of the two programs. UNH leads the all-time Hockey East regular season series over BC. The Eagles, however, hold a distinct advantage in Hockey East tournament play, holding an 8-3 record. Most recently, in the 2009 Hockey East Tournament, UNH hosted BC in the quarterfinals on their home ice at the Whittemore Center. UNH had the chance to end BC's season and their hopes of reaching the NCAA tournament to defend their national title. BC won the best-of-three series 2-0.
During the 2007-2008 season, the Wildcats swept the season series and won the Hockey East regular season championship. The two teams met in the semifinals of the Hockey East tournament, with the top-seeded and favored UNH squad jumping out to a 4-1 midway through the second period. The Eagles mounted a comeback, however, and won the game 5-4 in triple overtime.
Both UNH and BC have also competed closely for the Hockey East regular season championship. In the 2009-2010 season, the Wildcats cemented the title on the final weekend of the season, earning a 3-3 tie against the Eagles at the Whittemore Center in the penultimate game season after BC jumped out to a 3-0 lead. In the 2010-2011 season, the regular season title was again decided on the final weekend, with the Eagles, sitting in second place, sweeping a home-and-home series against the Wildcats, earning their eleventh regular season championship.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Boston College and Notre Dame first met on the ice in 1969, and have faced-off annually since 1994. BC leads the all-time series 16-12-2, including beating the Irish in the 2008 National Championship game, as the Eagles captured their third national title in a 4-1 victory. The Irish have won five of the last six regular season meetings since 2003. Notre Dame won the most recent match-up in 2011, beating Boston College 3-2 in overtime in South Bend.The rivalry is commonly referred to as "The Holy War on Ice," a take on the name of the football rivalry between the two schools.
Awards and Honors
Hobey Baker Memorial AwardHobey Baker Award
The Hobey Baker Award is an annual award given to the top National Collegiate Athletic Association men's ice hockey player.It is named for hockey player and World War I veteran Hobey Baker, who played collegiately at Princeton University and learned the game at St...
- Mike MottauMike MottauMichael Joseph Mottau is an German-American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently with the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League...
, D: 2000 - David EmmaDavid EmmaDavid Anaclethe "Dave" Emma is an American retired ice hockey player. Emma won the Hobey Baker Award in 1991. Emma would go on to play professionally in the National Hockey League for the New Jersey Devils, Boston Bruins, and Florida Panthers.Emma attended Bishop Hendricken High School in...
, F: 1991
Spencer Penrose Award
Spencer Penrose Award
The Spencer Penrose Award is awarded yearly to the top coach in NCAA Division I men's ice hockey by the American Hockey Coaches Association.The finalists for each year's award comprise the conference Coach of the Year winners from each Division I men's ice hockey conference, plus the coaches of the...
- Len CeglarskiLen CeglarskiLeonard Stanley Ceglarski is a native of East Walpole, Massachusetts. He was an All-American left wing on Boston College's 1949 NCAA championship team, and was captain of the 1950–51 squad. He was also a member of the U.S. Olympic hockey team that won the silver medal at the 1952 Winter Olympic...
: 1973, 1985 - John "Snooks" Kelley: 1959, 1972
USCHO Coach of the Year
- Jerry York: 2010
USA Hockey National College Player of the Year
- Nathan GerbeNathan GerbeNathan David Gerbe is an American ice hockey player currently playing for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League...
, F: 2008 - Mike Mottau, D: 2000
NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player
- Ben SmithBen SmithBenjamin Francis Smith is an English cricketer: a right-handed batsman and occasional right-arm medium-pace bowler.-Leicestershire:...
, F: 2010 - Nathan Gerbe, F: 2008
- Chuck KobasewChuck KobasewNicholas James "Chuck" Kobasew is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League .-Amateur:...
, F: 2001
Hockey East Coach of the Year
- Jerry York: 2003-04, 2010-2011
- Len Ceglarski: 1984-85
Hockey East Player of the Year
- Chris Collins, F: 2005-06
- Patrick EavesPatrick EavesPatrick Campbell Eaves is a professional ice hockey forward, currently a member of the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League. Born in Calgary and raised in the United States, Patrick holds Canadian and American citizenship and has represented the United States in international ice hockey...
, F: 2004-05 - Ben EavesBen EavesBenjamin Coel Eaves is an American ice hockey center, currently playing for the Jokerit of the SM-Liiga. He is the son of retired NHL player Mike Eaves, and brother of Patrick Eaves of the Detroit Red Wings.- Playing career :...
, F: 2002-03 (Shared with Mike AyersMike AyersMike Ayers is the current head football coach of the Wofford Terriers located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He has filled the position since 1988. Wofford College, with an enrollment of 1,550 students, is one of the smaller National Collegiate Athletic Association college football schools in...
, New Hampshire) - Brian GiontaBrian GiontaBrian Joseph Gionta is an American professional ice hockey player and captain of the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League , and is the second American-born captain of the Canadiens and its first sole American-born captain...
, F: 2000-01 - Mike MottauMike MottauMichael Joseph Mottau is an German-American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently with the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League...
, D: 1999-00 (Shared with Ty ConklinTy ConklinTy Curtis Conklin is an American professional ice hockey goaltender currently with the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League....
, New Hampshire) - David Emma, F: 1990-91
- Greg Brown, D: 1988-89, 1989-90
- Brian LeetchBrian LeetchBrian Joseph Leetch is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman who played 18 National Hockey League seasons with the New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Boston Bruins. He is generally considered one of the top defensemen in NHL history, being particularly noted for his...
, D: 1986-87 - Scott Harlow, F: 1985-86
ECAC Player of the Year
- Tom MellorTom MellorThomas Robert Mellor is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman.Mellor was drafted 68th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in 1970 NHL Amateur Draft and played 26 regular season games in the National Hockey League for Detroit between 1973 and 1975...
, D: 1972-73 - Tim Sheehy, F: 1969-70
- John CunniffJohn CunniffJohn Paul Cunniff was an American NHL hockey coach and former professional player who appeared in 65 World Hockey Association regular season games between 1972 and 1976...
, F: 1964-65
Hockey East Rookie of the Year
- Chuck KobasewChuck KobasewNicholas James "Chuck" Kobasew is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League .-Amateur:...
, F: 2000-01 - Brian GiontaBrian GiontaBrian Joseph Gionta is an American professional ice hockey player and captain of the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League , and is the second American-born captain of the Canadiens and its first sole American-born captain...
, F: 1997-98 - Marty ReasonerMarty ReasonerMartin Reasoner, is an American professional ice hockey center for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League . He has also played for the St. Louis Blues, Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins, Florida Panthers and Atlanta Thrashers...
, F: 1995-96 - Ian MoranIan MoranIan Patrick Moran is a professional ice hockey defenceman, who currently is a free agent.-Early years:Moran grew up in Acton, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston...
, D: 1991-92 (shared with Craig Darby, Providence) - Brian Leetch, D: 1986-87
- Ken Hodge, Jr.Ken Hodge, Jr.Kenneth David Hodge, Jr. , was a Canadian-born American-raised professional hockey player for the Minnesota North Stars, Boston Bruins, and Tampa Bay Lightning...
, F: 1984-85
ECAC Rookie of the Year
- Paul SkidmorePaul SkidmorePaul Skidmore is a retired professional ice hockey player who played two games in the National Hockey League. He played for the St. Louis Blues.- External links :...
, G: 1975-76 - Tom Mellor, D: 1969-70
- John Cunniff, F: 1963-64
Hockey East Tournament MVP
- Cam AtkinsonCam AtkinsonCameron Atkinson is an American professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing with the Springfield Falcons in the American Hockey League....
, F: 2011 - Matt Lombardi, F: 2010
- Nathan Gerbe, F: 2008
- Brock BradfordBrock BradfordBrock Bradford is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who most recently played with the Charlotte Checkers of the ECHL...
, F: 2007 - Brian Boyle, F: 2005
- Chuck Kobasew, F: 2001
- Blake BellefeuilleBlake BellefeuilleBlake Andre Bellefeuille is a retired American professional ice hockey center who played in five National Hockey League games over parts of two seasons with the Columbus Blue Jackets, recording one assist.-External links:...
, F: 1999 - Marty Reasoner, F: 1998
- Scott LaGrandScott LaGrandScott LaGrand is an American former professional ice hockey goaltender who played nine seasons in the American Hockey League , International Hockey League , and East Coast Hockey League .-Playing career:...
, G: 1990 - Brian Leetch, D: 1987
AHCA First Team All-Americans
- 2010-11: Brian DumoulinBrian DumoulinBrian Dumoulin is an American ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for the Boston College Eagles men's ice hockey team which competes in NCAA's Division I in the Hockey East conference. He was selected by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2nd round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.-External...
, D; Cam AtkinsonCam AtkinsonCameron Atkinson is an American professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing with the Springfield Falcons in the American Hockey League....
, F - 2007-08: Nathan Gerbe, F
- 2006-07: Brian Boyle, F
- 2005-06: Chris Collins, F; Peter Harold, D; Cory SchneiderCory SchneiderCory Franklin Schneider is an American professional ice hockey goaltender with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League .Schneider was selected in the first round, 26th overall, by the Canucks in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft...
, G - 2004-05: Andrew AlbertsAndrew AlbertsAndrew James Alberts is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who plays for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . He has additionally played in the NHL with the Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers and Carolina Hurricanes...
, D; Patrick Eaves, F - 2003-04: Andrew Alberts, D; Tony VoceTony VoceTony Voce is an American professional ice hockey player. Voce is currently a free agent.-Playing career:Voce played college hockey at Boston College. In his four years there, he recorded 90 goals and 77 assists to go along with 207 penalty minutes...
, F - 2002-03: Ben Eaves, F
- 2000-01: Bobby AllenBobby AllenRobert Paul Allen is an American professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League for the Edmonton Oilers and the Boston Bruins.-Playing career:...
, D; Brian Gionta, F - 1999-00: Jeff FarkasJeff FarkasJeffrey Thomas Farkas is a retired American professional ice hockey center. He was drafted in the third round, 57th overall, by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft....
, F; Brian Gionta, F; Mike Mottau, D - 1998-99: Brian Gionta, F; Mike Mottau, D
- 1997-98: Marty Reasoner, F
- 1990-91: David Emma, F
- 1989-90: Greg Brown, D; David Emma, F; Steve HeinzeSteve HeinzeStephen Herbert Heinze is a former National Hockey League right wing. He was drafted in the third round, 60th overall, by the Boston Bruins in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft....
, F - 1988-89: Gred Brown, D
- 1986-87: Craig JanneyCraig JanneyCraig Harlan Janney is a retired professional ice hockey center who played twelve seasons in the National Hockey League from 1987–88 until 1998–99, when blood clots ended his career prematurely.-Playing career:...
, F; Brian Leetch, D - 1985-86: Scott HarlowScott HarlowScott Christopher Harlow is an American retired professional ice hockey left winger who played one game in the NHL with the St. Louis Blues during the 1987–88 NHL season. Harlow was selected in the 3rd round of the 1982 NHL Entry Draft by the Montreal Canadiens.He also played in the AHL, IHL, and...
, F - 1979-80: Bill Army, F
- 1978-79: Joe MullenJoe MullenJoseph Patrick Mullen is a retired American professional ice hockey player who played 17 seasons in the National Hockey League with the St. Louis Blues, Calgary Flames, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Boston Bruins from 1980–1997. He won three Stanley Cups in 1989 with Calgary, and in 1991 and 1992 with...
, F - 1977-78: Joe Mullen, F
- 1972-73: Tom MellorTom MellorThomas Robert Mellor is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman.Mellor was drafted 68th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in 1970 NHL Amateur Draft and played 26 regular season games in the National Hockey League for Detroit between 1973 and 1975...
, D - 1969-70: Tim Sheehy, F
- 1968-69: Paul HurleyPaul HurleyPaul Michael Hurley is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 311 games in the World Hockey Association and 1 game in the National Hockey League between 1969 and 1977. He played for the Boston Bruins, New England Whalers, Edmonton Oilers, and Calgary Cowboys...
, D; Tim Sheehy, F - 1966-67: Jerry York, F
- 1965-66: John Cunniff, F
- 1964-65: John Cunniff, F
- 1962-63: Jack Leetch, F
- 1961-62: Bill Hogan, F
- 1960-61: Red Martin, D
- 1959-60: Red Martin, D
- 1958-59: Joe Jangro, D
Records
- Current Montreal CanadienMontreal CanadiensThe Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...
captain Brian GiontaBrian GiontaBrian Joseph Gionta is an American professional ice hockey player and captain of the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League , and is the second American-born captain of the Canadiens and its first sole American-born captain...
is BC's all time leading goal-scorer, netting 123 goals in his college career. - Mike MottauMike MottauMichael Joseph Mottau is an German-American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently with the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League...
is BC's all time assists leader, with 130 in his career at the Heights. - David EmmaDavid EmmaDavid Anaclethe "Dave" Emma is an American retired ice hockey player. Emma won the Hobey Baker Award in 1991. Emma would go on to play professionally in the National Hockey League for the New Jersey Devils, Boston Bruins, and Florida Panthers.Emma attended Bishop Hendricken High School in...
is BC's all time leading scorer, with 239 points in his four years. - Los Angeles KingsLos Angeles KingsThe Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
defenseman Rob ScuderiRob ScuderiRobert John Scuderi is an American professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League.-Amateur:...
has played in the most games at BC, appearing in an Eagles uniform 168 times in his four year career at Boston College. - Chuck KobasewChuck KobasewNicholas James "Chuck" Kobasew is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League .-Amateur:...
is tied for first place in the number of game-winning-goals scored in a season with ten in 2000-01.
For more Boston College stats, visit Boston College on Internet Hockey Database.
- On March 16, 1985, BC goalie Scott Gordon and Chris Terreri (playing with Providence College) both placed water bottles on the top of their nets. This would be the first time ever that goalies would place water bottles on the top of nets in a hockey game.
Head Coaching Records
| Tenure | Coach | Years | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1917-1919 | Robert Fowler | 2 | 4-2 |
| 1919-1920 | Walter Falvey | 1 | 5-1-1 |
| 1920-1923 | Fred Rocque | 3 | 23-6-2 |
| 1923-1925 | Charles Foote | 2 | 12-13-3 |
| 1925-1927 | Fred Rocque | 2 | 9-10-1 (31-16-3) |
| 1927-1929 | James Foley | 2 | 6-11-1 |
| 1932-1942 | John “Snooks” Kelley John Kelley (ice hockey) John "Snooks" Kelley is a former American ice hockey coach. Kelley was coach of the Boston College Eagles ice hockey team for 36 years. Kelley won the 1949 NCAA ice hockey title and was the first coach to win 500 games in the NCAA... |
10 | 82-38-5 |
| 1942-1943 | John Temple | 1 | 7-2 |
| 1945-1946 | Joseph Glavin | 1 | 1-2 |
| 1946-1972 | John “Snooks” Kelley | 25 | 404-195-9 (486-233-14) |
| 1972-1992 | Len Ceglarski Len Ceglarski Leonard Stanley Ceglarski is a native of East Walpole, Massachusetts. He was an All-American left wing on Boston College's 1949 NCAA championship team, and was captain of the 1950–51 squad. He was also a member of the U.S. Olympic hockey team that won the silver medal at the 1952 Winter Olympic... |
20 | 419-224-27 |
| 1992-1994 | Steve Cedorchuck | 2 | 24-40-10 |
| 1994-present | Jerry York Jerry York Jerry York is the Men's Hockey Coach at Boston College. He graduated from Boston College High School in 1963 and BC in 1967. York is currently the winningest active coach in NCAA hockey, and is 2nd on the all-time list with 889 wins behind retired Coach Ron Mason... |
18 | 423-216-59 |
Current NHL Eagles
As of October 11, 2011- Andrew AlbertsAndrew AlbertsAndrew James Alberts is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who plays for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . He has additionally played in the NHL with the Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers and Carolina Hurricanes...
, D: Vancouver CanucksVancouver CanucksThe Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... - Cam AtkinsonCam AtkinsonCameron Atkinson is an American professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing with the Springfield Falcons in the American Hockey League....
, F: Columbus Blue JacketsColumbus Blue JacketsThe Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... - Brian Boyle, C: New York RangersNew York RangersThe New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...
- Scott ClemmensenScott ClemmensenScott Lee Clemmensen is an American professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently playing with the San Antonio Rampage of the American Hockey League .-Playing career:...
, G: Florida PanthersFlorida PanthersThe Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... - Patrick EavesPatrick EavesPatrick Campbell Eaves is a professional ice hockey forward, currently a member of the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League. Born in Calgary and raised in the United States, Patrick holds Canadian and American citizenship and has represented the United States in international ice hockey...
, F: Detroit Red WingsDetroit Red WingsThe Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... - Benn FerrieroBenn FerrieroBenn Trevor Ferriero is an American ice hockey center who plays for the San Jose Sharks in the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
, C: San Jose SharksSan Jose SharksThe San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... - Nathan GerbeNathan GerbeNathan David Gerbe is an American ice hockey player currently playing for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League...
, F: Buffalo SabresBuffalo SabresThe Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... - Brian GiontaBrian GiontaBrian Joseph Gionta is an American professional ice hockey player and captain of the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League , and is the second American-born captain of the Canadiens and its first sole American-born captain...
, F: Montreal CanadiensMontreal CanadiensThe Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... - Peter HarroldPeter HarroldPeter Jacob Harrold is an American ice hockey defenseman for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League. Harrold was raised in the suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio where he attended Hawken School. Upon graduation from High School, Harrold attended Boston College where he was the captain of the...
, D: Los Angeles KingsLos Angeles KingsThe Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... - Chuck KobasewChuck KobasewNicholas James "Chuck" Kobasew is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League .-Amateur:...
, F: Colorado AvalancheColorado AvalancheThe Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... - Ben LovejoyBen LovejoyBenjamin N. Lovejoy is a professional ice hockey defenseman currently with the Pittsburgh Penguins organization.-Playing career:...
, F: Pittsburgh PenguinsPittsburgh PenguinsThe Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... - Mike MottauMike MottauMichael Joseph Mottau is an German-American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently with the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League...
, D: New York IslandersNew York IslandersThe New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... - Ryan MurphyRyan Murphy (ice hockey b. 1983)Ryan Murphy is an American former professional ice hockey forward who played five seasons in the AHL with the Manchester Monarchs, Hartford Wolf Pack, and Peoria Rivermen. He also played in the ECHL with the Charlotte Checkers...
, F: Carolina HurricanesCarolina HurricanesThe Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... - Brooks OrpikBrooks OrpikBrooks Orpik is an American professional ice hockey defenseman, an alternate captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League . His brother, Andrew, was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres organization and is also currently in the Pittsburgh Penguins organization...
, D: Pittsburgh Penguins - Marty ReasonerMarty ReasonerMartin Reasoner, is an American professional ice hockey center for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League . He has also played for the St. Louis Blues, Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins, Florida Panthers and Atlanta Thrashers...
, F: New York Islanders - Cory SchneiderCory SchneiderCory Franklin Schneider is an American professional ice hockey goaltender with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League .Schneider was selected in the first round, 26th overall, by the Canucks in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft...
, G: Vancouver Canucks - Rob ScuderiRob ScuderiRobert John Scuderi is an American professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League.-Amateur:...
, D: Los Angeles Kings - Ryan ShannonRyan ShannonRyan Patrick Shannon is an American professional ice hockey player. Shannon is currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League .-College career:...
, F: Tampa Bay LightningTampa Bay LightningThe Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... - Ben SmithBen Smith (ice hockey b. 1988)Benjamin Alexander Smith is an American professional ice hockey player. He plays in the American Hockey League with the Rockford IceHogs.-Playing career:...
, F: Chicago BlackhawksChicago BlackhawksThe Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10...