After 61 goals in two seasons at Boston College, Leonard signs NHL contract with Capitals

The NHL’s Washington Capitals have signed Boston College sophomore forward Ryan Leonard to a three-year, entry-level contract. The Capitals selected Leonard with the eighth overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. Leonard recorded 49 points (30 goals, 19 assists) in 37 games with Boston College this season, leading the nation in goals and becomimg the … Read more

Boston College standout Leonard named winner of 73rd Walter Brown Award as best American-born Division I college hockey player in New England

The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston has announced that Boston College sophomore forward Ryan Leonard is the recipient of the 73rd Walter Brown Award, presented annually to the best American-born Division I college hockey player in New England. Entering the NCAA tournament, Leonard leads the nation in both goals with 29 and game-winning goals with … Read more

Boston College’s Leonard chosen ’24-25 Hockey East player of the year, BU blueliner Hutson best rookie, UConn’s Cavanaugh top coach, UMass Lowell’s Cole academic champion

Hockey East announced Wednesday that Boston College sophomore forward Ryan Leonard has been awarded the honor of 2024-25 Hockey East player of the year. Alongside Leonard, Boston University freshman defenseman Cole Hutson was named rookie of the year, UConn head coach Mike Cavanaugh was voted coach of the year by his peers, and UMass Lowell’s … Read more

Augustine, Boija, Fowler, Tracy announced as four finalists for 2025 Mike Richter Award as top men’s D-I hockey goaltender

The Hockey Commissioners Association has announced the final four candidates for this year’s Mike Richter Award, given annually to the top goalie in men’s NCAA Division I hockey since 2014. A watch list of 32 was reduced to 10 semifinalists and now, with playoffs underway, the final four have been chosen: Michigan State sophomore Trey … Read more

Hockey East men’s conference recognizes three all-star teams for ‘24-25 campaign

Hockey East has announced its 2024-25 men’s all-star teams as voted by the league’s 11 head coaches. First-Team All-Stars G: Jacob Fowler, Boston College * D: Eamon Powell, Boston College D: Cole Hutson, Boston University F: Ryan Leonard, Boston College * F: Gabe Perreault, Boston College F: Cole O’Hara, Massachusetts * unanimous selection Second-Team All-Stars … Read more

Hockey East men’s conference recognizes 2024-25 all-rookie team, half-dozen season-long awards

Hockey East has announced the 2024-25 all-rookie team and six other season-long awards as voted by the league’s 11 head coaches. All-Rookie Team G: Callum Tung, UConn D: Cole Hutson, Boston University * D: Francesco Dell’Elce, Massachusetts F: James Hagens, Boston College * F: Teddy Stiga, Boston College * F: Cole Eiserman, Boston University F: … Read more

Boston College stays No. 1 in March 3 USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll, collects 42 first-place votes in newest rankings

Boston College is again the No. 1 team in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll, getting 42 first-place votes in the latest rankings. Michigan State moves up one to No. 2, collecting six first-place votes, while Minnesota is down one to No. 3, getting one first-place vote, while Western Michigan earned the last first-place … Read more

Hockey East suspends Boston College’s Gasseau one game for major slew footing penalty Feb. 28 vs. New Hampshire

Hockey East announced Saturday that Boston College junior forward Andre Gasseau has been suspended for one game stemming from an incident at the 54-second mark of the third period on Friday, Feb. 28, against New Hampshire. On the play, Gasseau was assessed a major penalty for slew footing and a game misconduct. Gasseau is ineligible … Read more

Boston College, NHL Players Association team up on agreement to enable former NHL players to earn degrees at BC

The Woods College of Advancing Studies at Boston College and the NHL Players Association have reached an agreement that will enable current and former members of the NHLPA to complete their education at Boston College through NHLPA UNLMT, providing an invaluable resource for professional hockey players looking to earn college degrees. The agreement was signed … Read more

Boston College earns 43 first-place votes, moves back on top of Feb. 24 USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll

With 43 first-place votes, Boston College is again the No. 1 team in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll. The Eagles move up one spot from last week’s poll. Minnesota moves from No. 5 to No. 2, earning six first-place votes. USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll – Feb. 24, 2025 Michigan State falls … Read more

Boston College retains top spot in USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll with 48 first-place votes in Feb. 3 rankings

Boston College is again the No. 1 team in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll, earning 48 first-place votes this week. Michigan State stays No. 2, getting the other two first-place votes. Minnesota moves up one to No. 3, flip-flopping with Western Michigan, and Maine is up one to sit fifth in this week’s … Read more

Boston College earns 42 first-place votes, stays No. 1-ranked team in Jan. 27 USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll

With 42 first-place votes this week, Boston College retains the No. 1 ranking in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll. Michigan State, with seven first-place votes, stays No. 2, while Western Michigan has the last first-place vote and is again third in the poll. USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll – Jan. 27, 2025 … Read more

Boston College takes over as No. 1 team in Jan. 20 USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll, getting 36 first-place votes to unseat Michigan State

With 36 first-place votes, Boston College takes over as the top-ranked team in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll, moving up one spot in the rankings. Michigan State falls one spot to No. 2, earning 13 first-place votes, while Western Michigan is up one to No. 3, Minnesota is down one to No. 4, … Read more

Boston College, Lake Superior State, Western Michigan, Wisconsin to make up field for 2025 Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee

The Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off returns to Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee with Wisconsin, Boston College, Western Michigan, and Lake Superior State comprising the fifth annual event Dec. 28-29, 2025. The semifinal play will take place on Sunday, Dec. 28 with the championship game and third-place game on Monday, Dec. 29. Matchups and times will be … Read more

November HCA men’s awards go to Boston College’s Leonard, Michigan’s Hage, Colorado College’s Mbereko, Minnesota State’s Tracy

The Hockey Commissioners Association has announced its monthly men’s honors for November. Boston College sophomore forward Ryan Leonard is the player of the month, Michigan forward Michael Hage is rookie of the month, and Colorado College junior Kaidan Mbereko and Minnesota State junior Alex Tracy are co-goaltenders of the month. While playing the hardest schedule … Read more

Hockey East suspends Boston College goalie Fowler one game for major roughing penalty Nov. 15 vs. UConn

Hockey East announced Saturday that Boston College sophomore goaltender Jacob Fowler has been suspended for one game stemming from an incident at 4:49 of the second period on Nov. 15 at UConn. On the play, Fowler was given a five-minute major penalty for roughing and a game misconduct. Fowler is ineligible to play Nov. 19 … Read more