2020–21 Boston College Eagles men's ice hockey season

The 2020–21 Boston College Eagles men's ice hockey team represents Boston College in the 2020–21 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season. The team is coached by Jerry York, '67, his twenty-seventh season behind the bench at Boston College. The Eagles play their home games at Kelley Rink on the campus of Boston College, competing in Hockey East.

2020–21 Boston College Eagles men's ice hockey season
ConferenceHockey East
Home iceKelley Rink
Rankings
USCHO.com#1
USA Today/
US Hockey Magazine		#1
Record
Overall11–2–1
Conference11–2–1
Home5–1–1
Road6–1–0
Neutral0–0–0
Coaches and Captains
Head CoachJerry York
Assistant CoachesMike Ayers
Brendan Buckley
Marty McInnis
Brooks Orpik
Captain(s)Marc McLaughlin
Alternate captain(s)Logan Hutsko
Michael Karow
Patrick Giles
Boston College Eagles men's ice hockey seasons
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, no out-of-conference games were scheduled for the regular season, nor any traditional mid-season tournaments. As a result, the Eagles will not compete in any tournaments, including the annual Beanpot championship, which would have been in its 69th year of competition.


Previous season recap

The Eagles entered the 2020–21 season following a strong 2019–20 effort. With a 24–8–2 record, going 17–6–1 in conference play, the Eagles finished first in Hockey East and captured their 20th regular season title; rebounding from a 7th place finish in the previous year. However, that would be the only post-season trophy possible to earn, as both the Hockey East and NCAA tournaments were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic before any games were played. The Eagles were a likely NCAA tournament qualifier which would have ended a three-year drought from the nationals. Additionally, they failed to secure any mid-season tournament title, their only tournament result being their third-place Beanpot finish.

Departures

Thirteen Eagles departed from the program from the 2019–20 roster:

Graduation:

  • Luke McInnis, Senior – D
  • Ben Finkelstein, Senior – D
  • Connor Moore, Senior – D
  • Jesper Mattila, Senior – D
  • Zach Walker, Senior – F
  • David Cotton, Senior – F
  • Mike Merulla, Senior – F
  • Julius Mattila, Senior – F
  • Graham McPhee, Senior – F
  • Ron Greco, Senior – F
  • Ryan Edquist, Senior – G

Signed Professionally:

Not Retained:

  • Adin Farhat, Junior – G

Recruiting

Boston College added eleven freshmen for the 2020–21 season: six forwards, four defensemen, and a goalie.[2][3] Additionally, sophomore forward Liam Izyk transferred into the program from the Alabama–Huntsville Chargers.[4]

Player  PositionNationalityNotes
Stephen DavisDefenseman United StatesHingham, MA; Played for the Madison Capitols of the USHL.
Tim LovellDefenseman United StatesHingham, MA; Played for the Des Moines Buccaneers of the USHL.
Eamon PowellDefenseman United StatesMarcellus, NY; Drafted 116th overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2020 Draft, played for the USNTDP of the USHL.
Jack AgnewDefenseman CanadaOakville, ON; Played for the Chilliwack Chiefs of the BCHL.
Nikita NesterenkoForward United StatesBrooklyn, NY; Drafted 172nd overall by the Minnesota Wild in the 2019 Draft, Played for the Chilliwack Chiefs of the BCHL.
Gentry ShamburgerForward United StatesAtlanta, GA; Played for Avon Old Farms in the New England prep league, the Founders League.
Trevor KuntarForward United StatesBuffalo, NY; Drafted 89th overall by the Boston Bruins in the 2020 Draft, played for the Youngstown Phantoms in the USHL.
Danny WeightForward United StatesLattingtown, NY; Played for the Penticton Vees of the BCHL.
Harrison RoyForward United StatesLakeville, MA; Played for the Des Moines Buccaneers of the USHL.
Colby AmbrosioForward CanadaWelland, ON; Drafted 118th overall by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2020 Draft, Played for the Tri-City Storm of the USHL.
Liam IzykForward CanadaBlackie, AB; Sophomore transfer from the Alabama–Huntsville Chargers, playing in the WHCA.
Henry WilderGoalie United StatesNeedham, MA; Played for the Hotchkiss School in the New England prep league, the Founders League.

Additionally, some mid-season roster changes occurred during the winter break:

  • Junior defenseman Jack St. Ivany transferred from Yale and was immediately eligible to play.[5]
  • Senior goaltender Adin Farhat was officially recalled from the club team, as he not retained on the roster at the beginning of the season.[6]
  • Freshman defenseman Stephen Davis left the program to join the Halifax Mooseheads of the QMJHL after not dressing for any games.[7]

2020–2021 roster

2020–21 Eagles

As of January 9, 2021.[8]

No. S/P/C Player Class Pos Height Weight DoB Hometown Previous team NHL rights
1 Adin Farhat Senior G 5' 11" (1.8 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 1998-05-03 Hollis, New Hampshire Loomis Chaffee (USHS–NH) —
2 Michael Karow (A) Senior D 6' 2" (1.88 m) 209 lb (95 kg) 1998-12-18 Green Bay, Wisconsin Youngstown (USHL) ARI, 126th overall 2017
3 Jack St. Ivany Junior D 6' 3" (1.91 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 1999-07-22 Manhattan Beach, California Yale (ECAC) PHI, 112th overall 2018
4 Drew Helleson Sophomore D 6' 2" (1.88 m) 191 lb (87 kg) 2001-03-26 Farmington, Minnesota USNTDP (USHL) COL, 47th overall 2019
5 Marshall Warren Sophomore D 5' 11" (1.8 m) 163 lb (74 kg) 2001-04-20 Laurel Hollow, New York USNTDP (USHL) MIN, 166th overall 2019
6 Tim Lovell Freshman D 5' 8" (1.73 m) 150 lb (68 kg) 2002-02-08 Hingham, Massachusetts Des Moines (USHL) —
7 Eamon Powell Freshman D 5' 11" (1.8 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 2002-05-10 Marcellus, New York USNTDP (USHL) TBL, 116th overall 2020
8 Jack Agnew Freshman D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 2001-10-22 Oakville, Ontario Chilliwack (BCHL) —
9 Logan Hutsko (A) Senior F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 1999-02-11 Tampa, Florida USNTDP (USHL) FLA, 89th overall 2018
10 Mitch Andres Sophomore D 6' 1" (1.85 m) 201 lb (91 kg) 1998-09-02 Brainerd, Minnesota Chilliwack (BCHL) —
11 Jack McBain Junior F 6' 4" (1.93 m) 208 lb (94 kg) 2000-01-06 Toronto, Ontario Toronto Jr. Canadiens (OJHL) MIN, 63rd overall 2018
12 Matt Boldy Sophomore F 6' 2" (1.88 m) 194 lb (88 kg) 2001-04-05 Millis, Massachusetts USNTDP (USHL) MIN, 12th overall 2019
13 Nikita Nesterenko Freshman F 6' 2" (1.88 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 2001-09-10 Brooklyn, New York Chilliwack (BCHL) MIN, 172nd overall 2019
14 Gentry Shamburger Freshman F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 2000-09-29 Atlanta, Georgia Avon Old Farms (USHS–CT) —
15 Trevor Kuntar Freshman F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 2001-06-20 Buffalo, New York Youngstown (USHL) BOS, 89th overall 2020
17 Danny Weight Freshman F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 2001-05-01 Lattingtown, New York Penticton (BCHL) —
18 Alex Newhook Sophomore F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 193 lb (88 kg) 2001-01-28 St. John's, Newfoundland Victoria (BCHL) COL, 16th overall 2019
19 Mike Hardman Sophomore F 6' 2" (1.88 m) 204 lb (93 kg) 1999-02-05 Hanover, Massachusetts West Kelowna (BCHL) —
21 Liam Izyk Sophomore F 6' 1" (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1998-12-27 Blackie, Alberta Alabama Huntsville (WCHA) —
22 Casey Carreau Junior F 5' 9" (1.75 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1998-03-08 Acushnet, Massachusetts Boston Jr. Bruins (NCDC) —
24 Patrick Giles (A) Junior F 6' 5" (1.96 m) 217 lb (98 kg) 2000-01-03 Chevy Chase, Maryland USNTDP (USHL) —
25 Marc McLaughlin (C) Junior F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 1999-07-26 North Billerica, Massachusetts Cedar Rapids (USHL) —
26 Harrison Roy Freshman F 6' 1" (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2000-01-17 Lakeville, Massachusetts Des Moines (USHL) —
27 Colby Ambrosio Freshman F 5' 9" (1.75 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 2002-08-07 Welland, Ontario Tri-City (USHL) COL, 118th overall 2020
30 Spencer Knight Sophomore G 6' 3" (1.91 m) 192 lb (87 kg) 2001-04-19 Darien, Connecticut USNTDP (USHL) FLA, 13th overall 2019
31 Henry Wilder Freshman G 6' 1" (1.85 m) 183 lb (83 kg) 2001-03-19 Needham, Massachusetts Hotchkiss (USHS–CT) —
32 Jack Moffatt Sophomore G 6' 3" (1.91 m) 192 lb (87 kg) 2001-01-08 Wellesley, Massachusetts St. Sebastian's (USHS–MA) —

Coaching staff
NamePositionSeasons at
Boston College		Alma Mater
Jerry YorkHead Coach27thBoston College (1967)
Mike AyersAssistant Coach8thUniversity of New Hampshire (2004)
Brendan BuckleyAssistant Coach3rdBoston College (1999)
Marty McInnisAssistant Coach8thBoston College (1992)
Brooks OrpikVolunteer Assistant Coach1stBoston College (2001)

Standings
2020–21 Hockey East Standings
Conference record Overall record
GP W L T OTW OTL SOW PTS GF GA GP W L T GF GA
#10 Massachusetts1911530113862361911536236
#1 Boston College1310212103053291310215329
#16 Providence16754002274139167544139
Connecticut15762122264841157624841
#14 Northeastern12642102214435126424435
#15 Boston University651020013251965102519
New Hampshire1531022211231561531023156
#20 UMass Lowell63300009192063301920
Maine1027101192843102712843
Merrimack1229101082748122912748
Vermont81520005132581521325
Championship: TBD - March 2021
indicates conference regular season champion
* indicates conference tournament champion (Lamoriello Trophy)
Rankings: USCHO.com Top 20 Poll; Updated February 3, 2021

Schedule

[9]

Date Time Opponent# Rank# SiteTV Decision Result Attendance Record
Regular Season
November 27 6:00 pm #7 Massachusetts #2 Kelley Rink • Chestnut Hill, MassachusettsNESN Knight W 4–3  0 1–0–0 (1–0–0)
November 28 4:30 pm at #7 Massachusetts #2 Mullins Center • Amherst, MassachusettsNESN+ Knight W 6–3  0 2–0–0 (2–0–0)
December 4 6:00 pm #12 Providence #2 Kelley Rink • Chestnut Hill, MassachusettsNESN Knight W 3–0  0 3–0–0 (3–0–0)
December 5 7:00 pm at #12 Providence #2 Schneider Arena • Providence, Rhode IslandNESN Knight W 9–0  0 4–0–0 (4–0–0)
December 11 6:00 pm Connecticut #2 Kelley Rink • Chestnut Hill, MassachusettsNESN Wilder W 4–3 OT 0 5–0–0 (5–0–0)
December 12 3:30 pm at Connecticut #2 Freitas Ice Forum • Storrs, Connecticut  Wilder L 1–3  0 5–1–0 (5–1–0)
January 8 7:00 pm New Hampshire #2 Kelley Rink • Chestnut Hill, MassachusettsNESN Wilder L 3–4 OT 0 5–2–0 (5–2–0)
January 10 4:00 pm at New Hampshire #2 Whittemore Center • Durham, New Hampshire  Knight W 3–2 OT 0 6–2–0 (6–2–0)
January 16 7:00 pm Merrimack #3 Kelley Rink • Chestnut Hill, MassachusettsNESN Knight W 2–1  0 7–2–0 (7–2–0)
January 17 4:00 pm at Merrimack #3 Lawler Rink • North Andover, Massachusetts  Knight W 5–3  0 8–2–0 (8–2–0)
January 22 4:00 pm Connecticut #1 Kelley Rink • Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts  Knight T 3–3 SOL 0 8–2–1 (8–2–1)
January 23 4:00 pm at Connecticut #1 Freitas Ice Forum • Storrs, Connecticut  Knight W 4–2  0 9–2–1 (9–2–1)
February 2 7:00 pm at #14 Northeastern #1 Matthews Arena • Boston, MassachusettsNESN+ Knight W 6–2  0 10–2–1 (10–2–1)
February 5 7:00 pm #15 Boston University #1 Kelley Rink • Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts (Green Line Rivalry)NESN+ Knight W 4–3 OT 0 11–2–1 (11–2–1)
February 6 7:00 pm at #15 Boston University #1 Walter Brown Arena • Boston, Massachusetts (Green Line Rivalry)          
*Non-conference game. #Rankings from USCHO.com Poll. All times are in Eastern Time.
Attendance data from Hockey East. OTDenotes game ended in the overtime period. SOW or SOLDenotes game resulted in an official tie with a shootout win/loss.

Rankings
Main article: 2020–21 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey rankings
Poll Week
Pre 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Final
USCHO.com 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 1 1 1
USA Today 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 1 1 1

Statistics

[10]

Skaters
2020–21 Statistics
No. Player POS YR GP G A Pts PIM PP SHG GWG +/- SOG
1Adin FarhatGSR00000000E0
2Michael KarowDSR1411212000+1215
3Jack St. IvanyDJR81232000+218
4Drew HellesonDSO122574101+1525
5Marshall WarrenDSO142356001+929
6Tim LovellDFR80224000+20
7Eamon PowellDFR141892000+1316
8Jack AgnewDFR60000000–11
9Logan HutskoFSR11471110000+1137
10Mitch AndresDSO140119000+34
11Jack McBainFJR14481212000+1540
12Matt BoldyFSO1259144112+1030
13Nikita NesterenkoFFR14681410010+1228
14Gentry ShamburgerFFR80002000E0
15Trevor KuntarFFR1453827101+533
17Danny WeightFFR141120001+211
18Alex NewhookFSO20220000–15
19Mike HardmanFSO14461010000+229
21Liam IzykFSO00000000E0
22Casey CarreauDJR133250000E15
24Patrick GilesFJR1427910000+817
25Marc McLaughlinFJR1488162135+1330
26Harrison RoyFFR142132000–120
27Colby AmbrosioFFR1465116110+834
30Spencer KnightGSO110112000+320
31Henry WilderGFR30110000–20
32Jack MoffattGSO00000000E0
 Bench8
Team  1457911481445611+30437

Goaltenders
2019–20 Statistics
No. Player YR GS GP MIN W  L  T  GA GAA SA SV SV% SO
1Adin FarhatSR000:0000000.00001.000
30Spencer KnightSO1111669:501001221.973623400.9392
31Henry WilderFR33187:43120103.201101000.9090
32Jack MoffattSO000:0000000.00001.000
Empty Net40:3800
Team1414858:111121322.244724400.9322

Awards and honors

References
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  3. "Eagles Add Forward Trevor Kuntar to Incoming Class". Boston College Athletics. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
  4. Bailin, Arthur (2020-05-26). "Liam Izyk, Former Player at Alabama-Huntsville, Transfers to Boston College". BC Interruption. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
  5. Harve, Maithri (2020-12-23). "Defenseman Jack St. Ivany Transfers to Boston College". BC Interruption. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
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