The 2018-19 season is underway for Boston College hockey, so catch up on the key storylines, players, and numbers to know about the year ahead.
Hard Work Drives Michael Kim to Success On and Off the Ice
Michael Kim has gone from lightly-recruited prospect to two-time team captain for BC, all thanks to a constant drive to get better on and off the ice—his hard working attitude is rivaled by few.
UConn Avoids Season Series Sweep, Upsets BC in Hartford
The Huskies scored twice in the span of 28 seconds, less than seven minutes into the first period and never looked back, besting the Eagles for the first time in four years.
Eagles Open Floodgates in Second Period Against Lowell
With five different goal scorers—on two different goalies—Boston College men’s hockey rode its way to a convincing 5-2 win over Massachusetts Lowell to maintain its lead over Hockey East.
Michigan Tech Fends off Eagles’ Rally at Ice Vegas Invitational
After giving up three goals in the opening period, BC stormed back to make it a one-score game on two separate occasions, before ultimately dropping the first round affair.
Notebook: Turnovers, Poor Special Teams Cost Eagles Series Opener
While BC did score four goals on Friday night, it could have actually beaten its crosstown rival, if it weren’t for a handful of turnovers and sloppy special teams play.
Kim Kickstarts Comeback as Men’s Hockey Wins Sixth Straight
Captain Michael Kim scored two goals and Joseph Woll overcame early struggles with a stellar save to help the Eagles overtake New Hampshire on the road.
Mattila, Kim Lift Men’s Hockey Over UConn
The Eagles their third-straight victory, 2-1, thanks to Julius Mattila and Michael Kim’s first goals of the season.
Notebook: Woll, Tortora Shine in Draw Against Quinnipiac
Coming into the Eagles’ season opener against Quinnipiac, fans knew what they were going to get from goalkeeper Joseph Woll. Jacob Tortora’s performance, on the other hand, was quite a surprise.
Notebook: Power Play Struggles, Defense Breaks Down in Loss to River Hawks
In its last home game of the year, BC failed to snap out of its recent funk. Since the Beanpot, the Eagles are just 1-of-10 on the power play. Four of those missed opportunities came in Thursday night’s 4-1 loss to UMass-Lowell.