David Emma became the all-time leading scorer in Eagle history, with 239 points in 147 games, leading BC in career goals (112) and assists (127). He was the 1991 Hockey East Player of the Year and scoring champion, and was selected by USA Hockey as the New England Amateur Hockey Player of the Year. A native of Cranston, Rhode Island, he was named 1991 Male Athlete of the Year by members of the Rhode Island sports media, and was a member of the Hockey East All-Academic team in 1990 and 1991. His jersey was the first hockey sweater to be retired by BC. Emma earned a silver medal with Team USA during the 1990 Goodwill Games in Seattle, and played again for Team USA during the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France. He was selected by the New Jersey Devils in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft. A Dean’s List student, Emma graduated from BC in 1991 with a degree in finance and marketing. He retired from hockey after a ten-year pro career, primarily in the minors and including a three-year run with Klagenfurt of the Austrian A league. His NHL stints include New Jersey, Boston, and Florida.
Top Ten:
Player Stats
| Type | Season | Team Name | League | Goals | Assists | Points | PIM | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Season | 2000-2001 | Florida Panthers | NHL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 |
| Current Season | 2000-2001 | Louisville Panthers | AHL | 22 | 28 | 50 | 63 | -10 |
| Current Season | 2000-2001 | Portland Pirates | AHL | 2 | 8 | 10 | 6 | -5 |
| Hobey Winning Season | 1990-1991 | Boston College | NCAA | 35 | 46 | 81 | 44 |
1991 Runner Up
Brad Werenka was a prominent defenseman for Northern Michigan University from 1986 to 1991. In his final season, he was a key player in the Wildcats’ 1991 NCAA national championship victory. His standout performance that season earned him several awards, including WCHA First-Team All-American and the WCHA Student Athlete of the Year. Werenka’s impressive play was also recognized on the national level when he was a top-10 finalist for the Hobey Baker Award in 1991.
After his successful collegiate career, Werenka was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in 1987 and went on to have a long professional career. He played in 320 NHL games over seven seasons with the Oilers, Quebec Nordiques, Chicago Blackhawks, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Calgary Flames. In addition to his NHL career, Werenka was a member of the Canadian national team that won a silver medal at the 1994 Winter Olympics. He retired from professional hockey in 2001 and was inducted into the Northern Michigan University Hall of Fame in 2002.