Eichel (pronounced IKE-ul), becomes only the second freshman in the award’s 35-year history to win the Hobey. The 18-year old rookie sensation has had a fantastic season and leads the nation in points (70), assists (44), power play points (23) and plus-minus (+51). Saving his best for last, Eichel has scored 8 goals and 7 assists in 7 playoff games, while registering a +15.
As the first freshman Hobey top ten candidate in 12 years, Eichel has already claimed multiple awards having been named the Hockey East Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, conference scoring champion, First Team Hockey East and a member of the All-Rookie Team and, was named Most Valuable Player at the Hockey East playoff tournament. Earlier today, Eichel was named the National Rookie of the Year by the Hockey Commissioners Association and a First Team All American by the Hockey Coaches Association.
Eichel is projected by many hockey experts to be a top two NHL draft selection this June. Additionally, he captained the U.S. team in the most recent World Junior tournament held in Canada.
A native of North Chelmsford, Massachusetts, Jack is enrolled in the College of General Studies. He spends off-ice time mentoring an 11-year old brain cancer patient and helps out with the Terriers team partnership with Autism Speaks.
Videos on YouTube:
NHL: Draft Profiles: Jack Eichel
NHL: Get to Know Me: Jack Eichel
Boston University Athletics: I Like Eich
Top Ten:
• Has 20 goals, 41 assists for 61 points in 34 games – his 41 assists leads the nation
• Is a General Studies major – mentors a brain cancer youth and helps with Autism Speaks
• Was captain of the U.S. World Junior Team – considered a top three NHL draft pick
Player Stats
| Type | Season | Team Name | League | Goals | Assists | Points | PIM | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Season | 2024-2025 | Vegas Golden Knights | NHL | 28 | 66 | 94 | 8 | 32 |
| Current Season | 2024-2025 | USA | NHL 4 Nations | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Hobey Winning Season | 2014-2015 | Boston Univ. | NCAA | 26 | 45 | 71 | 28 | 51 |
2015 Runner Up
McIntyre has already become UNDs all-time leader in career goals against average and save percentage. He has been named First Team NCHC and is a finalist for Player of the Year honors as well as a second time finalist for Goalie of the Year. He has played in all but one game this season for North Dakota and ranks as the third busiest goalie in the nation.
- Currently has a record of 27-7-3 with one shutout – his 27 wins leads the nation
- Has a goals against average of 1.97 (9th nation) – save percentage of .932 (6th nation)
- Majoring in Psychology and pre-occupational therapy – Boston draft pick (6th round)
Harvard’s first Hobey finalist in ten years had a huge season, winning the ECAC scoring title while piling up 58 points. He also leads the nation with 32 goals. Vesey (VEE-see) was off to the races early, earning points in each of the first 20 games of the season and produced points in 34 of the 37 games he played in. Saving his best for last, Vesey had 10 goals and 4 assists in 8 playoff games, including three game winning goals. He was the ECAC Player of the Year and First Team all-conference. He Had 32 goals, 26 assists for 58 points in 37 games for the season. He ranks 3rd in the nation in points at the end of the Harvard Season. Vesey won the Walter Brown Award as the top American born player in New England. He speaks fluent Mandarin and is a Government major. He was the Nashville draft pick in the 3rd round. Off the ice he assists with Special Olympics.