CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – A total of 20 former Boston College men's hockey players have earned spots on NHL Opening Night rosters ahead of the 2022-23 regular season, which begins on Tuesday night.
Boston College's total ranks second among all NCAA Division I schools behind only Michigan (21).
Beginning the season with new teams this year are forwards Johnny Gaudreau (Columbus), Zach Sanford (Nashville) and Colin White (Florida), and defenseman Mike Matheson (Montreal). Last season, 24 former Eagles appeared in the NHL which ranked tied for third in the nation and first among all Hockey East schools.