CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - After leading the National Hockey League with having 24 former Boston College Eagles dressing in at least one NHL game last season, BC once again paces the college hockey world with the most delegates on NHL opening night rosters with 19.
Prior to NHL franchises trimming their respective clubs to their opening night rosters, Boston College led the pack with 33 alumni earning training camp invitations, followed by Minnesota (29), Michigan (28), North Dakota (28) and Boston University (27).
As the NHL opens the regular season Wednesday night, BC's 19 representatives are two clear of Michigan (17).