Boston College to Retire Mike Mottau's Jersey
November 02, 2016 | Men's Hockey
On Nov. 27 against Minnesota, the Boston College men's hockey program will honor one of its premiere defenseman, Mike Mottau, by retiring his jersey; Mottau will be the 13th Eagle to earn the distinguished honor
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - Former Boston College defenseman and Hobey Baker winner Mike Mottau (1997-2000) will have his jersey retired on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016 at Kelley Rink. The ceremony will take place when the Eagles welcome Minnesota to Conte Forum at 1 p.m.
The Avon, Mass. native will become the 13th Eagle in Boston College hockey history to have his jersey retired, joining the ranks of:
- John "Snooks" Kelley (1932-42 & 1946-72 – Head Coach)
- Ray Chaisson (1940-42)
- Edward "Butch" Songin (1946-50)
- Bernie Burke (1946-49)
- Len Ceglarski (1948-51 – Player & 1972-92 – Head Coach)
- Bill Daley (1958-61)
- Jim Logue (1958-61)
- Tom "Red" Martin (1958-61)
- John Cunniff (1963-66)
- Joe Mullen (1975-79)
- David Emma (1987-91)
- Jerry York (1964-67 – Player & 1994-Present – Head Coach)
Mottau was one of the premiere players in New England upon arrival to The Heights and he proved it with three Frozen Four appearances and a laundry list of individual accolades.
"Mike was truly an ambassabor for college hockey and embodied what being a student-athlete was all about," head coach Jerry York said. "He had a certain charisma to him and he will be remembered as one of the cornerstones of Boston College athletics."
The 6-foot-0 blue liner is Boston College's career record holder for most assists all-time (130) and 22nd, all-time, in points scored on The Heights (27 - 130 - 157). He played in 163 career games for the maroon and gold, tying him for ninth all-time. In his four years, the Eagles amassed a record of 99-52-14.
Mottau's 157 career points are also the most ever by an Eagle defenseman.
Individually, Mottau earned All-American honors as a sophomore (Second Team), junior (First Team) and senior (First Team) as well as a three-time Hockey East All-Star and All-New England recipient. Other top honors included the New England Hockey Writers' Rookie of the Year (1997), Hockey East Co-Player of the Year (2000) and the league's Best Defensive Defenseman (2000) as well as a two-time team MVP (1998 & 2000).
As captain in 1999-2000, Mottau's individual honors culminated in winning Boston College's second Hobey Baker trophy after logging six goals and 37 assists his senior campaign.
The New York Rangers drafted the Thayer Academy product in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.
Mottau had a long professional career, accruing 58 points (7 – 51 – 58) over the course of 14 seasons. He retired at the age of 36 after playing in 321 games with six different organizations, including the New York Rangers, Calgary Flames, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers.
His talents were spread internationally, as well. In 1999, Mottau was one of two collegiate players selected to play for Team USA at the IIHF World Championship in Norway (May). He earned Player of the Game honors in the win over Switzerland.
Mottau wore the number three (3). His jersey will be retired but his number will remain in rotation. The number 16 (David Emma) is the only retired number in Boston College hockey history to date.
The jersey retirement ceremony will take place at the first intermission of the contest against Minnesota. Sunday's matinee begins at 1 p.m.
Tickets to the game starting at $15 are still available by visiting BCEagles.com or calling 617-552-GoBC.
The Avon, Mass. native will become the 13th Eagle in Boston College hockey history to have his jersey retired, joining the ranks of:
- John "Snooks" Kelley (1932-42 & 1946-72 – Head Coach)
- Ray Chaisson (1940-42)
- Edward "Butch" Songin (1946-50)
- Bernie Burke (1946-49)
- Len Ceglarski (1948-51 – Player & 1972-92 – Head Coach)
- Bill Daley (1958-61)
- Jim Logue (1958-61)
- Tom "Red" Martin (1958-61)
- John Cunniff (1963-66)
- Joe Mullen (1975-79)
- David Emma (1987-91)
- Jerry York (1964-67 – Player & 1994-Present – Head Coach)
Mottau was one of the premiere players in New England upon arrival to The Heights and he proved it with three Frozen Four appearances and a laundry list of individual accolades.
"Mike was truly an ambassabor for college hockey and embodied what being a student-athlete was all about," head coach Jerry York said. "He had a certain charisma to him and he will be remembered as one of the cornerstones of Boston College athletics."
The 6-foot-0 blue liner is Boston College's career record holder for most assists all-time (130) and 22nd, all-time, in points scored on The Heights (27 - 130 - 157). He played in 163 career games for the maroon and gold, tying him for ninth all-time. In his four years, the Eagles amassed a record of 99-52-14.
Mottau's 157 career points are also the most ever by an Eagle defenseman.
Individually, Mottau earned All-American honors as a sophomore (Second Team), junior (First Team) and senior (First Team) as well as a three-time Hockey East All-Star and All-New England recipient. Other top honors included the New England Hockey Writers' Rookie of the Year (1997), Hockey East Co-Player of the Year (2000) and the league's Best Defensive Defenseman (2000) as well as a two-time team MVP (1998 & 2000).
As captain in 1999-2000, Mottau's individual honors culminated in winning Boston College's second Hobey Baker trophy after logging six goals and 37 assists his senior campaign.
The New York Rangers drafted the Thayer Academy product in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.
Mottau had a long professional career, accruing 58 points (7 – 51 – 58) over the course of 14 seasons. He retired at the age of 36 after playing in 321 games with six different organizations, including the New York Rangers, Calgary Flames, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers.
His talents were spread internationally, as well. In 1999, Mottau was one of two collegiate players selected to play for Team USA at the IIHF World Championship in Norway (May). He earned Player of the Game honors in the win over Switzerland.
Mottau wore the number three (3). His jersey will be retired but his number will remain in rotation. The number 16 (David Emma) is the only retired number in Boston College hockey history to date.
The jersey retirement ceremony will take place at the first intermission of the contest against Minnesota. Sunday's matinee begins at 1 p.m.
Tickets to the game starting at $15 are still available by visiting BCEagles.com or calling 617-552-GoBC.
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