Pike's Peak Hosts 69th annual Postseason Banquet

Pike's Peak Hosts 69th annual Postseason Banquet

April 22, 2018 | Men's Hockey

The book officially closed on the 2017-18 hockey season at the 69th annual Postseason Banquet on Sunday afternoon

By: Athletic Communications

WALTHAM, Mass. – Sophomore goaltender Joseph Woll was honored with the Norman F. Dailey award, symbolizing Boston College's Most Valuable Player on Sunday afternoon at the 69th annual Pike's Peak Club awards banquet that celebrated the Eagles' 2017-18 season at the Westin Hotel in Waltham, Mass.

Woll has collected several accolades this season, including a Hockey East Third Team All-Star selection and three weekly Hockey East awards for his defensive prowess between the pipes.

The St. Louis native finished his second season in the maroon and gold with an overall record of 17-11-2 with a 15-6-0 mark in Hockey East play. Woll's 2.45 goals against average over the course of the season ranked sixth in conference play and 28th on the national landscape. He also settled on a .915 save percentage, which was eighth in Hockey East and 27th in all of college hockey. The second-year backstopper also turned in a pair of shutouts this season.

Junior captain Casey Fitzgerald was given the John "Snooks" Kelley Memorial Award as the individuals who best typify Boston College hockey.

Kelley served as team manager for three years before becoming a "playing manager" in his senior year in 1928. He assumed coaching duties at his alma mater in 1932 and led the program right up until his retirement after the 1971-72 season. Kelley became the first coach in college hockey history to surpass the 500-victory plateau. He finished his career with a 501-243-15 mark.

Graduate transfer Kevin Lohan was honored with the William J. Flynn Coaches Award, decided upon by head coach Jerry York and his staff. Flynn, class of 1939, was a former BC student-athlete, faculty member, coach and served as Director of Athletics from 1957-90. Lohan came in and served as a staple on the blue line following a four-year stint at the University of Michigan.

Both sophomore forwards Graham McPhee and Julius Mattila earned the team's Most Improved Player award that is named for James E. Tiernan, the 1956 Beanpot MVP. McPhee turned in a sensational second year, increasing his goal output by 10 more from his freshman season. The Las Vegas native finished 2-7-9 as a rookie and finished fourth in scoring this season with 24 points (12-12-24). Mattila finished third in scoring, increasing his point total by 11 this season. The Finnish product jumped from 16 points (8-8-16) to 27 points (13-14-27) this year.

Freshman forward Logan Hutsko won the Bernie Burke Outstanding Freshman Award, named in honor of the former BC goalie and long-time freshman coach. The highly-touted rookie forward became Boston College's eighth Rookie of the Year and second winner in three years, joining Colin White (2016), Chuck Kobasew (2001), Brian Gionta (1998), Marty Reasoner (1996), Ian Moran (1992), Brian Leetch (1987) and Ken Hodge (1985) as BC's eighth Hockey East Rookie of the Year. He was also named to the Hockey East All-Rookie Team. The Tampa, Fla. native led Hockey East in points scored amongst rookies with 31 (12-19-31) and points per game (0.84) and ranked eighth, nationally, amongst all freshmen players.

He was tabbed the Hockey East Rookie of the Month in February after he led all NCAA rookies with 13 points on seven goals and six assists. BC's dynamic winger was the only Eagle to crack the 30-point plateau (12-19-31) this season and led the Eagles in multi-point games this season with eight.

Richard "Moe" Maloney became the eighth recipient of the Francis Kirby Connelly Memorial Award, given to a member of the BC hockey community who best exemplifies the ideals of the Ignatian spirit of service to others.

Pike's Peak Club member Doug Farrington opened and closed the program and former Eagle Andy Powers '99, who now provides color commentary for BC Hockey broadcasts on WEEI, served as Master of Ceremony.

Jerry York '67 congratulated his team and the seniors in addition to thanking his staff. Coach York reflected back on another great season how proud he is to be the coach of this team.