Boston College Finalizes Roster, Introduces Freshman Class

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – The five-time national champion BC men's hockey program has finalized its 2018-19 roster, which welcomes five new skaters in the Class of 2022. The Eagles' roster features 26 players, including 21 returners who accounted for 95-percent of the team's 2017-18 scoring, all but four goals, and every minute played in net.

Read below to meet the five new Eagles, three of which were teammates last season with the U.S. National Team Development Program...

Patrick Giles
F | 6-4 | 204 | Chevy Chase, Md. | USNTDP (USHL)
• Played for the U.S. National Under-17 and Under-18 Teams in the United States Hockey League
• Posted 11 goals and 11 assists for 22 points in 62 games in 2017-18
• Collected a pair of points in seven games for Team USA at the Under-18 World Championships and won silver
• Had 19 points in 56 games at the U17 level in 2016-17
• Won MAPHL state championships during his freshman and sophomore seasons at Landon School in Maryland
• Skated with the Skipjacks Hockey Club (USPHL) at the U16 and U18 levels in 2015-16

Jack McBain
F | 6-4 | 205 | Toronto, Ontario | Jr. Canadiens (OJHL)
• Played for the Toronto Jr. Canadiens in the Ontario Junior Hockey League during the 2017-18 season, recording 21 goals and 37 assists for 58 points in 48 games
• Received the 2018 OJHL Top Prospect Award and was a two-time OJHL First Team All-Prospect
• In 2016-17, he finished with 41 points in 42 contests with the Jr. Canadiens
• Had three points in five games for Team Canada at the 2018 Under-18 World Championships
• Won a gold medal with Canada at the 2018 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, posting five points in five games
• Father Andrew played in the NHL from 1983-94

Marc McLaughlin
F | 6-0 | 204 | North Billerica, Mass. | Cedar Rapids (USHL)
• Captained the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL) in 2017-18, collecting 10 goals and 10 assists in 21 games
• Was the 2018 Curt Hammer Award winner, which recognizes the USHL player who distinguishes himself both on and off the ice by demonstrating outstanding performance skills, pride, and determination
• Skated in 60 games in 2016-17 and posted 16 points
• Was nearly a point-per-game player in two years at Cushing with 65 points in 66 contests, including 37 goals
• Served as team captain as a junior while scoring 24 goals
• Played two U16 MHSL seasons with the Neponset Valley River Rats and the Cape Cod Whalers

Adam Samuelsson
D | 6-6 | 226 | San Diego, Calif. | USNTDP (USHL)
• Posted 24 points and 94 penalty minutes in 62 games with the United States Under-18 National Team in 2017-18
• Skated in seven games at the U18 World Championships and won silver with Team USA
• Featured in 16 games at the U17 level with Team USA in 2016-17
• Played with the Connecticut Jr. Rangers and the North Jersey Avalanche at the U16 level in 2015-16, collecting 19 points in 35 games
• Brother Philip was a defenseman at Boston College from 2009-11
• Father Ulf is a former NHL defenseman and is currently an assistant coach with the Chicago Blackhawks

Oliver Wahlstrom
F | 6-2 | 209 | Quincy, Mass. | USNTDP (USHL)
• Selected by the New York Islanders in the first round (11th overall) of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, becoming the program's 15th first round pick under Jerry York
• Spent the 2017-18 season with the U.S. Under-18 National Team, finishing with 48 goals and 46 assists for 94 points in 62 games
• Claimed the best plus-minus in the USHL (+30)
• Had seven goals and two assists in seven contests at the 2018 Under-18 World Championships as Team USA won silver
• Helped the U.S. win the 2018 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament
• Won the gold medal at the 2017 Under-18 World Championships after scoring four goals in seven games
• Posted 24 goals and 40 points in 63 games between the U17 and U18 National Teams in 2016-17

Boston College Finalizes Roster, Introduces Freshman Class

Players Mentioned

Patrick Giles

Jack McBain

Marc McLaughlin

Oliver Wahlstrom

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