17 Former Eagles Appear on NHL Opening Night Rosters

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – A total of 17 former Boston College men's hockey players have earned a spot on NHL Opening Night rosters for the 2024-25 season.

Alex Tuch was the first Eagle to make an appearance in the NHL this season as the Buffalo Sabres opened their campaign this past Friday and Saturday against the New Jersey Devils in Prague as part of the NHL Global Series.

Skating for new teams this season are Cam Atkinson (Tampa Bay), Brian Dumoulin (Anaheim) and Kevin Hayes (Pittsburgh). Jack McBain will be suiting for the new expansion franchise, Utah Hockey Club.

When he makes his debut, Will Smith will become the 89th Eagle to play in the NHL.

The Eagles are tied with Boston University for the most in Hockey East and sit second in the NCAA behind Michigan (26).

EAGLES ON OPENING NIGHT ROSTERS

Player                            Team               Position
Cam Atkinson                Tampa Bay       Forward
Matt Boldy                      Minnesota Forward
Thatcher Demko* Vancouver Goalie
Brian Dumoulin Anaheim Defenseman
Cutter Gauthier Anaheim Forward
Noah Hanifin Vegas Defenseman
Kevin Hayes Pittsburgh Forward
Chris Kreider NY Rangers Forward
Mike Matheson Montreal           Defenseman
Jack McBain Utah                 Forward
Alex Newhook               Montreal           Forward
Will Smith San Jose          Forward
Jack St. Ivany Pittsburgh Defenseman
Alex Tuch Buffalo              Forward
Oliver Wahlstrom NY Islanders Forward
Joseph Woll Toronto Goalie
Miles Wood Colorado Forward

* Injured and/or Non-Roster List

17 Former Eagles Appear on NHL Opening Night Rosters

Players Mentioned

Cutter Gauthier

Will Smith

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