Boston College Hockey History
Boston College is among the top college hockey programs in the country. Beginning with legendary coach John "Snooks" Kelley, who led the Eagles to their first national championship in 1949, Boston College has established itself as a perennial powerhouse in both regular season and post-season play. Former coach Len Ceglarski and current coach Jerry York, both Boston College alums, continue to build upon the success began by Kelley. Both York and Ceglarski have at least 500 career wins. York to date has 935 career wins, which is first all-time and is first among all active coaches.
To date, BC has won thirteen conference tournament titles, including eleven Hockey East titles, a conference record. Their most recent triumph in 2012 came after beating Maine 4-1 in the championship game.
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