# Jacob Fowler

Jacob Fowler (born November 24, 2004) is an American college ice hockey goaltender for Boston College of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). He was selected in the third round, 69th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2023 NHL entry draft.

## Playing career
### Early years

As a teenager, Fowler spent two seasons with the Youngstown Phantoms of the United States Hockey League (USHL). During the 2021–22 season, he would appear in 18 total games, posting a 11–4–1 record, with a 2.18 goals against average (GAA) and a .927 save percentage. The following season, Fowler played in 40 games, and led all USHL goaltenders in wins, GAA and save percentage respectively. During that year's playoffs, he posted an 8–1–0 record, with a 1.36 GAA and .952 save percentage. Fowler then went 3–0–0 in the championship round with a 0.64 GAA, .976 save percentage and a 22-save shutout in the final game to help guide the Phantoms to their first Clark Cup in program history. He was subsequently named the Clark Cup Most Outstanding Player. Following an outstanding season, he was named to the All-USHL First team, as well as earning both USHL Goaltender of the Year and Dave Peterson Goalie of the Year distinctions.
On June 29, 2023, Fowler was selected in the third round, 69th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2023 NHL entry draft.

### Collegiate

Fowler began his collegiate career at Boston College for the 2023–24 season. He started all six games for the Eagles in the month of October, posting a 5–1–0 record which ranked second in Hockey East and sixth nationally with an .833 winning percentage, earning Hockey East Goaltender of the Month honors. Fowler subsequently made eight starts for the Eagles in November, and was named Hockey East Goaltender of the Month for the second consecutive month. On November 18, 2023, he recorded his first career NCAA shutout in a game against UConn. Collectively, Fowler finished Hockey East conference play with a 19–3–1 record, ranking first in both wins (19) and save percentage (.925), as well as third in GAA (2.20), and was named Hockey East Goaltending Champion.
During the 2024 Hockey East men's ice hockey tournament, he made 62 saves and allowed just three goals between the Hockey East semifinals and championship games, helping the Eagles capture their 12th Hockey East tournament title, and was named to the Hockey East All-Tournament Team. Fowler registered his 31st win of the season during the regional finals of the 2024 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament, setting an NCAA record for wins by a freshman, surpassing the previous record of 30 set by Al Montoya during the 2002–03 season. For his efforts, he was named to the All-Hockey East First Team and All-Hockey East Rookie Team. He was likewise named a AHCA East First Team All-American and selected as a top-three finalist for the Mike Richter Award. Overall, Fowler finished his freshman campaign with a 32–6–1 record, ranking first across the NCAA in winning percentage (.855), fourth in save percentage (.926) and eighth in GAA (2.14).
Through eight games to begin his sophomore season, Fowler held a 7–1 record, along with an 1.26 GAA and a .950 save percentage. On November 15, 2024, in a game against UConn, he was assessed a match penalty and was ejected after delivering a blocker punch to Huskies forward Tristan Fraser after the foregoing scored a goal against him. Fowler was subsequently suspended for one game as a result of his actions. In his return on November 22 versus Northeastern, he recorded his fourth shutout of the 2024–25 season. In January 2025, Fowler, along with teammates Ryan Leonard and Gabe Perreault, were longlisted as recipient of the Hobey Baker Award recognizing the top NCAA Division I men's ice hockey player. After compiling a 24–5–2 record which included a 1.62 GAA, .941 save percentage and seven shutouts, Fowler would earn both Hockey East Goaltending Champion as well as conference First-Team All Star distinction for a second straight year.

## International play

Internationally, Fowler first represented Team USA at the 2023 World Junior A Challenge, capturing gold and earned player of the game honors in the championship final. Fowler was again named to his country's national junior team to compete at the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. He won all three games he started during tournament play en route to a gold medal victory.

## Personal life

Fowler was born to parents Kerri and Jay, both whom work as lawyers. He has one sibling, a brother named Jay Jay.

## Career statistics
### Regular season and playoffs

| Season | Team | League | | GP | W | L | T | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% |
| 2021–22 | Youngstown Phantoms | USHL | | 18 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 963 | 35 | 2 | 2.18 | .927 |
| 2022–23 | Youngstown Phantoms | USHL | | 40 | 27 | 9 | 4 | 2,318 | 88 | 5 | 2.28 | .921 |
| 2023–24 | Boston College | HE | | 39 | 32 | 6 | 1 | 2,326 | 83 | 3 | 2.14 | .926 |
| NCAA totals | NCAA totals | NCAA totals | NCAA totals | 39 | 32 | 6 | 1 | 2,326 | 83 | 3 | 2.14 | .926 |

### International

| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | W | L | T | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% |
| 2022 | United States | WJAC | | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 240 | 7 | 1 | 1.75 | .918 |
| 2024 | United States | WJC | | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 185 | 8 | 0 | 2.59 | .889 |
| Junior totals | Junior totals | Junior totals | Junior totals | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 425 | 15 | 1 | 2.14 | .894 |

## Awards and honors

| Award | Year |
| USHL |||
| All-USHL Second Rookie Team | 2022 |
| Clark Cup champion | 2023 |
| Clark Cup MVP | 2023 |
| All-USHL First Team | 2023 |
| USHL Goaltender of the Year | 2023 |
| Dave Peterson Goalie of the Year | 2023 |
| College |||
| All-Hockey East First Team | 2024, 2025 |
| All-Hockey East Rookie Team | 2024 |
| All-USCHO First Team | 2024 |
| Hockey East Goaltending Champion | 2024, 2025 |
| Hockey East All-Tournament Team | 2024 |
| AHCA East First Team All-American | 2024 |
| New England D1 All-Stars | 2024 |