2019–20 Boston College Eagles men's ice hockey season
The 2019–20 Boston College Eagles men's ice hockey team represented Boston College in the 2019–20 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season. The team was coached by Jerry York, '67, his twenty-sixth season behind the bench at Boston College. The Eagles played their home games at Kelley Rink on the campus of Boston College, competing in Hockey East. The Eagles competed in just one mid-season tournament during the 2019–20 season, forgoing the traditional holiday break tournament. The Eagles played in the 68th Annual Beanpot Tournament at the  TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on February 3 and 10. Boston College faced Boston University in the opening round, where they officially tied 4–4 per NCAA rules, but the Terriers advanced to the championship game by scoring in the second overtime. The Eagles faced the Harvard Crimson in the consolation game, securing third place with a 7–2 victory. They failed to secure a Beanpot title for the fourth consecutive season, while Northeastern won their third consecutive title. The Eagles finished the season 24–8–2, and 17–6–1 in conference play, to secure 1st place in Hockey East and the regular season title . The Hockey East tournament as well as the NCAA Tournament were unfortunately cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, before any games were played. Therefore, no postseason result occurred for the Eagles. Previous season recap. The Eagles entered the 2019–20 season following a 2018–19 effort falling well short of expectation. While they did advance to the Hockey East tournament championship game, they ultimately fell to the Northeastern Huskies and failed to secure a bid to the NCAA Tournament for a third straight season. Their regular season record was abysmal by recent standards, going only 14–22–3 and 10–11–3 in conference play, finishing  seventh in the conference; their lowest result since 2008–09. Additionally, they failed to secure any mid-season tournament title, their only tournament result being their second place Beanpot finish. Departures. Nine Eagles departed from the program from the 2018–19 roster: Graduation: Signed Professionally: Not Retained: Recruiting. Boston College added eight freshmen for the 2019–20 season: three forwards, three defensemen, and two goalies. 2019–2020 roster. 2019–20 Eagles. As of March 3, 2020. Schedule. Regular season. ! !; | Exhibition ! !; | Regular Season !| Hockey East Tournament (Cancelled) !| NCAA Tournament (Cancelled) † In the opening round of the 2020 Beanpot tournament, Boston University and  Boston College officially tied - per NCAA rules - after playing a scoreless 5-minute overtime. The game continued for placement purposes, where the Terriers advanced to the title game by scoring in the second overtime period. Both the Hockey East and NCAA Tournaments were cancelled as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, before any games were played. Boston College was scheduled to host Providence in the Quarterfinals of the Hockey East Tournament and was qualified to make the NCAA tournament. Awards and honors. Tim Taylor Award Mike Richter Award USCHO Awards College Hockey News Awards Hockey East Awards Hockey East All -Stars National Player of the Month National Rookie of the Month Hockey East Player of the Month Hockey East Goaltender of the Month Hockey East Rookie of the Month Hockey East Player of the Week Hockey East Defensive Player of the Week Hockey East Rookie of the Week