Boston University Men's Ice Hockey Announces Team Captains and Leadership Group

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Boston University men's ice hockey head coach Jay Pandolfo has announced the team's captains for the 2025-26 season, with junior Gavin McCarthy serving as captain and junior Jack Harvey joining sophomores Cole Eiserman and Cole Hutson as assistant captains. This marks the second time in three seasons that a McCarthy will wear the 'C' for BU, as Gavin's brother Case was captain of the 2023-24 Terrier squad that advanced to the Frozen Four. The McCarthys are the first brothers to both serve as captain at BU since Mike (2001-02) and Jay (1995-96) Pandolfo both wore the 'C' on their sweaters.

The choice of McCarthy and Harvey as captains is a testament to their impressive performances on the ice. McCarthy has set new career highs in goals (3), assists (13), and points (16) and was named to the NCAA Toledo All-Regional Team. He is a native of Clarence Center, New York, and has missed just one game during his first two seasons on Comm. Ave. Harvey broke out as a star in his sophomore season, setting new career highs in goals (11), assists (16), and points (27). He was also named to the NCAA Sioux Falls All-Regional Team in 2024.

The leadership group, which includes Eiserman and Hutson, has had a significant impact on the team's success. Eiserman led all NCAA rookies with 25 goals, including four goals during the NCAA Tournament, and was joined by Hutson on the Hockey East All-Rookie Team. Hutson was the National Rookie of the Year and a First Team All-American after he led all NCAA freshmen in points (48) and assists (34).

Key Takeaways:

  • Gavin McCarthy will serve as the captain of the Boston University men's ice hockey team for the 2025-26 season.
  • McCarthy's brother, Case, was captain of the 2023-24 Terrier squad that advanced to the Frozen Four.
  • The McCarthys are the first brothers to both serve as captain at BU since Mike (2001-02) and Jay (1995-96) Pandolfo both wore the 'C' on their sweaters.
  • Jack Harvey will join McCarthy as one of the team's assistant captains.
  • McCarthy set new career highs in goals (3), assists (13), and points (16) and was named to the NCAA Toledo All-Regional Team.
  • Harvey broke out as a star in his sophomore season, setting new career highs in goals (11), assists (16), and points (27).
  • Cole Eiserman led all NCAA rookies with 25 goals, including four goals during the NCAA Tournament.
  • Eiserman and Hutson were also part of the United States World Junior team that won gold in January.

Statistics:

  • Gavin McCarthy has played in 79 games, notching four goals and 17 assists for 21 points.
  • McCarthy has missed just one game during his first two seasons on Comm. Ave.
  • Jack Harvey set new career highs in goals (11), assists (16), and points (27) in his sophomore season.
  • Eiserman led all NCAA rookies with 25 goals.
  • Eiserman scored four goals during the NCAA Tournament.
  • Hutson led all NCAA freshmen in points (48) and assists (34).

Sources:

  • Boston University Athletics Massachusetts news release
  • Jay Pandolfo statement