Michael Hrabal was a second-round pick by the Arizona Coyotes in the 2023 NHL Draft. (Chris Tucci/UMass Athletics)
While it’s still early, dubbing this season as “the year of the freshman” for New England programs in Division 1 men’s college hockey may not be too far-fetched.
Rookies are leading the way from both ends of Commonwealth Avenue to Orono and plenty of other points around.
First-year players are a major reason why Boston has been an epicenter of the hockey prospect world this season, as Boston College and Boston University are the home of highly touted NHL draft prospects from this past summer and next year.
Here’s our look at some top performers among first-year players around the region so far:
