2014 Recruits – Part 2

We continue today's announced NLI signings with Brandon Hickey and Jack Eichel, whose NLI was reported here yesterday. Coach David Quinn's comments on each recruit are in this goterriers.com report

Jack Eichel 6-1, 191, right-shot center. DOB 10-28-98 Chelmsford, Mass.

● Led NTDP U18s to World Championship, scoring 10 points in the tournament

● 2013-14 NTDP total of 87 points (38G, 49A) is fourth best in program history

● Career NTDP totals:   67-72-139, tied for fourth best in program history

● Played as an underager in the 2014 World Junior Championships with a 1-4-5 scoring line in five games

● Projected to be a top pick in the 2015 NHL draft

● Previously captained the Empire League Junior Bruins, scoring 39-47-86

● THFB report on Eichel verbal to BU (2 years ago)
● Elite Prospects stats

Brandon Hickey, 6-2, 180, left-shot defenseman. DOB 4-13-96 Leduc, Alberta

● A shutdown defenseman for AJHL Spruce Grove. 4-18-22 regular season, plus five playoff assists. 29 PIMs.

● Played for Canada West in 2014 World Jr. A Challenge

● Played for Canada Pacific in 2013 World U17 tournament 

● Competed in 2012 Tellus Cup against 2015 BU recruit AJ Greer

● Highest ranked AJHLplayer  by NHL Central Scouting at #63

● Spruce Grove Examiner report

● THFB report on Hickey verbal

● The Hockey News Hot List: “Hickey brings a  skill that all scouts love and that’s skating.”
● Video interview and highlights 
● Elite Prospects stats