Ryan Leonard Named Hobey Baker Hat Trick Finalist, The Rundown: April 4, 2025

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Feb 28, 2025; Chestnut Hill, MA, USA; Boston College forward Ryan Leonard (9) warms up before a game against the University of New Hampshire Wildcats at Conte Forum. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn Images

The Hobey Baker Award announced its hat trick finalists on Thursday afternoon which featured a former Eagle. 

Former Boston College men’s hockey forward Ryan Leonard was named one of the three finalists for the award. 

This season, the Amherst, Mass., native recorded 30 goals and 19 assists for 49 points. His goals lead the nation. 

Leonard signed his contact with the Washington Capitals earlier in the week and made his NHL debut on Tuesday night. 

Leonard joins Denver’s Zeev Buium and Michigan State’s Isaac Howard as the final three candidates. 

And your 2025 Hat Trick Finalists are.... #hobeybaker @du_hockey @msu_hockey @bc_mhockey @thenchc @b1ghockey @hockey_east @drinkbodyarmor @teamech pic.twitter.com/j811C8BkWc

— Hobey Baker Award (@HobeyBakerAward) April 3, 2025

Today’s Schedule:

• Men and Women’s Track & Field: Boston College at UConn Dog Fight Invite | Live Stats

• Women’s Track & Field: Boston College in Mike Fanelli Track Classic | San Francisco, Calif. | Live Stats; Boston College at Stanford Invitational | Live Stats

• Softball: Boston College vs. Army | 1:45 p.m. ET | Live Stats; vs. Villanova | 4 p.m. | Live Stats

• Women’s Tennis: Boston College vs. Virginia | 3 p.m.

• Men’s Tennis: Boston College at NC State | 5 p.m.

• Baseball: Boston College at Louisville | 6 p.m. | ACCNX | Live Video | Live Stats

Eagles Results:

There were no games scheduled for April 3.

Countdown to Boston College football’s season opener: 

148 days

Did You Notice?

• Boston College women’s lacrosse goalie Shea Dolce and attacker Mckenna Davis are climbing up the program leaderboards.

Climbing up the leaderboard 😎 pic.twitter.com/3Prfsu4Vs0

— BC Women's Lacrosse (@BCwlax) April 2, 2025

• The Boston College football program shared photos from spring practice via social media on Thursday.

Practicing smart. #nextlevel pic.twitter.com/Mll3yUCILM

— Boston College Football (@BCFootball) April 3, 2025

• Boston College Athletics revealed this week’s Eagles of the Week.

⭐️ Eagles of the Week ⭐️

⭐️ Meghan Schouten - @BC_Softball
⭐️ Emma LoPinto - @BCwlax pic.twitter.com/QyFj9Gq7Zv

— Boston College Eagles (@BCEagles) April 2, 2025

Boston College Eagles Quote of the Day:

“He is one of the most gifted defensemen in the history of our sport. His ability to turn the puck up the ice in transition is the best I’ve ever seen and he impacted virtually every game he played in.”

John Vanbiesbrouck

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