Among the Boston University hockey program's all-time great players, Brian Gilmour is also recognized as one of its first offensive defensemen.
During his three varsity seasons, from 1964 through 1967, Gilmour registered a number of head-turning statistical totals. The first defenseman in team history to surpass the 100-points milestone, he finished his career with 123 career points. He netted 36 goals and had a total of 87 assists.
As a senior, he registered 41 assists. During each his sophomore and senior years he led all Terrier defensemen in scoring, while he tied for top honors as a junior.
Gilmour's efforts helped the Terriers capture three tournaments, receive an invitation to the NCAA Tournament in 1966 and 1967, and compile a three-year mark of 77-19-1. During his final year, the Terriers roared to a 25-5-1 record, swept the ECAC and Beanpot titles, and finished as the national runner-up.
In 1966, the club won the Beanpot and finished fourth at the NCAA Championship, while posting a 27-8 record. As a sophomore, Gilmour helped guide the club to a 25-6 mark, and his rookie year was spent helping the Terrier freshmen compile an undefeated 15-0-1 slate.
In recognition of his efforts, Gilmour earned All-America honors in 1967, First Team All-New England status in 1966, and Honorable Mention All-New England in 1965.
He attained similar success in the classroom, and, in 1967, he received the E. Ray Speare Award as the school's Outstanding Senior Male Student-Athlete.
