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Harvey Named Captain as Men's Ice Hockey Finalizes 2026-27 Leadership Group
September 15, 2026 | Men's Ice Hockey
BOSTON - Senior Jack Harvey has been named captain of the 2026-27 Boston University men's ice hockey team, head coach Jay Pandolfo announced on Tuesday.
Seniors Aiden Celebrini and Mick Frechette will join juniors Kamil Bednarik and Nick Roukounakis as assistant captains. Harvey served as an assistant captain last season while this will be the first time that Bednarik, Celebrini, Frechette and Roukounakis will wear a letter. All five Terriers have shined off the ice as well, as they were all named to the 2025-26 Hockey East All-Academic Team.
Bednarik appeared in 35 games last season, scoring a career-high five goals and adding 11 assists for 16 points while also serving as one of the team's key penalty killers. He ended the season by recording an assist in five of his last six games and was a plus-4 in those contests. Bednarik also represented the United States at the 2026 World Junior Championship. In 75 career games, Bednarik has totaled 35 points (7g, 28a), including three shorthanded goals.
Celebrini has been a steady presence on the BU blue line during his three seasons on Comm Ave. He recorded a career-best seven assists in 35 games last year and enters his senior season with 21 points (3g, 18a) in 102 career games. He generated a career-best 46 shots on goal last year and is a plus-15 across three seasons.
Frechette saw time at both forward and defense last year for the Terriers, scoring his first career goal and adding two assists for a career-best three points in 32 games played. Frechette generated a career-best 17 shots on goal and only took 10 penalty minutes despite playing a hard-nosed, physical game. In 65 career games, Frechette has totaled one goal and four assists for five points.
Roukounakis missed the beginning of last season due to injury but made an impact when he was in the lineup, notching the first five goals of his career and adding two assists for a career-high seven points in 25 appearances. He scored the game-tying goal in the opening round of the Beanpot to help BU advance to the championship game. In 46 career games, Roukounakis has totaled 12 points (5g, 7a) and is a plus-2.
Seniors Aiden Celebrini and Mick Frechette will join juniors Kamil Bednarik and Nick Roukounakis as assistant captains. Harvey served as an assistant captain last season while this will be the first time that Bednarik, Celebrini, Frechette and Roukounakis will wear a letter. All five Terriers have shined off the ice as well, as they were all named to the 2025-26 Hockey East All-Academic Team.
"I'm thrilled that Jack, Kamil, Aiden, Mick and Nick were voted to lead our team this season," Pandolfo said. "They've already set a great example for our newcomers as well as our returners of what it will take to be successful not just on the ice but in the weight room and in the classroom. Our staff has been very impressed by their leadership and we know they're going to be great representatives of Boston University."
Harvey is the team's returning points leader, having notched 21 points thanks to a career-high 13 goals in addition to eight assists. Harvey notched four power-play goals as well as three shorthanded strikes a year ago as he saw important minutes in all situations. He has not missed a game in each of the last two seasons and has played in 96 total contests for the Terriers, totaling 63 career points (31g, 32a).Bednarik appeared in 35 games last season, scoring a career-high five goals and adding 11 assists for 16 points while also serving as one of the team's key penalty killers. He ended the season by recording an assist in five of his last six games and was a plus-4 in those contests. Bednarik also represented the United States at the 2026 World Junior Championship. In 75 career games, Bednarik has totaled 35 points (7g, 28a), including three shorthanded goals.
Celebrini has been a steady presence on the BU blue line during his three seasons on Comm Ave. He recorded a career-best seven assists in 35 games last year and enters his senior season with 21 points (3g, 18a) in 102 career games. He generated a career-best 46 shots on goal last year and is a plus-15 across three seasons.
Frechette saw time at both forward and defense last year for the Terriers, scoring his first career goal and adding two assists for a career-best three points in 32 games played. Frechette generated a career-best 17 shots on goal and only took 10 penalty minutes despite playing a hard-nosed, physical game. In 65 career games, Frechette has totaled one goal and four assists for five points.
Roukounakis missed the beginning of last season due to injury but made an impact when he was in the lineup, notching the first five goals of his career and adding two assists for a career-high seven points in 25 appearances. He scored the game-tying goal in the opening round of the Beanpot to help BU advance to the championship game. In 46 career games, Roukounakis has totaled 12 points (5g, 7a) and is a plus-2.
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