Jacob Fowler
Jacob Fowler (born November 24, 2004) is an American college ice hockey goaltender for Boston College of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). He was selected in the third round, 69th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.
| Jacob Fowler | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born | November 24, 2004 Melbourne, Florida, U.S. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 214 lb (97 kg; 15 st 4 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Catches | Left | ||
| NCAA team | Boston College | ||
| NHL Draft | 69th overall, 2023 Montreal Canadiens | ||
Playing career edit
Early years edit
As a teenager, Fowler spent two seasons with the Youngstown Phantoms of the United States Hockey League (USHL). During the 2021–22 season, he would appear in 18 games, posting a 11–4–1 record, with a 2.18 GAA and a .927 save percentage. The following season, Fowler appeared in 40 total games, posting a 27–9–3 record, with a 2.28 GAA and a .921 save percentage, leading all USHL goaltenders in wins, GAA and save percentage respectively.[1] During that year's playoffs, Fowler posted an 8–1–0 record, with a 1.36 GAA and .952 save percentage. He then went 3–0–0 in the championship round with a 0.64 GAA, .976 save percentage and a 22-save shutout in the final game to guide the Phantoms to their first Clark Cup in program history. He was subsequently named the Clark Cup Most Outstanding Player.[2][3] Following an outstanding season, Fowler was likewise named to the All-USHL First team, and earned USHL Goaltender of the Year as well as Dave Peterson Goalie of the Year distinctions.[4][5]
On June 29, 2023, Fowler was selected in the third round, 69th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.[6][7]
Collegiate career edit
Fowler began his collegiate career for Boston College during the 2023–24 season.[8] He would start all six games for the Eagles in the month of October, posting a 5–1–0 record, which ranked second in Hockey East and sixth nationally with an .833 winning percentage, earning him Hockey East Goaltender of the Month honors.[9] Posting a 6–1–1 record, with a 1.85 GAA and a .939 save percentage thereafter in November, Fowler was named Hockey East Goaltender of the Month for the second consecutive month.[10] On November 18, 2023, in a game against UConn, he would register his first NCAA shutout in a 3-0 win.[11] Collectively, Fowler finished Hockey East conference play with a 19–3–1 record, ranking first in both wins (19) and save percentage (.925), as well as third in goals against average (2.20). With this, he was named Hockey East Goaltending Champion.[12]
During the 2024 Hockey East men's ice hockey tournament, Fowler allowed just three combined goals between the Hockey East semifinals and championship games, effectively helping the Eagles capture their 12th Hockey East tournament title, and was named to the Hockey East All-Tournament Team.[13] Furthermore, he would record his 31st win of the season during the regional finals of the 2024 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament, setting an NCAA record for wins by a freshman, surpassing the previous record of 30 held by Al Montoya during the 2002–03 season.[14][15] For his tremendous play, Fowler was named to the All-Hockey East First Team and All-Hockey East Rookie Team. He would also be considered as a top-three finalist for the Mike Richter Award.[16]
International play edit
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Representing United States | ||
| Ice hockey | ||
| World Junior Championships | ||
| 2024 Sweden | ||
On December 16, 2023, Fowler was named to the United States men's national junior ice hockey team to compete at the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[17] He won all three games he started during the tournament, and won a gold medal.[18]
Personal life edit
Fowler was born to parents Kerri and Jay. He has one sibling, a brother, Jay Jay.[1]
Career statistics edit
Regular season and playoffs edit
| Season | Team | League | GP | W | L | T | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | Youngstown Phantoms | USHL | 18 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 963 | 35 | 2 | 2.18 | .927 | |
| 2022–23 | Youngstown Phantoms | USHL | 40 | 27 | 9 | 4 | 2,318 | 88 | 5 | 2.28 | .921 | |
| 2023–24 | Boston College | HE | 39 | 32 | 6 | 1 | 2,326 | 83 | 3 | 2.14 | .926 | |
| NCAA totals | 39 | 32 | 6 | 1 | 2,326 | 83 | 3 | 2.14 | .926 | |||
International edit
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | W | L | T | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | United States | WJC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 185 | 8 | 0 | 2.59 | .889 | ||
| Junior totals | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 185 | 8 | 0 | 2.59 | .889 | ||||
Awards and honors edit
| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| USHL | ||
| All-USHL First Team | 2023 | [4] |
| USHL Goaltender of the Year | 2023 | [19] |
| Dave Peterson Goalie of the Year | 2023 | [5] |
| College | ||
| All-Hockey East First Team | 2024 | [20] |
| All-Hockey East Rookie Team | 2024 | [21] |
| Hockey East Goaltending Champion | 2024 | [12] |
| Hockey East All-Tournament Team | 2024 | [13] |
| AHCA East First Team All-American | 2024 | [22] |
References edit
- ^ a b "Jacob Fowler". bceagles.com. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ Yauger, Brian (May 20, 2023). "Youngstown Phantoms sweep the Fargo Force to win first-ever Clark Cup". Tribune Chronicle. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ "Youngstown Downs Fargo 1-0 to Claim 2023 Clark Cup Championship". ushl.com. May 19, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ a b "2022-23 All-USHL Teams Announced". USHL.com. May 1, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ a b Scifo, Dan (June 2, 2023). "Clark Cup Run Earns Jacob Fowler the Dave Peterson Goaltender of the Year Award". usahockey.com. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ Galanopoulos, Chris (June 29, 2023). "Newly Drafted Goaltender Jacob Fowler has Montreal Roots". The Hockey News. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ "Melbourne's Jacob Fowler drafted by Montreal Canadiens". Florida Today. June 30, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ Milner, Evan (October 3, 2023). "Jacob Fowler continues to use adversity as a driving force". NHL.com. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ Ingram, Alastair (November 1, 2023). "Fowler Named Hockey East Goaltender of the Month". bceagles.com. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ Ingram, Alastair (November 30, 2023). "Fowler and Leonard Named Hockey East Monthly Award Winners". bceagles.com. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ Ingram, Alastair (November 18, 2023). "No. 3 Eagles Shut Out UConn 3-0 to Sweep Weekend Series". bceagles.com. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ a b "Six Eagles Named Hockey East All-Stars; Brown Coach of the Year". bceagles.com. March 20, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ a b "Men's Weekly Release: Boston College Wins Hockey East Tournament". hockeyeastonline.com. March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ "Boston College Wins in Overtime to Advance to the Frozen Four". bceagles.com. March 31, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ "Jacob Fowler égale un record d'Al Montoya". Le Journal de Montréal (in French). March 29, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ "Fowler, Mbereko and McClellan Are Voted Final Three for 2024 Mike Richter Award". hockeycommissioners.com. March 21, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ Morreale, Mike G. (December 16, 2023). "Augustine, Fowler give U.S. goalie depth at 2024 World Junior Championship". NHL.com. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ Cowan, Stu (December 28, 2023). "Canadiens goalie prospect Jacob Fowler gets first win at world juniors". The Gazette. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ "Fowler Named USHL Goaltender of the Year". USHL.om. May 4, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ "Hockey East Names 2023-24 Men's All-Star Teams". hockeyeastonline.com. March 15, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ "Hockey East Names 2023-24 Pro Ambitions All-Rookie Team". hockeyeastonline.com. March 13, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ "Top 25 men's college hockey players earn distinction as CCM/AHCA Hockey All-Americans for 2023-24 season". USCHO.com. April 12, 2024. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
External links edit
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database