Jacob Fowler

Jacob Fowler
Born (2004-11-24) November 24, 2004 (age 20)
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

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.

Playing career

Early years

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 total games, posting a 11–4–1 record, with a 2.18 goals against average (GAA) and a .927 save percentage. The following season, Fowler played in 40 games, and led all USHL goaltenders in wins, GAA and save percentage respectively.[1] During that year's playoffs, he posted an 8–1–0 record, with a 1.36 GAA and .952 save percentage. Fowler 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 help 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, he was named to the All-USHL First team, as well as earning both USHL Goaltender of the Year and 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

Fowler began his collegiate career at Boston College for the 2023–24 season.[8] He started 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 Hockey East Goaltender of the Month honors.[9] Fowler subsequently made eight starts for the Eagles in November, and was named Hockey East Goaltender of the Month for the second consecutive month.[10] On November 18, 2023, he recorded his first career NCAA shutout in a game against UConn.[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), and was named Hockey East Goaltending Champion.[12]

During the 2024 Hockey East men's ice hockey tournament, he made 62 saves and allowed just three goals between the Hockey East semifinals and championship games, helping the Eagles capture their 12th Hockey East tournament title, and was named to the Hockey East All-Tournament Team.[13] Fowler registered 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 set by Al Montoya during the 2002–03 season.[14][15] For his efforts, he was named to the All-Hockey East First Team[16] and All-Hockey East Rookie Team.[12] He was likewise named a AHCA East First Team All-American[17] and selected as a top-three finalist for the Mike Richter Award.[18] Overall, Fowler finished his freshman season with a 32–6–1 record, a 2.14 GAA and .926 save percentage, ranking first in the NCAA in winning percentage (.855), fourth in save percentage (.926) and eighth in GAA (2.14).[19]

Through eight games to begin his sophomore season, Fowler held a 7–1 record, along with an 1.26 GAA and a .950 save percentage. On November 15, 2024, in a game against UConn, he was assessed a match penalty and was ejected after delivering a blocker punch to Huskies forward Tristan Fraser after the foregoing scored a goal against him.[20] Fowler was subsequently suspended for one game as a result of his actions.[21] In his return on November 22 versus Northeastern, he recorded his fourth shutout of the 2024–25 season.[22]

International play

Medal record
Representing  United States
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 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.[23] He won all three games he started during tournament play en route to a gold medal victory.[24][25]

Personal life

Fowler was born to parents Kerri and Jay, both whom work as lawyers.[26] He has one sibling, a brother named Jay Jay.[1]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

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

Year Team Event Result GP W L T MIN GA SO GAA SV%
2024 United States WJC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 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

Award Year Ref
USHL
All-USHL Second Rookie Team 2022 [27]
Clark Cup champion 2023 [28]
Clark Cup MVP 2023 [28]
All-USHL First Team 2023 [4]
USHL Goaltender of the Year 2023 [29]
Dave Peterson Goalie of the Year 2023 [5]
College
All-Hockey East First Team 2024 [12]
All-Hockey East Rookie Team 2024 [12]
All-USCHO First Team 2024 [30]
Hockey East Goaltending Champion 2024 [12]
Hockey East All-Tournament Team 2024 [13]
AHCA East First Team All-American 2024 [17]
New England D1 All-Stars 2024 [31]

References

  1. ^ a b "Jacob Fowler". Boston College Eagles. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  2. ^ Yauger, Brian (May 20, 2023). "Youngstown Phantoms sweep the Fargo Force to win first-ever Clark Cup". Tribune Chronicle. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  3. ^ "Youngstown Downs Fargo 1-0 to Claim 2023 Clark Cup Championship". USHL.com. United States Hockey League. May 19, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "2022-23 All-USHL Teams Announced". USHL.com. United States Hockey League. May 1, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Scifo, Dan (June 2, 2023). "Clark Cup Run Earns Jacob Fowler the Dave Peterson Goaltender of the Year Award". USA Hockey. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  6. ^ Galanopoulos, Chris (June 29, 2023). "Newly Drafted Goaltender Jacob Fowler has Montreal Roots". The Hockey News. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  7. ^ McCallum, Brian (June 30, 2023). "Melbourne's Jacob Fowler drafted by Montreal Canadiens to play ice hockey". Florida Today. Retrieved March 31, 2024 – via Yahoo! Sports.
  8. ^ Milner, Evan (October 3, 2023). "Jacob Fowler continues to use adversity as a driving force". Montreal Canadiens. Retrieved March 31, 2024 – via NHL.com.
  9. ^ Ingram, Alastair (November 1, 2023). "Fowler Named Hockey East Goaltender of the Month". Boston College Eagles. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  10. ^ Ingram, Alastair (November 30, 2023). "Fowler and Leonard Named Hockey East Monthly Award Winners". Boston College Eagles. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  11. ^ Ingram, Alastair (November 18, 2023). "No. 3 Eagles Shut Out UConn 3-0 to Sweep Weekend Series". Boston College Eagles. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  12. ^ a b c d e "Six Eagles Named Hockey East All-Stars; Brown Coach of the Year". Boston College Eagles. March 20, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  13. ^ a b "Men's Weekly Release: Boston College Wins Hockey East Tournament". Hockey East. March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  14. ^ "Boston College Wins in Overtime to Advance to the Frozen Four". Boston College Eagles. March 31, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  15. ^ "Jacob Fowler égale un record d'Al Montoya". Le Journal de Montréal (in French). March 29, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  16. ^ "Hockey East Names 2023-24 Men's All-Star Teams". Hockey East. March 15, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  17. ^ a b "Top 25 men's college hockey players earn distinction as CCM/AHCA Hockey All-Americans for 2023-24 season". USCHO.com. USCHO. April 12, 2024. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  18. ^ "Fowler, Mbereko and McClellan Are Voted Final Three for 2024 Mike Richter Award". Hockey Commissioners Association. March 21, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  19. ^ "Five Eagles Named CCM/AHCA All-Americans". Boston College Eagles. April 12, 2024. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  20. ^ Hains, Karine (November 16, 2024). "Fowler Looking For A Fight?". The Hockey News. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  21. ^ "Boston College's Jacob Fowler Suspended One Game". Hockey East. November 16, 2024. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  22. ^ Cowan, Stu (November 23, 2024). "Canadiens prospect Jacob Fowler earns fourth shutout of season". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  23. ^ Morreale, Mike G. (December 16, 2023). "Augustine, Fowler give U.S. goalie depth at 2024 World Junior Championship". NHL.com. National Hockey League. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  24. ^ Cowan, Stu (December 28, 2023). "Canadiens goalie prospect Jacob Fowler gets first win at world juniors". The Gazette. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  25. ^ "Hutson, Fowler win gold at World Juniors". Montreal Canadiens. January 5, 2024. Retrieved December 12, 2024 – via NHL.com.
  26. ^ Cowan, Stu (June 29, 2023). "Jacob Fowler hoping to become Canadiens' goalie of the future". The Gazette. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  27. ^ "USHL All-Rookie Teams Announced" (Press release). United States Hockey League. June 4, 2022. Retrieved July 18, 2024 – via OurSportsCentral.com.
  28. ^ a b Zawrazky, Frank (May 19, 2023). "Youngstown Eliminates Fargo, Ending the Record Setting Season". Fargo Force. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
  29. ^ "Fowler Named USHL Goaltender of the Year". USHL.com. United States Hockey League. May 4, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  30. ^ "USCHO.com announces trio of all-USCHO men's NCAA Division I hockey teams for 2023-24 season". USCHO.com. USCHO. April 23, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
  31. ^ "Awards - NCAA (New England) D1 All-Stars". Eliteprospects.com. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Hockey East Goaltending Champion
2023–24 		Succeeded by
Incumbent