Sean Farrell (ice hockey)

Sean Farrell
Farrell with Team USA in 2023
Born	(2001-11-02) November 2, 2001 (age 23) Hopkinton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight	181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb)
Position	Left wing
Shoots	Left
NHL team (P) Cur. team	Montreal Canadiens Laval Rocket (AHL)
National team	United States
NHL draft	124th overall, 2020 Montreal Canadiens
Playing career	2023–present

Sean Farrell (born November 2, 2001) is an American professional ice hockey winger for the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the fourth round, 124th overall, by the Canadiens in the 2020 NHL entry draft.

Playing career

Amateur

After two years with the National Team Development Program (USNTDP), Farrell began playing in the United States Hockey League (USHL) with the Chicago Steel. He was originally meant to begin his collegiate career with the Harvard Crimson during the 2020–21 season, however, following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ivy League teams opted not to participate in the athletic season. As a result, it was decided that he would return for an additional season in the USHL.[1] The pandemic also resulted in the 2020 NHL entry draft not being held in-person as originally planned, with Farrell and his father watching his draft announcement in a pub at the Steel's Fox Valley Ice Arena. He later called it "a bright spot in a pretty weird year for everyone."[2]

During the 2020–21 season, Farrell recorded 29 goals and 72 assists in 53 games for the Steel, becoming the second player in USHL history to surpass 100 points in a season, after Kevin Roy in 2012. Following an outstanding season, he was awarded the USHL Player of the Year and Dave Tyler Junior Player of the Year Award.[3][4]

Farrell at Harvard

Collegiate

Farrell belatedly began his National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) career for the Crimson during the 2021–22 NCAA season. During his sophomore year, he led the conference in goals (17), assists (19), and points (36). He finished fourth in the conference with three game-winners and third with 77 shots through 22 games. Following an outstanding season he was named to the All-ECAC Hockey First Team and the ECAC Hockey Player of the Year.[5]

Professional

Farrell was selected in the fifth round (124th overall) by the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL) in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. On March 26, 2023, Farrell signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Canadiens.[6] Two days later, he made his NHL debut in a game against the Philadelphia Flyers. Farrell scored his first goal on his first shot in the league on March 30, in a 5–2 loss to the Florida Panthers.[7] He played five more games that season. Farrell attended the Canadiens 2023 training camp but was assigned to Montreal's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Laval Rocket, to start the 2023–24 season.[8]

International play

Medal record
Representing  United States
Ice hockey
World Junior A Challenge
	2019 Canada
World U18 Championship
	2019 Sweden
World U-17 Hockey Challenge
	2017 Canada

Internationally, Farrell first represented Team USA at the 2017 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, winning a gold medal.[9][10] He likewise helped the United States capture gold at the 2017 Four Nations Cup in Russia, appearing in three games with one assist.[11][12]

In April 2019, Farrell participated in the IIHF World U18 Championships[13] where he recorded two assists in seven games and earned a bronze medal.[14] He also tallied eight points (5G, 3A) in six games as part of that year's World Junior A Challenge en route to a third place podium finish for his country.[14]

On January 13, 2022, Farrell was named to the United States men's national team for the 2022 Winter Olympics.[15][16] In his Olympic debut, he scored a hat-trick to help lead Team USA to an 8–0 victory over the host nation China.[17]

In May 2022, Farrell competed at the 2022 IIHF World Championship[18] recording two goals and four assists in ten games.[19] Appearing again the following year,[20] he registered a goal and an assist across tournament play.[21]

Personal life

Farrell began his studies at Harvard University online during his final USHL campaign while the collegiate athletics season had been canceled. He graduated with a degree in economics in 2023, having completed the typical four-year curriculum in three years by taking summer courses.[22]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2017–18	U.S. National Development Team	USHL		34	5	15	20	2		—	—	—	—	—
2018–19	U.S. National Development Team	USHL		28	8	11	19	0		—	—	—	—	—
2019–20	Chicago Steel	USHL		44	15	41	56	28		—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	Chicago Steel	USHL		53	29	72	101	54		8	2	8	10	2
2021–22	Harvard University	ECAC		24	10	18	28	11		—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	Harvard University	ECAC		34	20	33	53	12		—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	Montreal Canadiens	NHL		6	1	0	1	0		—	—	—	—	—
2023–24	Laval Rocket	AHL		47	9	19	28	10		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				6	1	0	1	0		—	—	—	—	—

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2017	United States	U17			6	2	1	3	0
2019	United States	U18			7	0	2	2	0
2019	United States	WJAC			6	5	3	8	4
2022	United States	OG	5th		4	3	3	6	0
2022	United States	WC	4th		10	2	4	6	4
2023	United States	WC	4th		10	1	1	2	2
Junior totals					19	7	6	13	4
Senior totals					24	6	8	14	6

Awards and honors

Award	Year	Ref
USHL
Clark Cup champion	2021	[23]
All-USHL First Team	2021	[24]
USHL Player of the Year	2021	[3]
Dave Tyler Junior Player of the Year Award	2021	[4]
College
All-Ivy League Honorable Mention Team	2022	[25]
All-ECAC First Team	2023	[26]
ECAC Hockey Player of the Year	2023	[27]
All-Ivy League First Team	2023	[28]
Ivy League Player of the Year	2023	[28]
AHCA East First Team All-American	2023	[29]
All-USCHO Third Team	2023	[30]
New England Best Forward	2023	[31]
New England D1 All-Stars	2023	[32]

References

1. Hickey, Pat (January 22, 2021). "Relentless Canadiens prospect Farrell lights up USHL". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
2. Cudzinowski, Matt (June 29, 2022). "Being drafted was 'pretty crazy moment' for Farrell". Montreal Canadiens. Retrieved April 1, 2023 – via NHL.com.
3. Mercier, Pierre-Antoine (June 7, 2021). "Sean Farrell named USHL Player of the Year". Translated by Cudzinowski, Matt. Montreal Canadiens. Retrieved January 14, 2022 – via NHL.com.
4. Robinson, Tom (August 16, 2021). "Junior Player of the Year the Latest Award for Steel's Sean Farrell". USA Hockey. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
5. "Farrell, Thrun Earn Major ECAC Hockey Awards; Seven Named to All-League Teams". GoCrimson.com. March 16, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
6. "Three-year, entry-level contract for Sean Farrell". Montreal Canadiens. March 26, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2023 – via NHL.com.
7. Leijon, Erik (March 31, 2023). "Farrell's first goal the lone bright spot in loss". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
8. Zurkowsky, Herb (October 5, 2023). "Canadiens prospect Sean Farrell trying to transition from college game to AHL". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
9. "GAME DAY: U17s Meet Canada Red in Championship Game". USA Hockey National Team Development Program. November 11, 2017. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
10. "U.S. National Under-17 Team Wins World U17 Hockey Challenge". USA Hockey National Team Development Program. November 12, 2017. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
11. "U17s Defeat Slovakia, 12-0 in Opening Game of U17 Four Nations". USA Hockey National Team Development Program. December 14, 2017. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
12. "U17s Defeat Russia, 2-1 in Shootout; Win 2017 Under-17 Four Nations". USA Hockey National Team Development Program. December 16, 2017. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
13. "Future Stars Fill U18 Roster". CollegeHockeyInc.com. April 18, 2019. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
14. "Sean Farrell". USA Hockey. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
15. "2022 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team Unveiled". USA Hockey. January 13, 2022. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
16. Hickey, Pat (January 13, 2022). "Canadiens prospect Sean Farrell named to U.S. Olympic team". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
17. Whyno, Stephen (February 10, 2022). "Sean Farrell records hat trick, U.S. men's hockey routs China, 8-0, at Olympics". The Detroit News. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
18. "Sean Farrell on USA Hockey Roster at IIHF World Championships". GoCrimson.com. May 12, 2022. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
19. Potts, Andy (May 23, 2022). "The kids are alright for Team USA". IIHF.com. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
20. Engel, Heather (September 20, 2023). "Farrell to bid for Canadiens roster spot after rigorous offseason regimen". NHL.com. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
21. "IIHF - United States". IIHF.com. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
22. Cowan, Stu (September 15, 2023). "Canadiens prospect Sean Farrell proud of his Harvard degree". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
23. "STEEL WIN 2021 CLARK CUP CHAMPIONSHIP". Chicago Steel. May 23, 2021. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
24. "USHL Announces All-USHL Teams for 2020-21 Season". USHL.com. June 14, 2021. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
25. "Men's Ice Hockey All-Ivy, Postseason Awards Announced". Ivy League. March 9, 2022. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
26. "ECAC Hockey Announces 2022-23 Men's All-League Teams". ECACHockey.com. March 16, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
27. "ECAC Hockey Announces Men's Hockey Major Individual Award Winners". ECACHockey.com. March 16, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
28. "Men's Ice Hockey All-Ivy and Major Awards Announced". Ivy League. March 8, 2023. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
29. "2022-23 Men's CCM Hockey Division I All-Americans". AHCAHockey.com. April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
30. "USCHO.com announces trio of men's All-USCHO teams for 2022-23 college hockey season". USCHO.com. April 13, 2023. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
31. "Awards - NCAA (New England) Best Forward". Eliteprospects.com. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
32. "Awards - NCAA (New England) D1 All-Stars". Eliteprospects.com. Retrieved July 19, 2024.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Yaniv Perets	ECAC Hockey Player of the Year 2022–23	Succeeded by Collin Graf