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 U18 Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Sweden

Farrell represented Team USA at the 2019 IIHF World U18 Championships, where he recorded two assists in seven games and won a bronze medal.[9] On January 13, 2022, Farrell was named to the United States men's national ice hockey team for the 2022 Winter Olympics.[10][11] In his Olympic debut, he scored a hat-trick to help lead Team USA to an 8–0 victory over the host nation China.[12]

In May 2022, Farrell competed at the 2022 IIHF World Championship.[13] He recorded two goals and four assists in ten games.[14]

Personal life

Farrell began his studies at Harvard University online during his final season in the USHL 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.[15]

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
2019 United States U18 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 7 0 2 2 0
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 7 0 2 2 0
Senior totals 24 6 8 14 6

Awards and honors

Award Year Ref
USHL
Clark Cup champion 2021 [16]
All-USHL First Team 2021 [17]
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 [18]
All-ECAC First Team 2023 [19]
ECAC Hockey Player of the Year 2023 [20]
All-Ivy League First Team 2023 [21]
Ivy League Player of the Year 2023 [21]
AHCA East First Team All-American 2023 [22]
All-USCHO Third Team 2023 [23]
New England Best Forward 2023 [24]
New England D1 All-Stars 2023 [25]

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. ^ a b 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. ^ a b 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. ^ "Future Stars Fill U18 Roster". CollegeHockeyInc.com. April 18, 2019. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  10. ^ "2022 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team Unveiled". USA Hockey. January 13, 2022. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  11. ^ Hickey, Pat (January 13, 2022). "Canadiens prospect Sean Farrell named to U.S. Olympic team". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  12. ^ "Sean Farrell records hat trick, U.S. men's hockey routs China, 8-0, at Olympics". The Detroit News. February 10, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
  13. ^ "Sean Farrell on USA Hockey Roster at IIHF World Championships". GoCrimson.com. May 12, 2022. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  14. ^ Potts, Andy (May 23, 2022). "The kids are alright for Team USA". IIHF.com. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
  15. ^ Cowan, Stu (September 15, 2023). "Canadiens prospect Sean Farrell proud of his Harvard degree". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
  16. ^ "STEEL WIN 2021 CLARK CUP CHAMPIONSHIP". Chicago Steel. May 23, 2021. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  17. ^ "USHL Announces All-USHL Teams for 2020-21 Season". USHL.com. June 14, 2021. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  18. ^ "Men's Ice Hockey All-Ivy, Postseason Awards Announced". Ivy League. March 9, 2022. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  19. ^ "ECAC Hockey Announces 2022-23 Men's All-League Teams". ECACHockey.com. March 16, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  20. ^ "ECAC Hockey Announces Men's Hockey Major Individual Award Winners". ECACHockey.com. March 16, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  21. ^ a b "Men's Ice Hockey All-Ivy and Major Awards Announced". Ivy League. March 8, 2023. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  22. ^ "2022-23 Men's CCM Hockey Division I All-Americans". AHCAHockey.com. April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  23. ^ "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.
  24. ^ "Awards - NCAA (New England) Best Forward". Eliteprospects.com. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  25. ^ "Awards - NCAA (New England) D1 All-Stars". Eliteprospects.com. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
Awards and achievements
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