Matt Gilroy
Electing to forego a pro career following his junior season, Matt Gilroy returned to Boston University to complete his education, captain the BU Terriers for his senior season and play on the same team as his freshman brother Kevin. All things considered, Gilroy’s decision proved monumental. Boston University’s dominating season culminated with a national championship and Matt won the school’s second Hobey Baker Award (Chris Drury in 1998). The Terriers were ranked No. 1 for a large portion of the season, winning the Hockey East regular season and playoff titles. The senior defenseman produced 37 points in 45 games on 8 goals and 29 assists to finish tied for second in the nation amongst defensemen. A management studies major, Matt became the first defenseman in Hockey East history to earn First Team all-star honors three times. He was also named the winner of the Walter Brown Award as the best American-born college player in New England. Initially a walk-on at BU, Gilroy concluded his career playing in 145 consecutive games. Growing up in North Bellmore, NY, Matt helps his family run a summer basketball league on Long Island, volunteers with the Autism Speaks program and was a driving force behind the “Starr of the Game” benefit to honor long-time BU booster Meryl Starr Herman. Matt wore number 97 to honor his deceased brother Timmy. Gilroy originally signed as a free agent with the New York Rangers where he spent two seasons. In the summer of 2011, he signed as a free agent with the Tampa Bay Lightning and was traded mid-season to the Ottawa Senators; spent parts of the next two seasons with the Rangers and Florida Panthers. Gilroy has moved overseas to play in the KHL, first with Moscow Oblast Atlant for one season, then two seasons with Moscow Spartak, and the 2017-18 season with Jokerit Helsinki, also of the KHL. Gilroy also played for Team USA during the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea. Matt spent the 2018-19 season playing in the Swiss A league for Rappenswil-Jona, and then retired from pro hockey. He is now an assistant coach with Harvard University men’s hockey.
Top Ten:
• Is a +17 on the season and is +73 for his career – had 5 PPG and 2 game-winning goals
• Volunteers with his family to run a Long Island basketball league – also participates in the Autism Speaks programs
• Named MVP of Denver Cup holiday tourney – BU finished first in Hockey East
Career Stats
Playing Career
Coaching Career
2009 Runner Up
Northeastern’s rise to national prominence was guided by the dependable play of Thiessen. Named Hockey East’s Player of the Year, First Team all-star and Goalie Champion, he played every minute of the season. Tied for second in the nation in wins with 25, he sports the 9th best GAA at 2.07 and 6th best save percentage at .932 while leading the nation in minutes played.
- Hockey East Player of the Month in October and Goalie of Month November and January
- Journalism major – named to Hockey East All Rookie team as freshman
- Record of 25-10-4 – All Tourney at Dodge Holiday Classic at Minnesota
Playmakers make it happen and few are doing what Wilson has done, earning 35 assists in 37 games to rank 3rd in the nation. With his14 goals, Wilson is third in the nation in scoring (49 points) and earned First Team Hockey East along the way. Last year’s Hockey East Rookie of the Year had 21 points in BU’s nation-best 17-game unbeaten streak.
- Participates in Autism Speaks programs – History major
- Had 3 points in Beanpot final, a 5-2 win – had 16 multiple-point games
- Dad Carey played 13 years in NHL – Nashville draft pick (7th overall ’08)