Cambridge, Massachusetts – The Harvard University Men’s Ice Hockey team will welcome eight freshmen into the varsity team this season (July 1). Coach Donato and the Crimson will add four forwards, two defensemen and two goalies to the 24-25 varsity roster.
One of the youngest teams in the country, the Crimson fought all through the 23-24 season to earn home ice in the first round of the ECAC playoffs. After winning at least one playoff round every season since 2013-2014, the Crimson lost to the eventual ECAC champions Cornell Big Red in two very close games in Ithaca.
Harvard returns most of its key players from last season and will be looking to build on a successful season with its core players. Ian Moore, Zachary Culpa, Joe Miller, Ryan Healy, Jack Barand Ak Koskenvuo He is expected to return to the Crimson next season.
Sean Keohane | Defenseman | Milton, Massachusetts | West Kelowna Warriors (BCHL) | Dexter Southfield
Played for the Cape Cod Whalers from 2019 to 2023… Was a four-year letterman in ice hockey at Dexter Southfield… Recipient of the 2023 John Carlton Award, given to the outstanding student-athlete at a Massachusetts high school… 6Number Round (173rd The first overall selection in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft by the Buffalo Sabres… Parents are Eileen and Sean Keohane.
Mick Thompson | Forward | Mississauga, Ontario | Chicago Steel (USHL) | Bergen Catholic High School
Played with the Chicago Steel of the USHL from 2021-2024…Finished the 2024 season with 63 points (24 goals, 39 assists) in 54 games with a plus-24 rating…Good for 10th place.Number First player in Chicago Steel history to reach 100 career points…Formerly played for the North Jersey Avalanche U16 AAA program…Served as captain…Formerly also played for the Toronto Junior Canadiens AAA…Played at Bergen Catholic High School…Served as co-captain for the 2020-21 season…Was the Bergen Catholic Varsity Hockey MVP…Received the Bergen Catholic Matt Radoslovic Award for most points scored in a season…Named to the Bergen Catholic Principal's List…Member of the National Honor Society…Named to NJ.com Top Junior…Named to First Team All-State…Named to First Team All-North Jersey…Named to First Team All-County…Named to First Team All-Gordon Conference…
William McDonough | Forward | Duxbury, Massachusetts | Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL)
Playing for the Sioux Falls Stampede of the USHL from 2021-2024…Previously played for Boston Advantage Hockey Club…Playing for the USNDTP in the 2021-2022 season…Selected and played in the 2023 Biosteel All-American Game…Playing for Team USA in the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup…Drafted No. 2and 1 overall pick in the 2021 USHL Draft…Played one season of lacrosse at Duxbury High School…Parents are Sean and Julie McDonough…Father Sean played hockey at Hobart College (1990-94).
Ben Charette | Goalkeeper | Aurora, Ontario | Whitecourt Wolverines (AJHL)
Played for the Whitecourt Wolverines of the AJHL from 2022-2024…Named AJHL Goaltender of the Year (2023-24)…Recorded the AJHL's best save percentage (.925) and goals against average (2.40)…Received AJHL Team Goaltender Award for the fewest goals allowed by the team during the regular season…Named Whitecourt Wolverines Team MVP…Played for the New Jersey Titans of the NAHL in 2021-22 and helped them win the NAHL Championship…Parents are Chris and Sue.
Justin Solovey | Forward | Holmdel, NJ | Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL) | Lawrenceville School
Played for the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the USHL from 2022-2024…Served as an alternate captain…Finished the 2023-2024 season with 47 points (25 goals, 22 assists) in 55 games with a plus-15 rating…Previously played for the New Jersey Jr. Titans…Parents are Eileen and Jimmy Solovy.
Lucas St. Louis | Defenseman | Old Greenwich, Connecticut | Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL) | Brunswick School
Played for the Dubuque Fighting Saints from 2022-2024…Served as an alternate captain for the 2023-2024 season…Named the 2023 USHL Scholar-Athlete of the Year…Selected to the 2022 All-NEPSAC First Team…Selected to the 2023 USHL All-Academic Team…His older brother, Ryan, played hockey at Brown University…His father, Martin, played in the NHL from 2000-2015 and is currently the coach of the Montreal Canadiens.
Evan Chang | Goalkeeper | Sherborn, Massachusetts | Roxbury Latin School
Played for the Cape Cod Whalers from 2021-2024…Played for the Neo Ponset Valley River Rats from 2020-2021…A letterman in ice hockey, lacrosse and track and field during his high school career…Captained the hockey team his senior year…Received ISL Honorable Mention…Received ISL All-League…Was an Outstanding AP Scholar…Parents are Sizping Hu and Frank Zhang…Sister Angelina Zhang is a 2024 graduate of Harvard University.
William Hughes | Forward | Andover, Massachusetts | Green Bay Gamblers (USHL) | Dexter Southfield School
He will play for the Green Bay Gamblers and Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL) in 2023-24. He was an assistant captain with Dexter Southfield in 2021-22. He scored 12 goals and added 15 assists.
