The team was coached by Jerry York, '67, his fifteenth season behind the bench at Boston College.

The Eagles played their home games at Kelley Rink on the campus of Boston College, and competed in Hockey East.

The Eagles raised their 2008 title banner to the rafters of Kelley Rink in their home opener against Wisconsin on October 10, 2008.

Senior Brock Bradford captained the 2008-09 team after missing most of the 2007-08 season with an arm injury.

Boston College added nine freshmen for the 2008-2009 season, including three defensemen, five forwards, and one goalie.