Photograph: Mark Piscotty

The Boston College men’s hockey team, led by Coach Jerry York, took home the NCAA national championship on April 12, 2008, beating the University of Notre Dame 4–1 in the Frozen Four final in Denver. The victory followed Beanpot and Hockey East tournament titles. Previous championships were won by the Eagles in 2001 (under York) and 1949. Above, Brock Bradford ’09, next year’s captain, hoists the trophy in front of teammates (foreground, from left) Nathan Gerbe ’09, Andrew Orpik ’09, and Tim Kunes ’09.