Boston College hockey coach Jerry York frequently references his upbringing in Watertown, the joys of pond skating, and whatever is going on with the Red Sox, Celtics, Patriots, and Bruins.

His tone is upbeat, his personality outgoing. But when hockey games on are the line, his affability gives way to a steely resolve. The goal of the Eagles is to win trophies and the program has boatloads of them, including three NCAA championships in the last five years.