Men’s Hockey May 29, 2024
Cutter Gauthier Named USA Hockey’s Jim Johannson College Player of the Year
Gauthier led the nation in goals with 38.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Former Boston College men’s hockey forward Cutter Gauthier (Scottsdale, Ariz.) was named USA Hockey’s 2024 Jim Johannson College Player of the Year, as announced by the organization on Wednesday.
Established in 1994 to recognize the accomplishments of the top American-born player in NCAA Division I men’s college hockey, the Jim Johannson College Player of the Year award is presented annually by USA Hockey. In 2019, it was renamed in honor of the late Jim Johannson, who played college hockey at the University of Wisconsin and spent two decades as an executive at USA Hockey.
Gauthier is the fourth player in program history to earn the award, joining the likes of Mike Mottau (2000), Nathan Gerbe (2008) and Johnny Gaudreau (2014).
After leading the nation in goals (38) and game-winning goals (10), Gauthier was selected to the CCM/AHCA All-America First Team as well as a Hobey Baker Hat Trick Finalist and a Hockey East First Team All Star.
Gauthier scored his 38th goal of the season in the 4-0 victory over Michigan in the Frozen Four National Semifinal, tying David Emma (1989-90) and Scott Harlow (1985-86) for the most in a single season in program history. Additionally, the 38 goals this season tied Minnesota’s Ryan Potulny (2005-06) for the most goals in a season in Division I since 2000.
With an assist on the first goal in the 5-4 overtime victory against Quinnipiac in the Providence Regional final, Gauthier became the 84th player in program history to reach the 100-point mark in a career.
In April, Gauthier was the 72nd recipient of the Walter Brown Award as well as being named the New England MVP by the New England Hockey Writers Association.
Following the conclusion of the 2023-24 season, Gauthier signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Anaheim Ducks. He became the 88th Eagle to play in the NHL when he made his debut in the Ducks’ season finale, registering his first career point with an assist in a 4-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights.
USA Hockey will honor its service award recipients, players of the year, and other top award recipients during the President’s Awards Dinner on June 7 in Denver.
Boston College USA Hockey College Player of the Year Award Winners
2000: Mike Mottau
2008: Nathan Gerbe
2014: Johnny Gaudreau
2024: Cutter Gauthier
