According to the Telegraph Herald, defenseman Seamus Powell is leaving Boston College after one season to return to junior hockey with the USHL’s Dubuque Fighting Saints.
During the 2022-23 season with the Eagles, Powell collected one goal and was minus-3 in 21 games.
“It’s a really good opportunity to play a lot more, get stronger and develop as a player,” Powell said in the report. “Obviously, Ryan St. Louis did the same thing this last year (after leaving Northeastern) and had a ton of success. It’ll give me a chance to play my game and gain confidence, and only good things will follow.
“I talked to Dubuque quite a bit after they drafted me two years ago and again after my first year at Boston College, and I always thought it was a really good option. And Coach (Greg) Brown said it would be a really good spot for me, so I’m very grateful to be here.”
Powell joins a Dubuque team that went 32-24-5-1 last season, advancing to the second round of the Clark Cup playoffs.
“I’m excited,” Powell said. “Obviously, they had a pretty good run in the playoffs and they were always a tough team to play against when I was with the NTDP. It helps to have a lot of returners with that year under your belt. Having that experience is definitely helpful when you’re trying to make a run in the playoffs.”
