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 The Oxford, Mich., resident led all Division I scorers with 68 points -- 35 goals and 33 assists -- in 43 games this season. |
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Gerbe To Forego Senior Season To Pursue Pro Career
May 6, 2008
Junior forward Nathan Gerbe will forego his senior season at Boston College to pursue a professional career with the Buffalo Sabres organization.
"We're very excited for Nathan and his decision to pursue his hockey career with the Buffalo Sabres," BC head coach Jerry York said. "He has had a tremendous influence on our university and, in particular, our team. We wish him the very best of luck."
Gerbe earned All-America first-team honors and was a runner-up for the Hobey Baker Award. The Oxford, Mich., resident led all Division I scorers with 68 points -- 35 goals and 33 assists -- in 43 games. Gerbe's 35 goals ranks tied for fourth with David Emma (1990-91) and Kevin Stevens (1986-87) on the school's single-season record list while his point total ranks tied for 10th (with three others) on BC's single-season list.
He earned NCAA Frozen Four Most Outstanding Player laurels after he registered eight points -- five goals and three assists -- in victories over North Dakota (4/10) and Notre Dame (4/12) in guiding Boston College to the 2008 national title.
Gerbe played in 123 career games and totaled 133 points -- 71 goals and 62 assists. He concludes his collegiate career tied with Kevin Stevens (1983-87) and John Cunniff (1963-66) for 18th place on the school's goals scored list. He ranks 33rd on BC's all-time points list.
He was selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the fifth round (145th overall) of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.
BC finished the 2007-08 season with a 25-11-8 record, including an 11-9-7 mark in Hockey East play. The Eagles captured the Beanpot title, Hockey East Tournament title and the NCAA Division I championship.
