The American college program, the NCAA, has taken on enormous importance in hockey in recent years, with more and more top players coming from the NCAA to the National Hockey League to pursue their careers. It’s a very well-constructed program, and above all, it offers its players many privileges, both in terms of contract negotiating power and in terms of education.
Indeed, young players in the NCAA have the luxury of waiting four years if they don’t want to sign with the team that drafted them, and then signing with the team of their choice. And in terms of studies, well, young players can study for free, and at highly reputed universities.
Such is the case with Jacob Fowler, the Montreal Canadiens’ new sensation, as he currently continues his university studies with Boston College, thanks to online courses.
Jacob Fowler on taking online college classes at Boston College while playing hockey: “I feel like it would be a waste if I didn’t pursue my degree…You don’t want to just be good in one aspect of your life, because hockey’s only going to last so long.”
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– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) September 27, 2025
Indeed, as we learn from Stu Cowan’s excellent article for The Gazette, Fowler hasn’t stopped studying since turning pro, and thus playing hockey at a higher level.
The 20-year-old goaltender is taking online courses with Boston College, a very prestigious university, where he spent two years. Although he admits he was never a good student, Fowler explains that finishing his university degree is something very important to him, especially considering he’s lucky enough to be at Boston College.
People would kill for an education like this, but he’s getting it for free, so he believes it’s vital to continue his studies, even if he is now a professional hockey player. It’s a privilege for Fowler to be able to study at Boston College, so he doesn’t want to leave this opportunity on the table.
In short, it’s a great move on the part of the Habs goaltender, as he’s taking the time to continue his studies on the side, while he’s at his first National Hockey League practice camp. Not being the best student, he could have forsaken his studies with his jump to the pros, but no, Fowler values his diploma.
It says a lot about the guy’s great attitude, and it shows how much he wants to do well, so we wish Fowler success both on the ice with the Laval Rocket, and online with his university courses. spacer title=’En Rafale’] – It’ll be quite an accomplishment for Nikita Kucherov.
Nikita Kucherov recorded an assist in his preseason game tonight.
The forward enters 2025-26 just six shy of the 1,000-point milestone. He’ll join Steven Stamkos (1,137) as the only players in @TBLightning history to reach the mark. #NHLStats https://t.co/15vUQ4Z4Ri –NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) September 27, 2025
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La Presse Sports (@LaPresse_Sports) September 27, 2025
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