AMHERST, Mass. — A five-goal first period sent No. 4 Boston College comfortably on its way to delivering a milestone victory for coach Jerry York.
York won his 1,000th career game Friday as eight different players scored in an 8-0 victory over Massachusetts.
York improved to 1,000-595-108 in a 44-season head coaching career that also has included stops at Clarkson and Bowling Green.
Miles Wood, Colin White, Ryan Fitzgerald, Teddy Doherty, Alex Tuch and Ian McCoshen each had a goal and an assist for the Eagles (16-4-3, 9-1-3 Hockey East). Austin Cangelosi and Chris Calnan also scored.
Thatcher Demko made 20 saves for the shutout.
Nic Renyard stopped 30 of the 36 shots he faced for UMass (7-13-4, 2-8-4), while Alex Wakaluk allowed two goals on two shots.
Three programs. 1,000 wins. But only one Jerry York. #JY1K pic.twitter.com/Pk2eqqMh95
— BC Hockey (@BCHockeyNews) January 23, 2016
Jerry York addressing his boys after win 1,000. He’s the 7th of 10 kids–boundless energy. Always deflecting #beaut pic.twitter.com/h5WNzPBMuT
— John Buccigross (@Buccigross) January 23, 2016
Congrats Jerry York on 1,000 wins! Couldn’t be happier for you on this great accomplishment. #84BGSU
— Wayne Wilson (@w_wilson2) January 23, 2016
Congratulations to @BostonCollege and hockey coach Jerry York on notching his 1,000 win. On to the Beanpot!
— John Kerry (@JohnKerry) January 23, 2016
Head Coach Chris Bergeron congratulates @BCHockeyNews Jerry York on 1,000 wins to open tonight’s press conference. https://t.co/eztrolIeaj
— BG Falcon Hockey (@BGFalconHockey) January 23, 2016
Congrats tonight to the great Jerry York on his 1,000th. Great coach, great man! #BCEagles pic.twitter.com/8gauifFWmD
— Don Orsillo (@DonOrsillo) January 23, 2016
Congrats @BCHockeyNews Jerry York on 1,000 wins! It started @ClarksonUniv with first 125 (1972-79). @NCAAIceHockey pic.twitter.com/5JBUQwSLL7
— ClarksonAthletics (@ClarksonUSports) January 23, 2016
Congratulations on win No. 1,000 to Jerry York — a terrific ambassador for college hockey.
— Don Lucia (@mncoachlucia) January 23, 2016
