Casey Mutryn commits to Boston College

Well, he didn't stay on the board for very long.

Casey Mutryn, the top local college hockey recruit, announced his commitment to Boston College Thursday afternoon on Instagram.

The Norwell, Mass., native has long been one of the premier local 2008-born players. Most recently, he stood out for St. Sebastian's this past winter, mainly playing as the No. 1 center. He finished with 13 goals and 42 points in 27 games. He played his fall hockey with the Boston Jr. Eagles, skating with the 16U team as a 15-year-old. He played most of his youth hockey in Norwell at Lovell Arena with Boston Advantage.

He made the U.S. National Team Development Program's U17 team for next season, projected to be one of the top forwards on the squad.

Mutryn is known for his great skating, high-end skill and overall ability to produce offensively. That all stems from a relentless compete level. What he becomes at the USNTDP is obviously unknown, but when his size (6-foot-1 and 172 pounds) is factored in, the sky is the limit.

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That he committed to BC isn't much of a surprise. His father, Scott, was a quarterback for the football team and is a color analyst on the football team's radio broadcasts. His mother, Kathy, played lacrosse at BC. His brother, Teddy, committed to BC for hockey last summer. The family practically bleeds maroon and gold.

Even though it isn't surprising, it's still a massive addition for BC. As of Thursday afternoon, BC seems to have a potential No. 1 center and No. 1 defenseman of the future in Mutryn and Callum Croskery. The Eagles also have committed forward Rudolfs Berzkalns.

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