Sean Farrell, a Habs prospect, has been selected "Player of the Year" for his outstanding season
Sean Farrell, a Montreal Canadiens prospect, wasn't expected to play in the USHL in 2020-21 because he had committed to Harvard University. With the Ivy League suspended for the season, he returned to the Chicago Steel, which proved to be the best decision he could have made.
The 19-year-old Hopkinton, Massachusetts native became only the second player in USHL history to record 100+ points in a season. Farrell finished the season with 101 points (29 G, 72 A), 54 penalty minutes, and was a +31 in 53 regular season games. In the playoffs, he went on to add 10 points (2 G, 8 A) in 8 games to help the Chicago Steel win their second ever Clark Cup championship.
"Sean had one of the best, if not the best season in USHL history and is much deserving of this award," said Steel head coach Brock Sheahan. "Sean is an amazing hockey player and an even better person. We have been so lucky to have Sean as a part of this group the last two seasons and I couldn't be more proud of the player and person he is. He had a great Junior career and I know that he will continue to develop and grow as a player moving forward and I am excited to follow the rest of his career."
Farrell was drafted in the fourth round, 124th overall by the Canadiens in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. So far, he's looking like he might be a steal for Marc Bergevin and his scouting staff.
With Farrell getting set to head to Harvard for the 2021-22 season, it'll be interesting to see how long before he gets signed to an entry-level contract.
SEAN FARRELL NAMED USHL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Montreal Canadiens prospect became second player in USHL history to break 100-point mark
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