 The 2008-09 season was a generally poor one for the Eagles, as the team did not make the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2002, and failed to defend both their Hockey East Tournament and Beanpot titles from the previous year.Senior Brock Bradford captained the 2008-09 team after missing most of the 2007-08 season with an arm injury.Boston College added nine freshmen for the 2008-2009 season, including three defensemen, five forwards, and one goalie.