Alex Chiasson graduates from Boston University shortly after retiring from the NHL

Alex Chiasson, a member of the Washington Capitals’ 2018 Stanley Cup championship team, achieved another incredible milestone this past weekend.

The former NHL forward graduated from college, and he did so 15 years after first attending Boston University. The Terrier hockey team account posted a photo of a smiling Chiasson in his cap and gown, posing with his family.

“Congrats to Stanley Cup champion Alex Chiasson on graduating this weekend!,” the X account wrote.

Chiasson first attended BU as a freshman in the fall of 2009 and was a member of their hockey team. Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences, Chiasson immediately showed that he was a star player, scoring two goals in his NCAA debut on October 16 against Massachusetts. The six-foot-three winger played 35 games in his freshman season, notching seven goals and 12 assists. Over the summer, he was selected by the Dallas Stars in the second round 2009 NHL Draft, 38th overall.

The St. Augustin, Quebec native would remain at Boston University through his junior season before signing a three-year, entry-level contract with the Stars on March 26, 2012. The contract officially began his professional career in hockey.

Chiasson would play parts of 11 seasons in the NHL from 2012 through 2023, suiting up for seven different teams. Chiasson notched 233 points (120g, 113a) in 651 career NHL games with the Dallas Stars, Calgary Flames, Ottawa Senators, Washington Capitals, Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks, and Detroit Red Wings. He’d win his first and only championship with the Capitals as a reserve and checking line forward in 2018.

Chiasson officially announced his retirement in January of this past year, and it appears he remained busy after that. Focusing on accumulating the final college credits he needed to graduate, Chiasson continued his schooling at Boston University Metropolitan College, which offers “offers flexible graduate and undergraduate programs that help you transform your future.”

Five months later, he walked with his fellow graduates at age 34.

From everyone at RMNB, congratulations Chaser on your latest accomplishment.