He has made significant strides since his days with the South Shore Kings. Charlie Coyle, a native of Weymouth, Massachusetts, has forged a successful career in the National Hockey League, despite scoring just ten goals in 53 collegiate games at Boston University.
Following a standout postseason in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League during the 2011-12 season, where the 6-foot-3 center tallied 15 goals with 19 assists in 17 games, he earned a spot in the American Hockey League with the Minnesota Wild’s affiliate, the Houston Aeros. Coyle had a promising debut professional season, recording 25 points in 47 games before making the leap to the NHL.
Throughout his career, Coyle has established himself as a reliable two-way forward, primarily playing center. His breakout came during the 2016-17 season when he scored a career-high 21 goals. The following season, he notched a career-best 56 points, including 38 assists. Subsequently, he was traded to his hometown team, the Boston Bruins, where he played a pivotal role in their playoff run, registering 16 points in 24 games as they narrowly missed out on the Stanley Cup.
Coyle’s tenure with the Bruins has been highly successful. Hailing from the South Shore, he has made significant contributions to the local team. Heading into the current season, he faced the daunting task of filling the void left by the departures of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci. Coyle was tasked with transitioning to a top-six center role, with expectations high for his offensive output, despite never reaching 60 points in a single season in his career.
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