Having an older brother skating for the Crimson has also helped Liam and Steve to quickly acclimate themselves to the often complex world of collegiate athletics.

"On good thing about having him here is that it's someone who knows the ropes already, the ins and outs of the team and the school," Steve said. "It makes the transition that much easier."

"My brother has been here for four years," Liam added. "So just from being around him I've already learned my way a bit."

Though the two younger brothers are definitely excited to be afforded the opportunity to play with their respective brothers at the college level, both point out that choosing Harvard was a decision based on much more than just family ties.

"Both my brother and I had offers from several schools," Steve said. "And although I didn't choose Harvard solely because it was where my brother played, it was definitely a plus in my decision making."

"I've always wanted to play on a team with my brother," Liam said. "We get along really well and are basically best friends. It was by no means the only factor in my decision, but it was a definite bonus in my coming here."

Both Liam and Steve added that, contrary to popular misconception, they have never felt any pressure competing in the shadow of their older brothers.

"I'm my own player," Liam said. "Obviously Jeremiah has established himself in college hockey, but I don't feel any pressure to live up to or even surpass him. I'm just going to go out there and play my game every day, and if people want to make comparisons, that's up to them."

The brothers agree that such comparisons are unfortunately inevitable, yet easily disregarded.

It is clear that the opportunity to play with one's brother at the college level is truly an incredible experience.

But what if, instead of donning the same jerseys, brothers take the ice for opposing teams?

This season, Harvard is not restricted solely to internal brother combinations.

There are also two brother tandems which span the ECAC.

Senior Doug Sproule and sophomore Scott Turco both have brothers that chose to take the ice for Ivy nemesis Yale.

The Crimson teammates both agree that having Bulldog brothers has been a fun and exciting experience.