History of John Farinacci in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 16, 2025

John Farinacci is an American professional ice hockey forward. Drafted 76th overall in 2019 by the Arizona Coyotes, he currently plays for the Boston Bruins in the NHL. Prior to his professional career, Farinacci played college hockey for the Harvard Crimson.

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February 14, 2001: John Farinacci's birth

On February 14, 2001, John Farinacci was born. He is an American ice hockey forward.

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2019: Commitment to Harvard University

In 2019, John Farinacci committed to play college ice hockey at Harvard University starting in the 2019–20 season.

2019: Drafted by the Arizona Coyotes

In 2019, John Farinacci was drafted 76th overall by the Arizona Coyotes in the third round of the NHL Entry Draft.

November 12, 2020: Ivy League cancels winter sports

On November 12, 2020, the Ivy League announced the cancellation of winter sports for the season, preventing John Farinacci from playing for Harvard during the 2020–21 season.

2020: Season cancellation due to COVID-19 Pandemic

In 2020, John Farinacci's freshman season with the Harvard Crimson was abruptly cancelled during the ECAC Hockey Tournament due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

2020: No extra year of eligibility

In 2020, The Ivy League did not offer their athletes another year of eligibility due to the lost 2020–21 season, as such, Farinacci could not return to Harvard for a fourth season.

2021: Gold medal at World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

In 2021, John Farinacci represented the United States at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, scoring five goals and two assists in seven games and winning a gold medal.

2021: Return to Harvard

In 2021, John Farinacci returned to Harvard for the 2021–22 season for his junior year.

2022: ECAC Hockey tournament win

In 2022, John Farinacci helped Harvard win the ECAC Hockey tournament, earning them an automatic bid in the 2022 NCAA tournament.

2022: Named Crimson Captain

In 2022, John Farinacci was named captain of the Crimson for the 2022-23 season.

January 13, 2023: Return from surgery

On January 13, 2023, John Farinacci returned to action for Harvard after recovering from surgery due to a herniated disc.

April 12, 2023: Farinacci to test free agency

On April 12, 2023, it was announced that John Farinacci would not sign with the Coyotes, and intended to test the free agent market.

August 16, 2023: Signs with the Bruins

On August 16, 2023, John Farinacci signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Boston Bruins.

2023: Assigned to Providence Bruins

In 2023, John Farinacci was assigned to the Bruins American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Providence Bruins, to start the 2023-24 season.

2024: Elimination from Calder Cup playoffs

In 2024, John Farinacci scored a goal and an assist in four playoff games, but the Providence Bruins were eliminated by the Hartford Wolf Pack in four games in the opening round of the Calder Cup playoffs.