Connor McCarthy and Zach Tsekos were named as ECAC 1st Team All Stars for the 2020-21 season.  This marks the 4th year in a row that the Knights have had a player on the ECAC 1st Team. 

McCarthy (LaSalle, Que.) was the defensive leader on a Clarkson team that spent a majority of the season ranked in the Top-15 of both national polls. He finished the season with eight points on three goals and five assists, while also blocking 21 shots. In games where McCarthy recorded a point, the Golden Knights were 5-0-1. McCarthy was also a big part of the power play for the Knights this season.

Tsekos (Montreal, Que.) was one of the top two-way forwards in ECAC Hockey this season, recording 17 points while blocking 18 shots. He was also excellent in the face-off circle, winning 205 draws while losing just 156. He was consistent throughout the season, recording points in 12 of Clarkson's 20 games, including four multi-point performances.  Zach was named the 2021 Best Defensive Forward and a nominee for Player of the Year.  In 2020, Zach was named the ECAC Student Athlete of the Year.