CHICAGO — The Bruins hierarchy has been checking off their lists like a youngster at Christmas time as college prospects like Boston University standouts Charlie McAvoy and Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson enter the fold as early professional signees.

One name that has been also mentioned prominently is Notre Dame junior Anders Bjork, who played in last night’s national semifinal against top-seeded Denver.

When asked if the recent B’s signings has caused him to rush his decision once the current Irish season concludes, Bjork said, “Not really. I haven’t really been thinking about that, just kind of focusing on Notre Dame and this team and doing the best that we can and hoping to have continued success. So, yeah, I haven’t really thought much about that, sorry.”

Bjork was selected by the Bruins in the fifth round (No. 146 overall) in the 2014 NHL draft. This year, Bjork has enjoyed a breakout season, becoming only the second player to be named a finalist for both the Hobey Baker Award and the Hockey Humanitarian Award in the same season.

Bjork had a brilliant effort in the NCAA Northeast Regional, posting assists on all three Irish goals as they upset UMass-Lowell, 3-2 in overtime, to land in the Frozen Four. Bjork was named the regional’s Most Outstanding Player.

Earlier this season, Bjork joined his father, 1983 All-American Kirt Bjork, as the first father-son duo to register 100 career points. Bjork’s dad compiled 161 points (76 goals, 85 assists) for the Irish from 1979-83. He entered last night’s game against the Pioneers with 40 goals and 39 assists for 109 career points.

This season, Bjork paces Notre Dame in points (52) and assists (31) and shares the team lead in goals (21) with sophomore forward Andrew Oglevie. Bjork was named a Hockey East first-team All-Star and was HE Player of the Week three times.

Bjork’s contributions on and off the ice are not lost on his Irish teammates, who consider the native of Mequon, Wis. to be a special player.

“Yeah, Jake (Evans) and I are roommates with him, so we see a lot of sides of him, which is a good thing,” said junior goaltender Cal Petersen. “Obviously, he has earned all the accolades this year and good publicity. As hard as he works on the ice to improve his game, he works just as hard off the ice to help our image in the community. The hard work that he’s done off the ice with the school is great. It’s awesome that it’s been noticed because without that, just the kind of guy he is, people never would have known about it.

“But obviously he’s worked very hard to get to the point where he’s at right now and we’re very fortunate to have him on our team.”

First-line center and Bjork roommate Evans echoed his goalie’s assessment.

“I think to add to that, he’s a pretty energetic and fun kid,” said Evans. “The biggest thing is he’s humble. He doesn’t brag about anything he’s getting. He doesn’t drag any extra attention to him. He’s focused on the team and what’s best for us, and I think that’s the best thing about him right now.”

That might prove to be the biggest compliment headed Bjork’s way considering both Petersen and Evans are fellow NHL draft picks. Petersen, the Irish captain, was a fifth round pick (No. 129 overall) by Buffalo in 2013. Evans was a seventh round pick (No. 207) by Montreal in 2014.