University of Massachusets Athletics
2026-27 Hockey Roster
John McNelis
- Position:
- Forward
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 65
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Potomac, Md.
- Prev School:
- Boston University (HE)
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2025-26 (AT BU): Appeared in 19 games, scoring one goal and adding four assists for five points … Recorded an assist in first two collegiate games, a 4-2 win over LIU on Oct. 4 and a 6-2 triumph over Colgate on Oct. 10 … Scored first NCAA goal at No. 12 Northeastern on Nov. 21 … Recorded an assist in a 3-2 overtime win over Merrimack on Nov. 7.
BEFORE COLLEGE: Played three seasons in the USHL … Finished 2024-25 season with Cedar Rapids, totaling four goals and eight assists for 12 points in 19 games after notching 31 points (14g, 17a) in 34 games with Sioux Falls … In 2023-24, logged 38 points (18g, 20a) in 62 games … Won gold with Team USA at the 2024 World Junior A challenge … Claimed bronze with Team USA at the 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
PERSONAL: Son of Eileen and Charlie McNelis … Has two siblings, Thomas and Daniel.
