John McNelis

Position:
Forward
Height:
5-10
Weight:
165
Class:
Sophomore
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: Born John McNelis on January 9, 2006 in Potomac, Maryland … Son of Charles and Eileen … Has two siblings: Daniel and Thomas … Graduated from Nebraska Omaha Online School in 2024 … Majoring in economics.