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Holy CrossYear: 2025See School Profile Page

Senior, Forward, Pearl River, New York

During his collegiate hockey career from 2021 to 2025, Liam McLinskey developed into one of the most prolific offensive players in college hockey. He began his NCAA journey at Quinnipiac University in 2021–22 before transferring to College of the Holy Cross prior to his sophomore year. Over three standout seasons with the Crusaders, McLinskey accumulated 116 points (58 goals, 58 assists) in 114 games. His collegiate path peaked during a stellar 2023–24 junior season, where he registered 47 points (27 goals, 20 assists) in 38 games to lead Atlantic Hockey in scoring and capture Atlantic Hockey Player of the Year, Individual Scoring Champion, and AHCA East Second Team All-American honors. He maintained high-level production in his 2024–25 senior campaign, posting 42 points in 36 games while serving as team captain and earning Hobey Baker Award nomination. Throughout his collegiate career, McLinskey remained actively committed to team service and community initiatives, including:

  • Crusaders Youth Hockey Clinics: Volunteering at regional youth hockey clinics and skills sessions in Central Massachusetts.
  • Holy Cross Athletics Community Outreach: Participating in campus-led community engagement events and visits to local schools and organizations.
  • Student-Athlete Mentorship: Engaging in athletic department community service drives and youth mentorship projects throughout his four seasons.
Prior to his collegiate career, McLinskey played junior hockey in the NCDC for the Jersey Hitmen during the 2020–21 season, where he led the league with 24 goals and 67 points in 44 games while capturing the NCDC Championship and MVP honors. Despite going undrafted in the NHL Entry Draft, his elite offensive instincts and goal-scoring touch made him a sought-after college free agent. Following the conclusion of his senior NCAA season in March 2025, McLinskey officially turned professional by signing an entry-level contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, joining their AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch, for the remainder of the 2024–25 season.

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