John McNamara '24 Recruiting Profile

When I went to my first NHL game in 8th grade, I immediately knew I wanted to play hockey. The fast pace and almost nonstop action just grabbed me. When I started playing in 2019, I had a very short year and a half until COVID came and made it impossible to get on the ice. It was then that I started rollerblading. I spent all of COVID skating on my driveway and learning how to develop my skills off of YouTube and by myself developing my skills to where I am today.

During that time of COVID, I learned that with dedication and discipline, anything is possible. One of the things I learned is that I am a very quick learner and can improve anything in my life with practice. I have also applied this to school and have put more focus on my academics. I am looking for a program where I can continue to apply this constant developmental mindset to what I do not only on the ice but in the classroom as well.