Liam McLinskey

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Liam McLinskey
Liam McLinskey Holy Cross men's ice hockey.jpg
Born (2001-02-20) February 20, 2001 (age 23)
Pearl River, New York, U.S.
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Position Forward
Catches Right
NCAA team Holy Cross

Liam McLinskey (born February 20, 2001) is an American college ice hockey forward for Holy Cross of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). He previously played at Quinnipiac.

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Playing career

McLinskey began his collegiate career for Quinnipiac during the 2021–22 season. During his freshman year he was scoreless in two games. [1] Following the season he transferred to Holy Cross. [2]

During the 2022–23 season, his sophomore year, he recorded 21 goals and four assists in 40 games. His 21 goals led the team, and tied for second all-time for goals in a single season at Holy Cross. He also set a program record with six game-winning goals. [1] During the 2023 Atlantic Hockey tournament, he recorded nine goals, setting an Atlantic Hockey tournament record. He helped the Crusaders reach the championship game for the first time since 2006. [3] He was subsequently named to the Atlantic Hockey All-Tournament Team. [4]

In his junior year, he recorded 19 goals and 28 assists in 39 games. He led the team and Atlantic Hockey in points, assists, and plus/minus. His 47 points are tied for second-most all-time, while his 19 goals and 28 assists are each tied for the fourth-most in a single season in program history. [1] [5] With four goals in the 2024 Atlantic Hockey tournament, McLinskey tied the all-time Atlantic Hockey Tournament record with 14 goals in the postseason. [6] Following the season he was named Atlantic Hockey Player of the Year, won the Atlantic Hockey Regular Season Scoring Trophy and was named to the All-Atlantic Hockey First Team. [7] He was also named an AHCA East Second Team All-American, and a top-ten finalist for the Hobey Baker Award. [8] He became the first Crusader player to be named a finalist for the award. [9]

Personal life

McLinskey was born to Terence and Laura McLinskey and has two siblings, Ryan and Grace. His father played soccer at Army West Point and his brother, Ryan, played college baseball at Seton Hall and Notre Dame. [1]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2019–20 Jersey Hitmen NCDC 5012405278
2020–21Jersey HitmenNCDC442443673840332
2021–22 Quinnipiac University ECAC 20000
2022–23 Holy Cross AHA 402142522
2023–24 Holy CrossAHA3919284732
NCAA totals8140327254

Awards and honors

AwardYear
College
Atlantic Hockey All-Tournament Team 2023 [4]
All-Atlantic Hockey First Team 2024 [10]
Atlantic Hockey Player of the Year 2024 [11]
Atlantic Hockey Regular Season Scoring Trophy 2024
AHCA East Second Team All-American 2024 [12]

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References

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