He has gotten the honor of earning the Captaincy for the UMD Bulldogs for the 2024-2025 NCAA season.
Dominic James only missed two games in 2023-2024 and as a Sophomore would score 28 points in 35 games, with the Bulldogs.
James tied for the most assists on the team, with 18 including 10 goals, of which 3 were on the power play.
James started his collegiate hockey career in 2021-2022, scoring 18 points( 6 G, 12 A) and would be drafted by the Blackhawks in the sixth, the next year.
James is an effective two-way center, who isn't known primarily for his production but is known for his penalty-kill abilities, and his strong abilities in the defensive zone.
While he's projected to be a bottom-six forward in the NHL, he's gained leadership skills which NHL GMs find attractive as well.
Source: Second City Hockey
2022 NHL Draft: Blackhawks select Dominic James with No. 173 pick
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SEPTEMBRE 5 | 51 ANSWERS 22-year old Chicago Blackhawk officially named captain of club Will Dominic James be better than a bottom-six forward in the NHL? | ||
Yes | 30 | 58.8 % |
No | 21 | 41.2 % |
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