PLAYER SNAPSHOT
Name: Logan McDonald
Hometown: St. Cloud, MN
Date of Birth: November 30, 2011
Born: St. Cloud, MN
Citizenship: American 🇺🇸
Position: Forward (F)
Shoots: Right
Height / Weight: 5'6" / 140 lbs
Current Team: Wisconsin Jr. Guardians Tier 1 AAA
League: AAA
Graduation Year: 2030
NCAA Eligibility: Too Young
Advisor: AJ Bucchino
BIO
Logan is a fast, gritty, and versatile forward who thrives on puck pursuit, edge control, and physical play. He creates offense off the rush, protects the puck through traffic, and consistently finishes in high-danger areas. His relentless work ethic and dependable two-way game make him valuable in any situation.
Off the ice, Logan is fluent in Chinese through a full-time immersion program he's attended since kindergarten. He is working toward the Congressional Award Gold Medal, demonstrating the same discipline, initiative, and cultural awareness that drive his success on the ice.
NOTABLE:
- Fluent in Chinese through full immersion; currently enrolled in high school AP Chinese
- Working toward Congressional Award Gold Medal
- Volunteers at homeless shelters and prepares supplies for medical missions to Cambodia
- Passionate about learning from different cultures through travel
- Trained by Olympian and former NHL player Steve Jensen, former NHL player Stéphane Veilleux, and professional skills coach Stephen Yurichuk
MY STORY
1. WHERE I STARTED
"I started skating at a young age in St. Cloud, Minnesota, and quickly fell in love with the game. My early development was shaped by training with Olympian Steve Jensen, a family friend, and former NHL player Stéphane Veilleux. Both played a key role in instilling a strong work ethic and a lasting passion for improvement."
2. CHALLENGES I'VE FACED
"Balancing high-level hockey with travel, school, and training has taught me discipline. Competing as a younger player against older age groups at Western Canadian showcases, the USHL Waterloo BlackHawks rookie camp, and multiple NAHL combines has pushed me to elevate my speed and compete level. After breaking my arm, I had to work even harder through rehab and focused training to get back on the ice. That experience built both my physical and mental toughness and showed me how much I truly love the game."
3. WHAT DRIVES ME
"I love the challenge of getting better every day. Whether it's extra reps in the gym, running hills, shooting pucks, or breaking down video, I'm driven by growth. I also want to make my family and coaches proud and be a leader on and off the ice. Off the rink, I speak fluent Chinese through a full-time immersion program I've been in since kindergarten, and I'm currently working toward the Congressional Award Gold Medal. These experiences continue to shape my discipline, focus, and drive to succeed."
4. WHERE I'M HEADED
"My goal is to play at the highest level possible, whether that's in the WHL, OHL, NCAA, junior hockey, or even in Europe. I'm focused on becoming a complete player, building my strength, and earning opportunities through hard work and consistent performance. Academically, I aim to continue excelling in the Chinese language, further developing my fluency in speaking, reading, and writing. I hope to apply these skills in real-world settings, through travel, international relations, or future career opportunities where bilingual communication is a valuable asset."
5. GOOD TO KNOW
“I want others to know I’m fully invested, on the ice, in the gym, and by watching video. I focus on the habits that don’t always show up on the stat sheet. When point production dips, I take extra reps, watch video for areas of improvement, and rely on details such as puck support, positioning, and winning battles. Slumps don’t throw me off, they sharpen my focus and hold me accountable to both the details and intangibles.”
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2025–26 SEASON GOALS
- Increase strength and explosiveness through off-ice training
- Improve defensive zone positioning and puck support as a winger
- Maintain a top-tier competitive level against older competition
- Target leadership growth on and off the ice
STATS
Elite Prospects
RECRUITMENT GOALS & PREFERENCES
Open to: NCAA Division I, OHL, WHL, QMJHL, USHL, NAHL, BCHL, Sport School/CSSHL, High School Hockey, MJHL, AJHL, SJHL, NCAA Division III, European Junior Leagues
Willing to relocate: Yes
Advisor: AJ Bucchino
VIDEO
MEDIA & PRESS FEATURES
Neutral Zone
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- 2025 Western Prospects Showcase (2011-born) – Okanagan Hockey, Edmonton – Top 40 selection at this exclusive Western Canadian evaluation event; multi-point week, including a goal and assist in the final Top 40 game; earned Player of the Game honors during the week.
- 2025 Hockey Night in Boston Jr. High Festival – All-Star Team; 2 assists, tied for most points in the All-Star Game across both teams.
- 2025 USHL Waterloo Black Hawks Rookie Camp – 2 goals, 3 assists in 4 games.
- 2025 Edmonton Western Elite Showcase – Multi-point weekend.
- 2025 NAHL Combines (St. Louis & Irvine) – Multi-point weekends.
- 2025 District 5 MN Spring HP 14U – 5 points in 5 games (Top Bracket).
- 2024 Detroit vs. Everyone (Tier 1 AAA) – Top 10 in points.
- 2024 CCM World Invite Chicago – Game-winning goal in the Championship Game.
- 2023 CCM Euro Invite (Slovenia) – One of the tournament's top point producers.
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AWARDS
- Player of the Game – 2025 Western Prospects Showcase.
- All-Star Selection – 2025 Hockey Night in Boston Jr. High Festival.
- Tournament Top Point Producer – 2023 CCM Euro Invite (Slovenia)
ACADEMIC AWARD
- Junior Division Award – Recognized by the Chinese National Honor Society for academic excellence and language fluency
ACADEMICS
School: St. Cloud Cathedral
GPA: 3.5
Honors: Junior Division Award, Chinese National Honor Society
Graduation Year: 2030
Transcript: Available upon request
SCOUTING SUMMARY
Logan McDonald is a dynamic, two-way forward who plays with pace, poise, and high-end hockey sense.
Strengths: Consistently recognized for his compete level, anticipation, and vision — earning an A- grade at CCM 68 Futures and B+ grades at both the MN HP 14U Spring Festival and the NAHL Combine (Neutral Zone). Known for strong edge control, puck protection, and relentless puck pursuit.
Impact: Creates offense off the rush, wins board battles, drives the net with pace, and finishes in high-danger areas.
Projection: Coaches and scouts note his maturity, physicality, and ability to elevate against older competition — traits that translate to WHL, NAHL, and NCAA levels.
Development Focus: Continue building strength, sharpen zone entries, and increase shot volume from the perimeter to expand offensive impact.
Scouting Report available at Neutral Zone
TESTIMONIALS
"Something that stood out right away is your hockey IQ and vision on the ice is fantastic. It really seems like you are playing chess while everyone else is playing checkers. Being three to four steps ahead of everyone and being able to see plays develop before they happen is an extremely valuable asset. This skill is something that will help the jumps to the next levels be a lot easier."
— Jake Gushue, Head Coach and General Manager, Dryden GM Ice Dogs Jr A Hockey Club
“We have been watching Logan play this weekend and are very impressed with his game. He skates very well—great edge work—has a nice skill set, and plays a physical game. He is a fearless player who competes hard, and the way he plays translates to the higher levels down the road.”
— Jeremy Mylymok, Director of Hockey, Coeur d’Alene Hockey Academy (CSSHL)
"Plays with pace and poise. Tough to play against. Not afraid to go to the hard areas, always competes and puts up points."
— Regional Scout
“Logan exemplifies what a coach would love in a gritty, hard working forward. His determination and puck pursuit below the offensive dots is exceptional. His fearless battle mentality makes him a desirable line-mate.”
— AJ Bucchino - Advisor
CONTACT
Preferred method of contact:
- Email: [email protected]
- Alternate Email: [email protected]
Advisor Contact:
- Name: AJ Bucchino
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (603) 540-5719
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