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
A fast, gritty, and versatile forward who thrives on puck pursuit, edge work, physical play, and high-IQ decision-making. Logan generates offense off the rush, protects the puck through traffic, and consistently finishes in high-danger areas. His relentless work ethic and strong two-way game make him a dependable presence in all situations. Beyond hockey, he speaks fluent Chinese through a full-time immersion program since kindergarten and is working toward the Congressional Award Gold Medal, demonstrating exceptional discipline and cultural awareness.
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NOTABLE:
- Fluent in Chinese (full-time immersion program since kindergarten)
- Working toward Congressional Award Gold Medal
- Volunteers at homeless shelter and prepares supplies for medical missions to Cambodia
- Passionate about learning from different cultures through travel
- Trained by Olympian Steve Jensen, former NHL player Stéphane Veilleux and 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 coaches and scouts to know that I'm fully committed—whether it's on the ice, in the gym, or breaking down film. I compete hard every shift, stay coachable, and always find time to put in the extra work that doesn't show up on a scoresheet."
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
- USHL Waterloo Black Hawks Rookie Camp - 2 goals and 3 assists in 4 games
- NAHL Combines - St. Louis and Irvine (Multi-point weekends)
- Edmonton Western Elite Showcase - Multi-point weekend
- District 5 MN Spring HP - 5 points in 5 games (Top Bracket)
- 2024 CCM World Invite Chicago - Game-winning goal in the championship
- 2024 CCM Euro Invite - Top point producer
- Top 10 in points - 2024 Detroit vs. Everyone (Tier 1 AAA)
- Selected for CCM 68 Futures (Neutral Zone Grade A-)
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AWARDS
- CCM 68 Futures Selection (Neutral Zone Grade A-)
- 2024 CCM World Invite Championship Game-Winner
- 2024 CCM Euro Invite Top Point Producer
- Junior Division Award from the Chinese National Honor Society
ACADEMICS
School: St. Cloud Cathedral
GPA: 3.5
SAT / ACT: Too young
Honors: Junior Division Award from the Chinese National Honor Society
Graduation Year: 2030
Transcript: Available upon request
SCOUTING REPORT
An exceptionally intelligent forward who plays with pace and poise while demonstrating elite hockey IQ and vision. Excels at reading plays before they develop and consistently competes in high-danger areas. Shows remarkable maturity for his age both on and off the ice.
Strengths: Hockey IQ, Vision, Pace, Compete Level, Two-Way Play, Maturity
Growth Areas: Physical development, continued strength building
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
"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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