WORCESTER, Mass. - Holy Cross men's ice hockey senior forward Liam McLinskey signed a two-year deal beginning next season and an amateur tryout (ATO) for the remainder of the season with the Charlotte Checkers, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Florida Panthers.

McLinskey led the Crusaders and Atlantic Hockey, and ranked second in the nation, with 54 points on 24 goals and 30 assists in 40 games this season. McLinskey became the first Atlantic Hockey player to be named Player of the Year twice, and tacked on Forward of the Year, Scoring Champion, First Team, and All-Tournament Team honors.

A two-time Hobey Baker Top-10 selection, McLinskey finished his three seasons at Holy Cross with 126 points on 64 goals and 62 assists in 119 games. 


VOTE LIAM FOR HOBEY!
For the second consecutive year, senior Liam McLinskey is a finalist for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award. From now until March 30, fans can vote for McLinskey once a day on the Hobey Baker website.

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