Possessing a strong, sturdy face-off man has become an increasingly important priority for Division 1 programs in recent years.
Junior face-off specialist Shane McDonnell (Dedham, Mass.) very much fits into the prototype that D-1 recruiters are scouring the country for.
After a successful spring at Boston College High School (Mass.) and summer circuit with 3D New England, McDonnell committed to Holy Cross earlier this month.
He is set to continue his career at Phillips Exeter after transferring this fall.