announced his 2017 incoming class on Friday. The group of nine consists of one goaltender, two defensemen and six forwards.
"I am extremely thrilled about this year's class," Madigan said. "All of them are motivated academically and they will fit in really well in the Northeastern community. They are fine young men with great pedigree, great character and they are going to continue down the line of players who have come through Northeastern."
Drew Blackmun, Billy Carrabino, Austin Goldstein, Bobby Hampton, Cayden Primeau, Brandon Schultz, Eetu Selanne, Ryan Solomon and Zach Solow comprise the 2017-18 recruiting class. Primeau and Solow are both eligible for this weekend's NHL Draft in Chicago.
have spent a lot of time formulating and developing this year's class," Madigan said. "We're very fortunate to have those two coaches with us for all they do in recruiting players and families to want to join the Northeastern family."
, will join 19 returning letterwinners from last season's team following the graduation of
Drew Blackmun | Forward | 6-0 | 174 | Left | Minneapolis, Minn. | Aston (NAHL)
Appeared in 116 games for Aston (NAHL) during the 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons, recording 26 goals and 36 assists for 62 points … Was fifth on the team with 44 points (18 goals, 26 assists) in 58 regular season games during the 2016-17 season before adding another five goals and three assists in the postseason … His +29 was fifth on the team and tied for ninth in the NAHL … Had 11 multi-point games, including a season-best three-point night on two occasions … Also had point streaks of three games or more five times, including a season-long five-game point streak (one goal, seven assists) from Jan. 13 to Jan. 27.
Madigan on Blackmun: "Drew is a two-way center iceman who is very responsible defensively and can also contribute offensively. He will be able to help us with faceoffs, help us kill penalties and also contribute offensively. He is a real leader, a hard working young man."
Blackmun's career statistics:
Billy Carrabino | Defenseman | 6-2 | 205 | Left | New Canaan, Conn. | Boston (USPHL)
Appeared in 53 games over two seasons in the USPHL Premier League, finishing with six goals and 12 assists from the blue line … Logged three goals and six assists in 23 games during 2016-17, helping the Jr. Bruins to a 33-12-0 record and third place in the conference standings … Had four power play points (two goals, two assists), and also scored one game-winning goal … Also played two seasons at Noble & Greenough School, recording 16 goals and 22 assists in 55 games during the 2013-14 and 2014-15 seasons.
Madigan on Carrabino: "Billy is a big, physical defenseman who shoots the puck really well. He will make players pay a price in their own zone, and with him we thought we had to get that quality more in the back end."
Carrabino's career statistics:
Austin Goldstein | Forward | 5-9 | 168 | Right | Saugus, Mass. | Islanders (USPHL)
Played two seasons in the USPHL Premier League with the Islanders Hockey Club, appearing in 77 games and tallying 41 goals and 34 assists … In 2016-17, he played in 39 games and recorded 52 points (26 goals and 26 assists), good for fourth on the team and sixth on the conference, helping the Islanders to a 38-6-1 record, first place in the league standings and the USPHL Premier Championship … His 26 goals were fourth in the USPHL while his 26 helpers ranked in a tie for ninth … Recorded points in 36 of 45 games, including 17 multi-point games … Had point streaks of nine games (six goals, seven assists) and 16 games (14 goals, 13 assists) during the season … Also had an eight-game goal streak from Jan. 6 to Jan. 29 … Also played three seasons at Malden Catholic from 2012 to 2015, including two seasons with current Husky Matt Filipe (2012-13 and 2013-14), dressing in 58 games and recording 14 goals and 28 assists.
Madigan on Goldstein: "Austin a young man who gives us a lot of good speed. He's smaller in stature but plays a tough, gritty game. He will help us out on the forecheck and will help us out offensively. He will be able to kill penalties because of the way he pursues pucks and his intelligence on the ice. We are thrilled to have Austin with us."
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Bobby Hampton | Forward | 5-11 | 174 | Right | Middletown, N.J. | Cedar Rapids (USHL)
Appeared in 66 games over parts of three seasons with three different teams, recording 12 goals and 14 assists … in 2016-17 with Cedar Rapids, he dressed in 44 games and tallied a career high 23 points on 11 goals and 12 assists, which led the team in scoring … His 12.4% shooting percentage (12-of-89) was good for fourth on the team, and he also added one game-winning and two power play goals … Spent the 2015-16 season with the North Jersey Avalanche U18 team, notching 26 points (13 goals, 13 assists) to help the club to the T1EHL U18 Championship.
Madigan on Hampton: "Bobby had a great season and ended up as Cedar Rapids' leading goal scorer. He's a young man who has a real good stick, shoots it well, can make a play and is a real strong skater. Hampton will give us some versatility either playing the wing or the middle. Hampton comes with a good blend of both offense of defensive skillset."
Hampton's career statistics:
Cayden Primeau | Goaltender | 6-3 | 179 | Left | Voorhees, N.J. | Lincoln (USHL)
2017 NHL Draft eligible … Ranked No. 7 by NHL Central Scouting among North American goaltenders … Ranked No. 58 by Hockeyprospect.com, No. 100 by Future Considerations and No. 84 by TSN/Bob McKenzie … Played the 2016-17 season with Lincoln (USHL), appearing in 30 games and going 14-11-4 with a 3.16 goals against average and .895 save percentage … His 14 victories were the third most among first-year USHL goaltenders … Member of the U.S. Junior Select Team that placed first at the 2017 World Junior A Challenge in Bonnyville, Alberta, where he appeared in three games, recording two shutouts, a 3-0 record with a 0.75 goals-against-average and .966 save-percentage en route to all-tournament honors … Member of the U.S. Under-18 Select Team that placed second at the 2016 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup in Breclav, Czech Republic, where he appeared in three games, posting a 3-0 record with a 2.59 goals-against-average and .854 save-percentage … Named to the USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game … 2016 USA Hockey/CCM All-American Prospects Game … Helped Team USA capture the gold medal at the 2016 World Junior A Challenge … Son of Keith Primeau, who played in more than 900 NHL games over 15 years, recording 266 goals and 353 assists … Uncle Wayne Primeau played in 774 NHL games over 14 years, tallying 69 goals and 125 assists along with 789 penalty minutes.
Madigan on Primeau: "Cayden has that great disposition and demeanor for a goaltender. He is balanced, he's neutral, he doesn't go high or low, and he backstopped USA Hockey to two international championships this year. What Cayden brings us is the opportunity to create some depth at our goaltending position with Ryan Ruck and Jake Theut. He will challenge for that number one position, and it will be a real good competition with Ruck and Theut. So, I'm excited with Cayden's arrival to Northeastern and, for me, this is probably the most depth we've had at the goaltending position."
Primeau's career statistics:
Brandon Schultz | Forward | 5-7 | 141 | Left | Estero, Fla. | Lincoln (USHL)
Appeared in 89 career USHL games in two seasons with Waterloo and Lincoln, including the 2016-17 season in Lincoln … Led the Stars with 45 points (15 goals and 30 assists) in 58 games, which was tied for 21st in the USHL … Added two game-winning and four power play goals along with 93 penalty minutes that ranked second on the team … Had point streaks of three games or more on two occasions, including a season-long four-game point streak (two goals, five assists) from Jan. 6 to Jan. 14 … Recorded 12 multi-point games, including a season-high three points on three occasions … His 11.5% shooting percentage (15-of-130) was good for seventh on the club.
Madigan on Schultz: "Brandon brings a lot of energy and he skates at a high tempo, but he can also make plays at a high tempo. He can kill penalties, he can score and, if needed, he can be used on the power play. He will give us that depth that we desperately need on that third-line because of the offense he can bring. He's a gritty young man who doesn't back down from anything. We're excited for him joining our program."
Schultz's career statistics:
Eetu Selanne | Forward | 5-10 | 170 | Right | Coto de Caza, Calif. | Madison (USHL)
Played two seasons with Madison (USHL), dressing in 103 games and recording 12 goals and 18 assists … Appeared in 55 games and tallied six goals and 14 assists in 2016-17, finishing eighth on the team in scoring … His shot percentage of 10.2% (6-of-59) ranked eighth on the team … Had a three-game point streak from Feb. 24 to Mar. 3 where he recorded one goal and five assists … Is the son of 2007 Stanley Cup champion Teemu Selanne, who ranks 15th all-time in NHL history with 1,457 points and 11th in goals (684) … Teemu was named one of the NHL's Greatest Players and won the Maurice "Rocket" Richard trophy as the NHL's leading goal scorer at the end of the 1998-99 season.
Madigan on Selanne: "Eetu is a smart two-way player who just spent the last two years in the USHL. He gives us some flexibility because he can play both wings as well as center and is equally adept at all three positions. He has great on-ice awareness and hockey sense."
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Ryan Solomon | Defenseman | 6-1 | 181 | Left | Murray, Utah | Aston (NAHL)
Appeared in 132 games for Aston (NAHL) during the 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons, recording 14 goals and 34 assists from the blue line … He was tied for 20th among NAHL defensemen with 31 points (nine goals, 22 assists) during the 2016-17 campaign … Had a league-leading +39 rating in 2016-17, and finished with an even +/- rating or better in 48-of-58 regular season games … His four power play goals were tied for the sixth most among NAHL blueliners.
Madigan on Solomon: "Ryan had a great season this year with a plus-minus rating of +39. He is a really good skater, he jumps up in the play really well, and is a guy who can help us offensively while also taking care of the defensive zone. He's not as big in stature as Carrabino, but he uses his quickness to defend really well in the defensive zone."
Solomon's career statistics:
Zach Solow | Forward | 5-9 | 181 | Right | Naples, Fla. | Dubuque (USHL)
2017 NHL Draft eligible … Ranked No. 183 among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting and No. 199 by Future Considerations … Played the 2016-17 season with Dubuque (USHL), where he was named the 2017 USA Hockey Dave Tyler Junior Player of the Year, USHL Forward of the Year, a USHL First-Team All-Star and USHL Forward of the Week twice … Named to U.S. Junior Select Team for World Junior A Challenge (11/22/16)... Named to USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game (12/13/16) ... Gold Medal at World Junior A Challenge (12/17/16) … Led the USHL in scoring with 18 goals and 51 assists for 69 points … Also led the league in assists (51), shorthanded points (six), shorthanded assists (five), and was second in power play points (27) and game-winning goals (seven) … Had a 20-game point streak, the third longest in USHL Tier-I history, between Oct. 27 and Jan. 27 with six goals and 26 assists … Recorded at least one point in 46 of his 56 games played in 2016-17 along with 18 multi-point games, including a season high four points on two occasions … In two seasons with Dubuque, Solow appeared in 95 games recording 26 goals and 68 assists, and appeared in the Clark Cup Finals in 2016.
Madigan on Solow: "Zach had a tremendous year this year and comes in as the USA junior hockey player of the year, he was the USHL Forward of the Year. He was the leading scorer in the USHL. He's a young man who we expect will contribute for us right away and will vie for ice time in the top six role. He's a distributer first, a playmaker more like Dylan Sikura in terms of the offensive mindset."
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