Boston University scored another recruiting win this week.
U.S. National Team Development Program forward Jamie Glance announced his commitment to Boston University. Glance, a native of Stratham, N.H., scored 14 goals and 29 points in 51 games this winter for the NTDP's U17 team.
"He made major strides in his compete and work ethic this year to be able to compete at this level," NTDP U17 coach Nick Fohr told New England Hockey Journal.
He rose to prominence with Mount St. Charles as a 14U with 37 goals and 67 points in 47 games. He exploded for 54 goals and 112 points in 58 games with the Mount St. Charles 15O in 2023-24.
At 5-foot-10 and 170 pounds, Glance projects as a breakout forward with the NTDP's U18 team next season. He's proven to be a goal-scorer through and through.
"He has a great shot and is a threat to score every time he touches the puck," Fohr said.
Glance is the fifth '08 head coach Jay Pandolfo and his staff have committed.
Defenseman Luke Schairer, Glance's teammate at Mount and the NTDP, committed to BU on Aug. 1 of last year. So, too, did forward Tynan Lawrence. Forward Caleb Malhotra committed a few days later and forward Egor Shilov announced his commitment in February.
Finn Kearns to UMass
UMass head coach Greg Carvel and his staff have been among the best in college at churning out NHL defensemen. They hope Kearns can someday join that list.
Kearns committed to UMass this week. The 6-foot-3, 203-pound defenseman played on the U18 St. Andrew's College squad, notching seven goals and 24 points in 55 games this season. An '08, he also played five games with the OHL's Sudbury Wolves.
Like Glance, Kearns is the fifth '08 his school has committed. He joins forwards Evan Foiles, Brayden Krawczyk and Pacey Adduono, and defenseman Alexandre Taillefer as '08s currently committed to UMass.
Jacob Fletcher to Lindenwood
While Fletcher isn't from New England, the '04 spent 2022-23 with Northfield Mount Hermon, scoring six goals and totaling 26 points in 26 games. He's spent the last two seasons with the BCHL's Cranbrook Bucks, scoring 15 goals and posting 63 points in 54 games this season. He committed to Lindenwood earlier this week.
READ MORE: Inside Jamie Glance's youth hockey journey
Elias Straume Vatne to UConn
Straume Vatne committed to UConn earlier this week. The '06 forward had 14 goals and 46 points in 38 games for Färjestad BK J20 in the J20 Nationell — the highest junior hockey level in Sweden. He's 5-foot-9 and 165 pounds and is from Norway.
Cole Lonsdale to UMass Lowell
Lonsdale, an '04 forward, wrapped up a great season with the BCHL's Nanaimo Clippers, scoring 27 goals and totaling 67 points in 54 games. The Mississauga, Ontario, native is 5-foot-11 and 170 pounds and is slated to join UMass Lowell this fall.
