2002 forward Seamus Campbell commits to Quinnipiac

Seamus Campbell

The Quinnipiac Bobcats picked up a verbal commitment from St. Louis Junior Blues forward Seamus Campbell according to a press release from the Jr. Blues orgnization. The 2002 born forward is playing in the NA3HL which is the Tier III hockey under the NAHL platform. Campbell is the son of former NHL player Jim Campbell who played for the Ducks, Blues, Canadiens, Blackhawks, Panthers and Lightning organizations playing in 285 NHL games.The younger Campbell is a 6'1, 185 right shot forward.

Seamus Campbell to @QU_MIH. Solid frame and works hard for pucks. he is an offensive threat down low and has terrific vision near the net. Quick skater who is tough to knock off the puck. Vision on the rush as well. Emerging rapidly w/upside. 4⃣ 📝s ⬇️
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— Neutral Zone (@_Neutral_Zone) February 21, 2020

He has played for three different clubs this season primarily with the St. Louis Jr. Blues where he has 26 points (11 goals, 15 assists) in 43 games. He played four games for the Springfield Jr. Blues (NAHL) where he has one goal. Campbell also plays for Kirkwood High School in Missouri where he has 16 points (7 goals, 9 assists) in 12 games. He recently took part in the 2020 NAHL Top Prospects tournament in Massachusetts and had one assist in two games with a minus one rating. 

Not much is known about Campbell but he is ranked 206th on the 2020 NHL Central Scouting Mid-Term rankings for North American skaters which is a surprise considering the level he is playing at in the NA3HL. He also becomes the first NA3HL player to commit to a Division I program since 2016.

Links

EliteProspects Player Page
St. Louis Jr. Blues Player Page

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