American ice hockey player
Ice hockey player

Aidan McDonough (born November 6, 1999) is an American ice hockey left wing for Northeastern University of the Hockey East. McDonough was drafted 195th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

McDonough began his collegiate career for the Northeastern Huskies during the 2019–20 season, where he recorded 11 goals and 16 assists in 31 games. In eight games in February, McDonough led Hockey East in scoring with seven goals and 11 points. His five power-play goals were the most in the nation and his six power-play points led the league. He was subsequently named the Hockey East Co-Player of the Month for the month of February.

During the 2020–21 season, he recorded ten goals and ten assists in 21 games, in a season that was shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He posted seven goals and four assists in the month of February, and recorded his first career hat-trick on February 12, 2021. He was subsequently named the Hockey East Co-Player of the Month for the month of February. Following the season he was awarded the Hockey East Three-Stars Award.

On June 10, 2021, he was named an assistant captain for the 2021–22 season. During his junior year he recorded 25 goals and 14 assists in 38 games. He led the Huskies in goals and ranked second in the NCAA, while his .66 goals per game ranked third in the NCAA. Following an outstanding season he was named to the All-Hockey East First Team and named an AHCA East First Team All-American.

On March 28, 2022, McDonough announced he would return to Northeastern for his senior year.

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