Chartrand commits to Boston College

In a not-so-surprising announcement, Saint John Sea Dogs draft pick Cameron Chartrand has committed to play NCAA hockey at Boston College.

Chartrand made the announcement on his Instagram page Friday.

"I am humbled and honoured to announce my commitment to play Division 1 hockey at Boston College," Chartrand wrote. "I would like to thank God, my family, teammates, coaches, advisors and everyone who has helped me along the way."

The Sea Dogs selected Chartrand in the first-round, 19th overall in this year's QMJHL Entry Draft. The team – and all QMJHL teams – were well aware of his college hockey intentions. Using a first-round pick to select him allows Saint John to receive a compensation first-round selection if they chose to relinquish his rights.

The 16-year-old defenseman posted six goals and 27 assists in his second season with the Bishop Kearney Selects prep school last year. He was a second-round pick of the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders in this year's USHL Futures Draft.

Chartrand, a native of Saint-Lazare, Que., played with Team Canada at this year's Youth Olympic Games, a team that had Sea Dogs head coach Travis Crickard on its coaching staff. He also attended Hockey Canada's recent under-17 development camp, which Crickard was involved in as well.

Fellow Sea Dogs first-round picks William Yared and Dylan Rozzi took part in that Hockey Canada camp as well. There is some uncertainty surrounding Rozzi and whether he plans to play college hockey or not.

16-year-old forward Tynan Lawrence, meanwhile, has committed to Boston University. Lawrence, the younger brother of former Sea Dogs forward Josh Lawrence, was a first-round pick of the Chicoutimi Sagueneens in this year's draft.