Glance signs with Sea Dogs

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Jamie Glance is officially a Saint John Sea Dog.

After months of speculation, the Sea Dogs announced Saturday – on July 4, fittingly – that the American forward has been signed to a QMJHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.

Glance, who will turn 18 in September, just completed his second and final season with the USNTDP. He's projected to be a first-round pick in next year's NHL Draft.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Jamie to the Sea Dogs,” said Sea Dogs president and general manager Trevor Georgie in a news release. “Jamie is an offensive weapon. He is a pure goal-scorer. He will be a great addition to our team and elevate others around him. He wants to win in Saint John, and after completing two years with the NTDP, this is the natural next step for him.”

Glance led the USNTDP under-18 team in scoring last season, posting 23 goals and 33 assists in 62 games. He also appeared in five games at the IIHF U18 World Championship, recording a goal and four assists.

Glance was selected by Saint John in the sixth-round of the 2024 QMJHL Entry Draft. A New Hampshire native, Glance is committed to Boston University, a commitment currently scheduled to begin in 2027-28.

While the signing was made official on Saturday, this is not a new development. The signing has been expected to cross the finish line for a few months now.

Obviously, this is a huge addition to Saint John's offense, especially with the expected departure of Olivers Murnieks. It also makes the Sea Dogs one of the most intriguing teams to watch in terms of the NHL Draft with Glance joining forces with Alexis Joseph. There should be no shortage of scouts at TD Station this year.