The Tampa Bay Lightning announced today that forward Dominic James has been recalled from their AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch.
James, 23, was originally a draft pick of the Chicago Blackhawks at the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, selected in the sixth round, 173rd overall. The selection was made after James’ freshman season at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, where he scored six goals and 18 points in 39 games and helped the school win its third NCHC Tournament title.
After his freshman season, James quickly grew into a key player in Duluth. He was tied for the team lead in scoring as a sophomore with 28 points in 35 games. Although he missed almost all of 2023-24 after undergoing shoulder surgery, he rebounded very well in 2024-25. James led Duluth in scoring with 30 points in 35 g