Growing up just 25 miles outside of Boston, Cam Lund couldn’t wait to play hockey in the city famous for it. 

“I started playing hockey when I was 2 years old,” said Lund, a junior forward on Northeastern’s men’s ice hockey team. “That’s when my dad first put me on skates.” Now, 18 years later, he’s one of the Huskies’ highest scorers with 79 career points. After being drafted 34th overall in the second round by the San Jose Sharks in 2022 he’s the first Husky drafted to the Sharks in over 10 years.

“It was always my dream to play hockey in Boston. I always wanted my friends [and] family nearby. I wanted them to come to all my games,” Lund said. Now, he’s able to play at the next level just an hour from his hometown in Bridgewater.

Entering high school, Lund played for Cushing Academy in Ashburnham, Mass. for two years and for the Boston Junior Bruins during the pandemic before entering the United States Hockey League, or USHL. He landed a spot on the Green Bay Gamblers during the USHL draft  and played 62 games with the team before coming to play for the Huskies.

Lund came to Boston in 2022 ready for action. His freshman season he was named to the Hockey East All-Rookie Team after he recorded 23 points with seven goals and 16 assists, and Lund scored his first career hat trick against the Boston College Eagles. During his sophomore season, he recorded 11 goals and 19 assists. 

This season, Lund was named assistant captain and has so far earned nine goals, two of which were game-winning. Most recently, he was named Hockey East Player of the Month in December 2024.

Men’s ice hockey head coach Jerry Keefe has seen firsthand how Lund has stepped up in his three years as a Husky. 

“He has really taken a step trying to dominate practice, not just go out there and do what’s asked of him,” Keefe said. “I think that’s a sign of a kid that’s really maturing into his own as a player.”

The Huskies’ captain and junior forward Jack Williams said he sees Lund’s growth from the perspective of a peer. “From a leadership standpoint, he’s taking massive, massive steps,” Williams said. 

Affectionately known as “Lundy” on the team, Lund has maintained his lighthearted demeanor even as his responsibilities have grown. 

“He just brings a happy presence to the rink every day. Whenever there’s an intense moment, he’s always there to lighten it up,” Williams said.

Keefe agreed that Lund adds necessary comedic relief to the tough sport. 

“He’s a guy that can bust chops, and [the team] can bust chops with him, and it’s always back and forth in a really funny way with his team, on and off the rink,” Keefe said. 

When asked to describe Lund in three words, Keefe answered in an unexpected trilogy: “Funny, fast, DoorDash — he has some obsession,” Keefe said. 

Lund is also a devoted teammate, using his talents and funny nature to unite the team and build a culture that lasts.

“Everyone here has such a close brotherhood, and I know I’ll have all of these friends for the rest of my life,” said Lund, thinking back on moments with his teammates through his years at Northeastern. 

“Living in the moment, not trying to get too far ahead of myself, especially when it comes to hockey, working as hard as I can to achieve my goals,” said Lund as he reflected on how his commitment to the game has made his dreams a reality. He understands the work is not over yet, hoping to continue his momentum into his professional career while taking in every moment playing for the Huskies. 

“Just playing with him, he can turn nothing into anything on the ice,” Williams said.

Being in Boston has brought Lund the Boston hockey experience he always wanted. 

“The opportunity that Northeastern provides for all their players, [from] getting to play to wear[ing] the Northeastern jersey is super special, [plus] the history behind Matthews and the Doghouse,” Lund said. 

For this year’s fast-approaching Beanpot tournament, Lund is nothing if not confident. “It’s my third year now, won two, so I’m hoping to keep the streak of winning.” The Huskies will face the No. 1 Boston College Eagles in the semifinals Feb. 3 at TD Garden. Northeastern and Boston College have each won one game in their two matchups this season, driving the Huskies to want to dominate the ice this time around. 

Lund’s hunger for winning and the urgency he has developed will help drive his success past Northeastern, Keefe said. “[The coaches and I] take a lot of pride in this program of helping develop players like Lundy,” Keefe said. “Our model is important: culture, development, championships — we know Lundy will continue this after he moves on.”

Lund’s career has consisted of him using his raw talent to push himself into an up-and-coming hockey star. 

“He’s now not a ‘good’ player in college hockey,” Keefe said. “He’s a really high-end player in college hockey, it’s a credit to him because he’s worked at it.”