One of 13 freshmen on the squad ... one of three players from Michigan ... lone player on the team from the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.
BACKGROUND: Born in Detroit, Mich. ... now calls Howell, Mich., home ... 2009 graduate of Detroit Catholic Central ... member of the Honor Roll of four years ... played hockey, football and lacrosse ... served as team captain on the football team where he played linebacker and tight end ... occupied the midfield in lacrosse ... successful hockey career began when he started skating at age 3 and includes being a two-time state champion ... two national championship runner-up finishes ... fourth-place finish at the World Pee Wee Quebec Tournament as a youngster ... Ontario Hockey League draft pick ... earned three Most Valuable Player Awards ... Atlantic Junior Hockey League Rookie All-Star ... last played for head coach Mike Reagan and the Flin Flon Bombers of the SJHL ... son of Jim and Kim McNulty ... has two sisters, Shelby and Brittney ... Brittney is a Navy Corpsman ... James enjoys hunting and fishing ... lists Todd Bertuzzi and Eric Lindros as his favorite athletes.
