The Chicago Blackhawks are through two days of 2025 Development Camp. After their off-ice event was complete on Tuesday, members of the 2024 NHL Draft class spoke to the media. 

That includes Jack Pridham, who was selected by Chicago in the third round (92nd overall). He spoke about a variety of topics, including his rumored plans for the 2025-26 NHL season. 

Ryan Sikes of Puck Preps reported on Monday night that Pridham would no longer be going to college and that staying in the OHL would be his course of action. 

Ryan Sikes (@rms_hockey) on XNEWS: I am told that 4.5⭐️ forward Jack Pridham is no longer committed to BU. Pridham had 27 goals and 54 points for Kitchener (OHL) last season. 2024 third round pick of the Chicago Blackhawks. 📸: Kitchener Rangers

Pridham confirmed this report. He is no longer going to attend Boston University. Instead, he will sign with the Chicago Blackhawks and go back to the Kitchener Rangers if he doesn't make it to the NHL right out of camp. 

Vinnie Parise (@VinnieParise) on XJack Pridham confirms that he is no longer going to Boston University. He will go back to the Kitchener Rangers if he doesn’t make the Chicago Blackhawks.

In 2024-25, Pridham had a strong rookie year in the OHL. In 48 games played, he scored 27 goals and had 27 assists for 54 points. He wants to go back to where he had success to develop his game further. Kitchener is a high-end program that has developed a lot of prospects throughout the years. 

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