[1] McLain had an excellent sophomore season with the Rivermen, nearly doubling his point total from his rookie year.
Noted as a leader both on and off the ice, McLain served as captain of the team during his senior year, led his team in goals,[2] was in the running for the Hobey Baker Award,[2][3] and was nominated for the Hockey Humanitarian Award due to his time volunteering teaching special-needs students at a local school.
[2][3] After going undrafted in the NHL, and graduating from Bowling Green, McLain made his professional debut for the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League on March 17, 2018, after signing an amateur-tryout with the team.
[7][8] After one season with the Admirals, McLain signed a two-year AHL contract with the Calgary Flames top AHL affiliate, the Calgary Wranglers[9][10] and was noted as a standout of the Flames pre-season training camp for his scoring and physical play.
[11][12] As a free agent from the Wranglers, McLain joined his fourth AHL club, in signing a two-year contract with the Henderson Silver Knights, the primary affiliate to the Vegas Golden Knights, on July 8, 2024.