Despite no hockey being played for the last week because of the coronavirus, there are three more college commits to report, involving local players or colleges. BC High senior center Matt Keohane committed to play college hockey at Assumption College, it was announced Wednesday. Keohane, an ’01 from Quincy, Mass., was a four-year varsity player...
Despite no hockey being played for the last week because of the coronavirus, there are three more college commits to report, involving local players or colleges.
BC High senior center Matt Keohane committed to play college hockey at Assumption College, it was announced Wednesday.
Keohane, an ’01 from Quincy, Mass., was a four-year varsity player for John Flaherty’s Eagles. He was part of two Super 8 championship teams in 2018 and 2019.
As a senior in 2019-20, Keohane finished with 14 goals and 15 assists for 29 points during the regular season.
Former Salisbury star heading to NMU
Center Brett Willits, who played at Salisbury from 2016 through 2018, has committed to play college hockey at Northern Michigan.
The London, Ontario, native spent the past two seasons playing in the BCHL with the Chilliwack Chiefs. In 2019-20, Willits, a '99, put up 12 goals and 22 assists in 58 games. Willits was a solid contributor for Andrew Will’s teams at Salisbury.
American International lands Grounds
American International received a commitment from Fargo Force center Aaron Grounds, it was announced recently. The ’99 from White Bear Lake, Minn., had previously committed to Ohio State.
In 45 USHL games this season, Grounds racked up 12 goals and four assists. He’ll come to Springfield with 129 USHL games under his belt.
Bruins add free agent
The Boston Bruins signed Minnesota Duluth captain Nick Wolff to a NHL entry-level contract, it was announced Wednesday.
The Eagan, Minn., native helped the Bulldogs win NCAA championships in 2018 and 2019. The 6-foot-5 defenseman will add some serious toughness to the Bruins’ organization. While his skating still needs improvement, he’s a winner and will bring a physical presence. He’ll almost certainly start his professional career with the Providence Bruins, Boston’s AHL affiliate.
