Lawrence Academy forward Riley Duran commits to Providence

Riley Duran has gone from Woburn High to Malden Catholic to Lawrence Academy in the past three years. (courtesy photo)

Certain players seem like perfect fits for a specific program. That’s particularly true in the case of Woburn, Mass., native Riley Duran, who, on Monday morning, announced his commitment to play college hockey at Providence College.

Duran, who just last week was named one of the top uncommitted '02 forwards in New England, has a playing style that will mesh well with the brand of hockey played by Providence coach Nate Leaman.

“I chose Providence College because of the commitment of excellence to both the hockey program and academics,” said Duran. “The structure of a big-time program in a small-school environment led by Coach Leaman and a top-notch staff all contributed to my decision.”