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North Branford Hockey Player Commits to Suffolk University

The Connecticut Oilers Eastern Hockey League Premier team's Kade McCartin has committed to Suffolk University in Boston for fall 2017.

From the Connecticut Oilers: The Connecticut Oilers Eastern Hockey League Premier (EHL-P) team’s Kade McCartin, defenseman, 96’, from North Branford, CT has committed to NCAA III's Suffolk University in Boston (CCC) in MA for the Fall of 2017.

This was McCartin’s second season with the CT Oilers EHL Premier. Kade was a tough hold-down defender with a super accurate first pass. “Kade was very disciplined in his defensive role as a CT Oiler in protecting the house.” said Oilers Head Coach Eric Lind. “Kade will be bringing that defensive stability to the Rams next season.”

We wish him the best of luck next season with the Rams. Congratulations to Kade and his family!

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The Connecticut Oilers® are based out of the Louis Astorino Ice Arena in Hamden, Connecticut. The CT Oilers® are members the Eastern Hockey League (EHL) for Junior "A".

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