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Northford Hockey Player Commits to Plymouth State University
The Connecticut Oilers Eastern Hockey League team's Christian La Croix has committed to the NCAA III's Plymouth State University Panthers.

From the Connecticut Oilers: The Connecticut Oilers Eastern Hockey League Premier (EHLP) team’s Christian La Croix, forward, 96’, from Northford, CT has committed to NCAA III's Plymouth State University Panthers (MASCAC - Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference) in Plymouth, NH for the Fall of 2017.
This 2016-17 season La Croix has been in a leadership position as one of the teams alternate captains. He has grown tremendously as a player since coming to the Oilers both on and off the ice.
“We are very proud of Christian making the jump to collegiate college. His puck handling skills and his offensive playing sense makes him a very deceptive player on the attack.” says Oilers Head Coach Eric Lind.
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