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Player On Norwalk Hockey Team Commits To College Program
Team Captain Tyler Buonopane has committed to the NCAA III's team in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Press release from CT RoughRiders:
March 19, 2021
The Connecticut RoughRiders of the Eastern Hockey League (EHL) forward and team captain Tyler Buonopane from North Andover, MA has committed to the NCAA III's Lake Forest in Lake Forest, IL members of the NCHA (Northern Collegiate Hockey Association) for the Fall of 2021.
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Buonopane led the RoughRiders in scoring this season with 21 goals and 34 assists in 37 games played.
“Tyler is genuine offensive forward with nice speed on the attack. He has strong offensive instincts and has a nose for the net. He was quite effective on even strength, power play and short-handed situations while with the RoughRiders,” said CT RoughRiders Head Coach Eric Lind.
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We wish him the best of luck next season with the Lake Forest Foresters where he will join former RoughRiders Cullen Kane and Connor Sullivan Congratulations to Tyler and his family!
The Connecticut RoughRiders® are based out of the SoNo Ice House in Norwalk, Connecticut. The CT RoughRiders® are members the Eastern Hockey League (EHL). The CT RoughRiders® are affiliates of the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders® - members of the United States Hockey League® (USHL) since 1999. The CT RoughRiders® number one goal is the development of our players not only on the ice but also off the ice and advancing them to the next level.
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