NAHL Alumni Represented at 2024 Frozen Four

The NCAA Division I Men’s Frozen Four starts on Thursday, April 11th at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. 

In total, 14 NAHL alumni are on the 4 rosters of teams taking part in the semi final event, and all 4 teams have at least one NAHL alumni. Here is a breakdown of each team with NAHL Alumni: 

Boston College: Will Traeger, Minnesota Wilderness (2019-21)

University of Michigan: Jacob Barczewski, Janesville Jets (2016-17), Noah West, Jamestown Rebels (2018-20), Steve Holtz, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights (2016-17), Brendan Miles, Fairbanks Ice Dogs (2020-22), Joshua Orrico, Janesville Jets (2022-23), Joshua Eernisse, Austin Bruins (2019-20), Chase Pletzke, Lone Star Brahmas (2017-18), Tanner Rowe, Maryland Black Bears (2020-21)

University of Denver: Paxton Geisel, St. Cloud Norsemen (2020-21), Jared Wright, Minot Minotauros (2020-21),  Jack Caruso, Brookings Blizzard, Johnstown Tomahawks, Fairbanks Ice Dogs (2018-2020)

Boston University: Henry Graham, Springfield Jr. Blues (2018-20), Max Lacroix, Colorado Grit (2023-24), Thomas Jarman, Maryland Black Bears (2018-21)

Winners of Frozen Four semifinals will advance to the National Championship game on April 13th. The entire championship uses a single-elimination format. 

The only other junior league in North America with more alumni playing in the NCAA Division I Championship Tournament than the NAHL is the USHL. In addition, 38% of freshmen playing NCAA Division I hockey are alumni of the NAHL.