Aberdeen forward Gullichsen makes NCAA commitment

The Aberdeen Wings, proud members of the North American Hockey League (NAHL), are pleased to announce that Top Prospects forward Alexander Gullichsen has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Utica College.

The 6'3/195 lbs. forward from Turku, Finland played in 58 games for the Wings during the 2022-23 season totaling 18 goals and 17 assists for 35 points.

Gullichsen, 20, also represented the Wings in the 2023 NAHL Top Prospects Tournament this past February, earning one assist in two games played.  For his efforts, he was named NAHL Central Division Star of the Week twice (December 12-18 & February 6-12).  

"Alexander is a gifted two way forward that will help a solid team like Utica win games.  He is a passionate player and works at his game every day," said Wings Head Coach & GM Scott Langer

Utica is a DIII School for hockey and plays out of the United Collegiate Hockey Conference.  They are located in Utica, NY they ended the 2023-24 season with a 25-3-1 overall record including going a perfect 20-0-0 in conference play earning them a regular season and UCHC Tournament titles.  Their season came to an end with a 4-5 OTL to the University of New England in the NCAA Tournament.  

"Proud and super honored of this opportunity to play and further my education at a university like Utica!  Go Pioneers!" said Gullichsen.

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