Steel defenseman Christen makes NCAA DIII Commitment

The Chippewa Steel of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) are proud to announce that defenseman Jack Christen has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for St. Norbert College in the NCHA.

Christen, 20, has been playing in the NAHL dating back to the 2021-22 season. Jack was drafted in the 1st round in the 2021 NAHL Entry Draft by the Odessa Jackalopes, where he spent most of his career. In 135 regular season games for Odessa, Christen tallied 35 points throughout three seasons. 

Midway through this year, the Tomah, Wisconsin native was traded to Chippewa, where he finished out the season and his junior career. In 17 games played for the Steel, Christen logged three goals and three assists. 

Prior to playing in the NAHL, Christen played three seasons for Tomah/Spartah High School and also played for Team Wisconsin from 2018 until 2021. 

Christen will be playing alongside North Iowa Bulls forward Blake Ulve at St. Norbert College next season. He is the 18th player from Chippewa’s roster committed to playing college hockey in the near future. 

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