Minot Forward Batten makes NCAA DI Commitment

The Minot Minotauros of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) are proud to announce that forward Billy Batten has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey for Army West Point in the Atlantic. 

The 5’9 lefty from Pennsylvania will be skating with the Black Knights in the fall. Batten is a first-year skater in the league. The ‘04 skater has laced up in 54 matchups for the Tauros. On the season, he has tallied 20 goals, made 42 assists, and features a +16 rating. Batten has been crucial to winning contests. He leads his squad with six game-winning goals and is tied second with nine power play goals. Additionally, Batten ranks third on his squad with his 42 assists on the year.

Batten shared his excitement to join the program on social media. 

“I am honored to announce my commitment to play Division I hockey and further my academics at Army West Point. Huge thank you to everyone who supported me along the way.”

Head coach of the Minotauros, Cody Campbell, explains why Batten is deserving of this opportunity

"We are extremely proud and excited for Billy. He has played a major role in our team's success this season. His consistency and work ethic will be things that translate immediately to the division one level, specifically the Army hockey program. The Black Knights are getting a person that will embody everything of what it means to be a cadet at West Point. He is someone that will push his fellow cadets and his teammates to be their best every day. Congratulations to Billy and his family on his commitment to Army."

Batten  is the fifth member of the Minot Minotauros  to make a Division I hockey college commitment.

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