Chippewa Forward Jalbert makes NCAA DI Commitment
Photo Credit: Heidi Christopher
The Chippewa Steel of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) are proud to announce that forward Connor Jalbert has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey for Army West Point in the Atlantic.
First-year skater in the NAHL, Jalbert will be skating with the Knights in West Point, New York in the 2026-2027 season. The Marblehead, Massachusetts native is a 5’11 lefty. He started the year with the Anchorage Wolverines and laced up in 22 games. While with the Wolverines, he found the back of the net seven times while producing six assists. One of his goals was named as the decider in a contest and Jalbert features a +9 rating.
In December, the ‘05 skater was traded to the Chippewa Steel at the end of December. Once he joined the Steel, he hit the ice for 32 contests. Jalbert found the back of the net 11 times and produced 26 assists. Two of his goals were named the game-winning goal while four of his goals were scored on the man advantage. Jalbert ranks third on his team with his 18 goals, 32 assists, and 50 total points on the year. He sits first overall on Chippewa with a +15 rating.
Jalbert shares his excitement to join the Black Knights in the fall.
“I am honored to announce my commitment to play Division I college hockey at Army West Point. I would like to thank God, my family, friends, teammates, coaches, advisor, and everyone else who has helped me along the way.”
Head Coach of the Steel, Steve Dougherty, explains what he has seen from Jalbert this season and what impact he will make at West Point.
“Our staff could not be more proud of Connor’s recent commitment to play at West Point. He’ll make an immediate impact once he arrives on campus. Connor’s playmaking ability is extremely impressive, making it very easy to compliment an elite level scorer with how he’s able to create plays.”
Jalbert is the seventh member of the Chippewa Steel to make a Division I hockey college commitment.
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