Shreveport Alternate Captain Murch makes NCAA Commitment

The Shreveport Mudbugs of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) are proud to announce that defenseman Seth Murch has committed to play NCAA hockey for University of New England in the CNE.

The 6’0 lefty from Lee, New Hampshire, will hit the ice with the Nor’easters in the fall in Maine. Murch is a fourth-year veteran of the NAHL. The ‘04 blueliner hit the ice in 62 contests this past season, tallying 14 goals and 27 assists. The New Hampshire native leads defensemen on his roster in goals, assists, and total points. Four of his goals were named as the decider in contests while three goals were scored on the man advantage. Murch was named as a Top Prospect for the South Division roster at the 2025 Top Prospects Tournament. 

In Murch’s 2023-24 campaign, he started with the Maine Nordiques, skating in 41 contests. The 6’0 lefty produced 10 assists with the Nordiques. He was then acquired by the Shreveport Mudbugs where he laced up in 27 games for the South Division team. He secured seven assists for the Mudbugs.

The Alternate Captain experienced his first full season of the NAHL for the 2022-23 season. Murch played in 64 games for the Nordiques, tallying a goal and seven assists for the team. The 21-year-old made his NAHL debut in the 2021-22 season, skating in nine games for the Nordiques. He scored two goals and made an assist during that nine-game appearance.

Head Coach of the Mudbugs, Jason Campbell, shares more on the impact of Murch for the Mudbugs program.

“When I think of Seth Murch I think of success. No matter what he does or where he ends in hockey or life, this young man will be successful. Great player, that has an offensive touch but became extremely strong defensively.  He’s physically strong and can play through contact, great IQ, and an incredible leader.”

Murch is one of 11 members of the Shreveport Mudbugs to make a college hockey commitment.

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