NEWS RELEASE
NORTHERN ONTARIO JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE
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The Soo Eagles of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League have announced that forward Drew Dellies has committed to Anna Maria College in Paxton, Mass., where he’ll further his education as well as play NCAA Division III hockey in the fall.
Hailing from Marquette, Mich., the 20-year-old Dellies saw action in parts of the three seasons in the NOJHL with the Eagles.
He’s coming off a 2024-25 campaign where he set personal single-season bests in games played (45); goals (10); assists (13); points (23); power play markers (4) and game-winning tallies (2).
Appearing in 86 career contests in the league, he scored 17 times and helped set-up 19 others along the way.
“Drew had an unmatched work ethic and drive that made him a very hard player to compete against,” said Eagles’ general manager Bruno Braganolo.
“His offensive ability as well as his tenacity and heart made him popular with our fans, as did his volunteer work within the community,” added the Michigan Soo GM.
Discussing his NCAA commitment, Dellies offered: “My time with the Eagles allowed me to grow as a player and a person. My teammates, coaches and management staff, plus a great billet family, made it possible for me to achieve my goal of furthering my education and playing college hockey.”
Dellies becomes the sixth member of the Eagles to commit to a college program from this past season.
The Anna Maria AMCATS are members of the 10-school Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference.
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