College Commitments

Congratulation to Mission Alumni RYAN KROLL on your commitment to play D1 College Hockey for UMass Lowell! Ryan aligns his game with the old school defenseman. He’s a shot blocking, hard-hitting, make you pay a price for standing in front of the net – defensman. Ryan brings leadership qualities on and off the ice. Congrats…

Congratulations to Missions 16U Ryan Aaronson on his commitment to play D1 Hockey at Harvard Unviversity. Ryan is a smart, 200ft forward. He’s a true goal scorer with an elite shot that can score from all areas. Ryan’s hard work and dedication to the game, on and off the ice, will continue to give him…

Congratulations to Missions 16U Nick Knutson on his commitment to play D1 Hockey at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Nick plays a hard physical game with a propensity for getting to the paint. His skill and high hockey IQ make him an invaluable player on any team. His style is a throwback to the big…

NHL NEWS – Color of Hockey: Japanese American forward was named 2022-23 Atlantic Hockey Association Rookie of the Year William Douglas (NHL.com) Max Itagaki said he sometimes thought about his great grandfather while playing his freshman season for the United States Military Academy at West Point. Frank Takao Okada served in World War II in…

Chicago Mission congratulates forward Brynn Levinson on her commitment to Robert Morris University. Brynn began playing hockey at age 4, and has played 6 seasons with the Mission. Her top hockey memory is her hat trick against Shattuck St Mary. Leading the Mission to a 7-0 victory on Shattuck’s home ice. Brynn is a 5…

Chicago Mission congratulates senior forward Olivia Montembeault on her commitment to Connecticut College. Olivia’s parents first put her in skates at 2. She skated with the Mission for 6 years. Her best hockey memory is her bronze medal at Nationals in California. “Although it wasn’t the outcome we wanted, it was so much fun to…

Mission congratulates senior goaltender Shira Wein on her commitment to Elmira College. Shira began playing at 11 years old and is in her 4th season at the Mission. She says “Mission has helped develop me. I have loved playing at this high level of hockey and have made some lifelong friends.” Shira’s highlights included several…

Chicago Mission congratulates senior forward Lindsey Smolen on her commitment to Robert Morris University in Pennsylvania. Lindsey has been with the Mission for 8 years. She says “Mission has taught me about hard work and that goals aren’t achieved without it. It’s also shown me that a bunch of girls from all different backgrounds can…

Mission congratulates senior forward Natalie Fu on her commitment to Amherst College. Natalie started playing hockey at 8. She has played 3 years at the Mission after moving from California. When asked about her hockey memories Natalie said “Playing at my first ever National tournament in a Mission jersey in 2021 was a special experience.…