LEAMINGTON, ONTARIO – For the second time this season, a Leamington Flyer has announced their commitment to playing NCAA Division I hockey.
Forward, Brody Cook has selected the University of Massachusetts to continue his academic and athletic career.
“I’m grateful for the support of the Leamington Flyers organization, coaches and fans for supporting me so far this season,” Cook comments. “It has been my goal to commit and play Division I hockey. They have been a big part of my development as a player and I’m excited to take the next steps in my hockey journey.”
A Birmingham, Michigan native, Cook has had an outstanding rookie season for Leamington, sitting 3rd in team scoring with 11 goals and 17 assists for 28 points in 32 games.
Those totals are also enough to put him 6th in OJHL rookie scoring.
“This is a great accomplishment for Brody and his family,” Flyers head coach, Dale Mitchell says. “He is committing to a great school and hockey program. Brody knows the work doesn’t stop and we are going to be here to continue his progress to be ready for the NCAA.”
The University of Massachusetts Minutemen play in the Hockey East Conference and have a storied history that goes back to the program’s first season in 1908.
The program has made five NCAA tournament appearances, including last season.
UMass has also made the Frozen Four twice and won the NCAA D1 men’s hockey championship in 2021.
With this announcement, Cook now joins the list of 10 Leamington Flyers who have made NCAA commitments in the last five seasons.
He and the Leamington Flyers are back in action tomorrow night in Georgetown for a 5:30pm contest.
The Flyers’ next home game is Thursday, December 12th when they host the Buffalo Jr Sabres at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre at 7:10pm.
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