Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Stenglein Commits To Michigan State

Press Release

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Youngstown Phantoms and head coach Anthony Noreen take great pride in announcing that forward JT Stenglein has committed to play collegiate hockey at Michigan State University starting next fall. Stenglein, 19, is in his third season with Youngstown, and he is the 10th current Phantoms player, and second this season, to commit to play NCAA Division I hockey.
JT Stenglein

“I’m extremely proud and happy for JT,” Noreen said. “He’s really earned this commitment through his hard work and production over the past couple years. Michigan State is one of the premier college programs and it’s a great spot for him to further his career and hopefully lead him to the pro ranks.”

Stenglein scored 31 goals and added 20 assists for 51 points in 2011-12, setting a franchise record for single-season goals. Through 11 games this season the Phantoms assistant captain has registered six goals, five assists and 11 points and was named the USHL CCM Offensive Player of the Week for his four-goal, five-point outburst Oct. 5 at Waterloo.

Additionally, Stenglein was part of the U.S. Junior Select Team that captured gold last weekend at the World Junior A Challenge in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The Greece, N.Y. native scored the game-winning goal in Team USA’s 6-3 win over Canada West in the gold-medal game and finished the tournament with two goals, two assists and four points in four games.

“I want to thank Coach Noreen, the Phantoms staff and my family for all their support,” Stenglein said. “It’s been a long process, but I couldn’t be happier to be able to continue my development at such a prestigious program.”

Michigan State is part of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association, but will join the Big Ten Conference for its inaugural season in 2013-14. The three-time national champion Spartans finished fifth in the CCHA last season en route to their 24th NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament appearance.
Michigan State is currently tied for third in the CCHA with a 3-3-0 conference record and a 4-5-1 overall record.


 (Nathan can be reached at nathanfournier@mainehockeyjournal.com)

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