Nelson makes ACHA Division I commitment to Grand Canyon University
Wausau, WI – The Wausau Cyclones are proud to announce that forward Ricky Nelson has committed to play Division 1 (ACHA) college hockey at Grand Canyon University. Nelson, a native of Edina, Minnesota played in 86 games during his 2 seasons in Wausau where he scored 40 goals and contributed 62 assists. Nelson finishes his Cyclones career as the franchise all-time leader in points with 102.
“Ricky Nelson is one of the fiercest competitors that I have ever coached. He led by example every single game and grew as a player and human being during his time in Wausau and we couldn’t be happier and prouder that he is continuing his hockey path at Grand Canyon University,” stated Head Coach Nathan Oystrick.
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The Cyclones are members of the North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL), one of three USA Hockey-sanctioned Tier III Junior leagues, serves as one of the top training grounds in the country by providing the best coaching, exposure and developmental vehicles available for student-athletes in its classification. The primary mission of the NA3HL is to provide a structured developmental environment for student-athletes who have aspirations of playing in the NAHL or United States Hockey League and eventually the NCAA or American College Hockey Association. For more information, visit wausaucyclones.com
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