The Merritt Centennials are pleased to announce the commitment of forward Cade Gleekel to the St. Lawrence University Saints for the 2017-18 season.
“We’re happy for Cade to commit to the Saints program. It’s still early here in the season, but I believe the staff at St. Lawrence is receiving a great player and a great person,” said Cents General Manager and Head Coach Joe Martin.
“We look forward to having Cade play in Merritt this season.”
Gleekel, 18, joins the Centennials from Benilde-St. Margaret’s School in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. The Minneapolis native had a very solid season in US High School hockey in 2015-16, posting 58 points (22 goals, 36 assists) in 23 games. In 132 career USHS games over four seasons, Gleekel totalled 171 points (78 goals, 93 assists).
Gleekel is the fourth player on this season’s Centennials roster to secure an NCAA scholarship.
St. Lawrence University is located in Canton, New York and was founded in 1856.
The Saints Men’s Hockey Team has won the ECAC championship six times and notable alumni include Mike Keenan, Ray Shero and Bill Torrey.
