Chad Catt Committed to the University of Michigan
April 20, 2015 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Soo Eagles News Release
Soo Eagles goalie Chad Catt has committed to play for the University of Michigan Wolverines effective the 2015-2016 season, HockeyNewsNorth.com has confirmed.
The 1994 birth-year, puck-stopping sensation led the Eagles to a third-place, regular-season finish in the North Division of the North American Hockey League after being acquired from the Aberdeen Wings at the February 6 trade deadline.
Catt had a 7-4-3 record with a .920 save percentage and 2.25 goals against average after joining the Eagles from Aberdeen, where he had played parts of three NAHL seasons.
A native Michigander, Catt has carried his regular-season play into the playoffs.
In a three-game, opening-round sweep of the Keystone Ice Miners, Catt stopped 104 of 106 shots for a .981 save percentage and 0.65 goals against average.
In getting a Division 1, Big 10 commitment to play at prestigious U of M, Catt's hard work has paid off, according to Eagles coach-general manager Bruno Bragagnolo.
"I have been coaching a long time, 35 years now, and I have never had a goalie who has the work ethic and commitment to excellence that Chad has," said Bragagnolo.
"Not only is Chad a great goalie, he's a great kid," said Bragagnolo. "We couldn't be happier for him."
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