Firebirds Overage Forward Evan Konyen Commits to Rochester Institute of Technology
December 17, 2024 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Flint Firebirds News Release
Flint Firebirds overage forward Evan Konyen has committed to the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) for the 2025-26 season.
In his first season with the Firebirds after coming over from the Sudbury Wolves in the offseason, Konyen has produced 16 points (6-10-16) over 30 games. Originally drafted by Sudbury in the fourth round, 71st overall, of the 2020 OHL Priority Selection, the 6-foot, 180lb. forward from Pittsburgh, PA, has accumulated 159 points (62-97-159) over 219 regular season games between the Wolves and Firebirds. In addition, Konyen has tallied 10 points (5-5-10) in 13 playoff contests.
Located in Rochester, New York, The Rochester Institute of Technology's men's hockey program is part of Atlantic Hockey (AHA), and it has built a strong reputation in NCAA Division I competition under long-time head coach Wayne Wilson. RIT has won four Atlantic Hockey titles, with the most recent victory in 2024, which secured their spot in the NCAA tournament.
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