Kyle Gaffney Announces Division I Commitment
April 5, 2021 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Aberdeen Wings News Release
Aberdeen Wings Forward Kyle Gaffney has announced his commitment to play Division I Hockey for the University of Alaska Fairbanks begining in the fall of 2022. The 6' 165LB Gaffney from Plymouth, MI is in his first season with the Wings, and has 1 goal and 12 assists and is a +14 plus minus in 32 games played. The previous two seasons Kyle played for Detroit Catholic Central, playing in 48 games and recording 26 goals and 49 assists. During that time Kyle also played in NAPHL showcase tournaments with MDHL 18U AAA (Michigan Development High School). Kyle added 8 goals and 8 assists in 8 games played. He was a member of the 2018-2019 USHS Michigan State Championship Team and during the 2019-2020 season was names USHS Michigan All State Division I First Team.
"Kyle is an extremely smart hockey player that thrives at making plays. Throughout his career, he has consistently been able to show up at big times. This season has been no different, and he has become a big piece of the Aberdeen Wings." Wings Head Coach & GM Scott Langer
"I am honored to announce my commitment to play Division I College Hockey at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. I would like to thank my family, friends, coaches, teammates, billet family and everyone else who has helped me get here!" Kyle Gaffney
Kyle will join former Wings players; Riley Murphy, Antonio Di Paolo, Jakob Breault and current Wings Natan Vertes, Payton Matsui & Cade Neilson in Alaska fall of 2022.
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