Austin Bruins forward Jared Christy has announced his intention to play collegiate hockey at the University of New England, a Division III school.

Christy, 21, spent the better part of two seasons in the NAHL playing 83 total games between the Odessa Jackalopes in Texas and the Austin Bruins. While in Austin, the California native registered 13 points (4 goals, 9 assists) in 21 games. Christy finished with 50 points in 2018-19 and ranked second on the Bruins in that category.

“The NAHL is one of the best junior hockey leagues to play in and me playing in two different divisions really taught me a lot of things and improved my game in a big way,” Christy said in a press release. “Austin is a great place to play junior hockey, I had a blast in that town for the four months I was there. Not only were my teammates and coaches amazing, but the fans and community were welcoming and caring.”

With Christy’s commitment, all of the players who finished their final junior season with the Bruins have announced their intentions for collegiate hockey, including Lane Krenzen (Denver), Terry Ryder (Adrian), Dante Zapata (Utica), Andy Willis (St. Thomas), and Kyle Herbster (Milwaukee School of Engineering).

“I will continue to become a better person on and off the ice at the University of New England,” Christy said. “And I will take everything that I learned in my couple years in junior hockey to college and beyond.”