Chad Catt commits to U-M
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.”
Catt is the man!!!!!
What a deserving young man! Hey, did Lake Superior get the booby prize in Nick Kossoff?
Keep up the great work ethic, postive attitude Chad, there is no doubt in my mind that with your attitude you will battle for the starting Goalie at Mich, it will be great to follow you where ever you go
super job kitty catt!!!! great opportunity to play for one of the greatest college coaches of all time….keep it up, Chad