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The Florida Eels are excited to announce the college commitment of Premier Defenseman Landen Engles to Cleary University for the fall 2024-2025 season. Engles joined the Eels program in 2020 and remained an essential member of the Eels family for four seasons. Landen started his junior career with the Florida Eels Elite, where he became a grounding force and leader, earning the tile of Captain. It was with his determination, hard work, and skills that he worked his way to a top defensive spot on the Florida Eels Premier team. Although, a foundational member and leader on the Eels Premier, Engles continued to play a mentoring role amongst the Eels Elite, helping guide, motivate and inspire alike. Over the course of his four years with the Florida Eels Engles played in 121 games, scored 32 goals, had 72 assists with a total of 114 points.

Landen Engles states that he fondly remembers the time he spent with his teammates, and the memories he created with the boys. Engles appreciated the family like culture that the Eels cultivated, allowing the players to not only play the sport they love but truly feel like they are part of something bigger. It was that same culture that drew him to Cleary University. Visiting the campus, Landen quickly felt like it was “home”. It was then that he made his decision to join the University to continue his collegiate hockey career and gain an education in Business and finance.

Engles South Dakota original native, migrated to Southwest Florida with his family, where he joined the Eels program. Engles, is thankful for the tremendous support of his family, who continue to support his goals and dreams of playing college hockey. Landen knows that is because of their support that he was able to pursue the training and develop into the player he has become. Landen is excited about joining the Cleary family next season, and knows that his family will continue to support him, from Florida.

The Florida Eels know that Landen will continue to be an exemplary example of commitment, dedication, hard work and leadership amongst his new teammates. We wish him all the best in his colligate hockey experience and look forward to following his journey.

The Florida Eels coaches brought 3 teams to Massachusetts to compete in the Pro Am Pre Draft. The players get the chance to practice and scrimmage before the actual showcase games. The Eels brought its coaching staff as well as coaches from Canada and college coaches to assist with the weekend games. The players were not only there to compete on the 9 showcase games gaining exposure and visibility in front of over 100 college and junior coaches. The Eels also use this forum as a tryout for next season’s Eels Premier and Elite teams. The Eels coaches were extremely pleased with some of the players who joined us These were very tough games as the competition was against top teams in Canada and across the USA.

Florida Eels are excited to announce that Premier Goaltender Tobias Bell, commits to Towson University for the fall of 2024-2025. Bell joined the Florida Eels Premier in 2022, playing in 37 games, with 26 wins, and 7 losses in his two seasons. Bell was an influential member of the Premier team.

New York native will head Maryland, to attend Towson University in the fall after two years in Florida. Bell is very excited to play at the University and gain be apart of the campus and community. With his enthusiastic nature, Bell will add a spark and light the way for the Towson community.

Bell knows that it was his family’s support that allowed him to pursue his dreams, goals and passions, without it he would not be where he is today. Tobias enjoyed his time playing for the Eels and has many fond memories over the two seasons he was apart of the Eels community.

The Florida Eels are extremely excited for Tobias, and wish him the very best at Towson next season.

Florida Eels are excited to announce the college commitment of Premier Defenseman Braeden Bzovey to SUNY Oswego for the fall 2024-2025 season. Bzovey joined the Florida Eels in 2021 where he played in over 61 games, scored 6 goals, 27 assists and had a total of 33 points.

Canadian native moved to Florida to persue his junior hockey dreams. Bzovey spent the time, and gave the dedication to transform into one of the Premier teams top defensemen over the course of his time with the Florida Eels. Bzovey’s work ethic propelled him to take major strides from a leading point man on the Florida Eels Elite to a power defenseman on the Premier.

Bzovey credits his success to the support of his family, in allowing him to chase his dreams of playing junior hockey, and now attend college in the states. Bzovey will head to New York this fall, to attend Oswego. He is extremely excited to participate in their hockey program and gain an exceptional education from their university.

The Florida Eels wish Braeden much success in his collegiate hockey career! We know he will continue to represent the Eels family, and we look forward to seeing what he accomplishes.

The Florida Eels are very excited to announce the college commitment of Premier Forward Sebastian Potter to Indiana Tech for the fall 2024-2025 season. Potter joined the Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings in 2022, before joining the Florida Eels Premier in 2023. Join his time with the USPHL Potter played in 88 games, scored 24 goals, had 41 assists with a total of 65 points.

Potter a play maker for the Florida Eels will be heading to Indiana Tech in the fall. Sebastian is excited to start his collegiate hockey career and earn his degree from Indiana Tech. He looks forward to being apart of the team and the college atmosphere. Potter’s dedication and commitment over the course of the season was unparalleled and we have no doubt he will show this same dedication to the community of Indiana Tech.

Michigan native credits his success and ability to achieve his goals to the support of his family. Potter states it is with their support that he has been able to focus, and achieve all that he has put his mind too.

The Florida Eels are extremely happy for Potter as he embarks on his new adventure and wish him the very best at Indiana Tech.

The Florida Eels are excited to announce that four of the Florida Eels Elite players have been selected for the USPHL’s Florida Divisional Allstars: Forward Fynn O’Neill (Purdue Northwest Univeristy), Forward Alex Cochran, Forward Zayn Haddon-Harris, and Defenseman Sean Burke (Elon Unversity).

The Florida Eels are proud of all of our Elite players and their tremendous efforts this season. The Elite team worked extremely hard throughout the course of the year, and has a fire to come back even stronger this upcoming year. With that, we look forward to a great upcoming season.

For the full story of the USPHL’s Florida Divisional All Star Selects, be sure to visit www.usphl.com

Florida Eels are excited to announce that four players from the Florida Eels Premier team were selected for the USPHL Florida Divisional All Stars: Forward Noah Trathen, Forward Jared Salminen, Defenseman Maverick Crupi and Defenseman Brayden Goddard.

The Eels Premier team was exceptionally talented and proved to be among the the most competitive finishing as Semi-Finalists at the 2024 USPHL Nationals. All Eels coaches, players and staff worked exceptionally hard to help the players reach their goals.

We are extremely proud of the accomplishments of all our players including the four chosen for the USPHL Florida Divisional All Stars.

For full story visit www.usphl.com

Florida Eels are excited to announce the college commitment of Premier Defenseman Chaseton Sieling to Kent State University for the 2024-2025 season. Sieling joined the Eels in 2023 where he played in 28 games, had 3 goals, 1 assist, with a total of 4 points. Chaseton’s positive persona was felt by all his Eels teammates, coaching staff and administration staff.

The London, Ontario native is very excited about his future with the hockey program, and receiving his education at Kent State. Sieling will be joining fellow Eels Alumni Bryson Miller and former player and Elite Head Coach Alex Sanchez at the University this Fall.

Chaseton is a very determined young man with an incredible work ethic to get the job accomplished, Kent State University is lucky to have him join their community. The Florida Eels are extremely proud of Chaseton and wish him all the best in his hockey and academic future at Kent State University.