The Florida Eels Hits Another Milestone as it Announces Liam O’Gwen Commitment to the University of Colorado ACHA Division I for the Fall 2021 This commitment marks the Eels 268 college commitment.

Florida Eels netminder Liam O’Gwen, from New Jersey,  will call home to  the University of Colorado Boulder for his 4 year college career and that is where he will sport his college hockey action for their ACHA Div. 1 program. Liam is 6’0” 180 LBS has good size to his game. He catches right and causes nightmares to opposing goalies. He is a hybrid style netminder. He did very well for the Eels Premier team where he  where he earned 13 wins and 7 losses for a 2.70 GAA and Sav% of .917 He had some impressive wins against the Atlanta Madhatters, the Jr Blades, the Connecticut Junior Rangers, the New York Aviators the Tampa Juniors and the Carolina Hurricanes.  At the Florida Showcase in December, Liam stole the show. He stood out in all 4 games with incredible performances in each game.

Liam played an important role in the Eels winning season. No doubt his performances caught the eye of a number of college coaches, and he had a number of options  to choose from. But the University of Colorado Boulder opportunity was ripe, and it felt good for him. He is excited to join their program.

As a goalie, Liam  is  cool calm and poised in net. He has excellent skill set and tracks the puck very well. He has a lightning fast glove and very strong on rebound control. Despite having another year remaining as a junior player he was determined to start his collegiate career. We wish Liam all the best.