An Alberni Valley Bulldogs rookie has committed to play college hockey.
The Bulldogs announced on Tuesday, Feb. 9 that 2004-born forward Ethan Bono has committed to NCAA Div. 1 hockey at Merrimack College in Massachusetts for the 2022-2023 season.
The Bulldogs rookie posted three goals and two assists in 13 games during the Bulldogs’ extended training camp in late 2020.
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Originally from Port McNeill, Bono came to the Bulldogs as a highly-touted recruit after a record-setting season with the Elite 15 squad at the Pacific Coast Academy in Victoria.
“I am extremely honoured and excited to announce my commitment to play Division 1 hockey at Merrimack College,” Bono posted on Facebook. “Thanks to my family, friends, coaches, and teammates for all the help along the way.”
At 6-foot-three, Bono projects to be an impact body when he heads to Merrimack down the road.