The Soo Eagles are a junior “A” hockey team located in Sault Ste. Marie. Although the Eagles are in the Eastern Upper Peninsula, it’s players have gone on to play college hockey all over the state.
Denver Pierce played on the west side of the U.P. at Northern Michigan. Chase Gamelin stayed in the Sault competing for Lake Superior State. Jared VanWormer traveled down state joining Ferris State. Goalie Chad Catt earned a scholarship from Michigan. Chase Matson went to Adrian College after completing his Eagles career.
Gamelin, Matson and Pierce all had similar careers point wise as an Eagle while Jared VanWormer produced 143 points. Chad Catt still managed to get his name on the scoresheet as a goalie assisting on one goal.
Above is a timeline featuring the duration of those five players during their junior “A” hockey careers. Most players had a three-year career in the NAHL, but Matson only played two seasons.
Who is the best player in Eagles history? VanWormer scored the goals, Pierce and Gamelin brought the physicality, Matson skated with speed and Catt was a brick-wall in the net.
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