Pirko commits to Dutchmen for 2018-19

by Ryan Fay

Ben Pirko, a defenseman for the Selects Academy at South Kent School under-16 National team, announced his commitment to Union College on Wednesday.

"Proud and honored to announce my commitment to play Division 1 hockey at Union College," the 16-year-old said in a tweet.

He is expected to join the Dutchmen for the 2018-19 season, making him Union's first recruit for that year.

The 6-foot, 150-pounder from Arlington, Virginia had 13 assists in 27 games for Selects, which competes in the United States Premier Hockey League. According to the U.S Hockey Report, Pirko is a "good all-around defenseman" with a "good frame that is very far from being filled out."

Union has been active on the recruiting trail of late. Last week, the Dutchmen snagged a commitment from Youngstown Phantoms forward Justin Cmunt. He is slated to arrive for the 2017-18 season.

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