Brierley commits to Union

by Ryan Fay

Taylor Brierley, a defenseman for the U.S. Hockey League's Cedar Rapids RoughRiders, has committed to Union for the 2017-18 season.

Brierley
(photo: Cedar Rapids RoughRiders)

"I just had my visit there and I really liked it from the get go," Brierley said in a release. "The campus was really nice, [and] it was a smaller school, which was perfect for me. Their rink and campus is unbelievable and has a lot of culture."

The 19-year-old has two goals and 11 assists in 28 games with the RoughRiders this season. He joined the team in November after starting the year with the North American Hockey League's Minnesota Magicians. He had a goal and four assists in 19 games with the Magicians prior to the move.

The 5-foot-10, 170-pounder had seven assists in 57 contests with the Magicians last season. 

"We are very happy for Taylor," said RoughRiders head coach Mark Carlson. "Union has a great tradition and combination of strong academics and a first class hockey program. A great fit on both sides."

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