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The Soo Eagles of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) have announced that stalwart forward Cooper Fredericks has committed to attend Liberty University where he’ll further his education and continue his playing career at the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division I program.
Leading the Eagles in offensive production and finishing fourth in NOJHL scoring during the 2024-25 season, the 20-year-old Miltona, Minn., product amassed 69 points in 46 games on 33 goals and 36 assists.
His on-ice contributions earned him the Gilles Laperriere Trophy, emblematic of the league’s Most Improved Player Award. He also garnered second team NOJHL All-Star laurels at forward.
Registering 51 more points than he had in his rookie campaign, Fredericks collected a total of 87 points in 75 league contests, notching 45 markers and helping set-up 42 more.
He also scored 10 times on the power play, added five shorthanded efforts and had four game-winners to his credit.
“As our leading scorer this past season, and one of our captains, Cooper brought leadership skills and a compete level that made him one of the top players in the NOJHL,” offered Eagles’ general manager Bruno Bragagnolo.
In announcing his commitment, Fredericks said: “The last two seasons with the Eagles helped me develop as a player and as a person. The whole coaching staff, including my billet, made me feel right at home. The quality of play in the NOJHL helped me to further improve and I’m super excited to continue playing hockey and education at Liberty University.”
Located in Lynchburg, Virginia, the Liberty Flames compete out of the D-I conference of the ACHA.
Fredericks’ teammate in defenceman Luke Russell, earlier committed to the program.
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