(Photo Courtesy: Vicki Brown, MyLight Sports Photography)
PRINCE GEORGE – Prince George Spruce Kings forward Austin Fraser (’03) recently announced he’s committed to Lindenwood University, an NCAA Division I hockey program.
Lindenwood University is located in St. Charles, Missouri, a northwestern suburb of St. Louis. The Lions are currently competing in their first season as a varsity program. The program had won four club National Championships prior to its promotion ahead of the 2022-23 season.
“On the recruiting side of things, it was unreal from Lindenwood,” said Fraser on his recent recruitment trip to the Midwestern United States. “They kept everything black and white and were honest with my questions, which made me that much more comfortable in making a decision. Overall, it was a bit of a stressful and nervous process but with the support from my family, team, advisor, and Lindenwood’s faculty, I knew this is a place where I’d be able to succeed in the future.”
On March 23, 2022, Lindenwood officially announced that its men’s ice hockey team would join Division I in the fall. The team finished its final club season with a 22–3 record and won its fourth American Collegiate Hockey Association National Championship.
“We are very proud of Austin,” stated Spruce Kings head coach Alex Evin. “He and his family are very deserving of this achievement. Since joining our program last fall as an 18-year-old, we have witnessed Austin consistently work to improve each and every day both on and off the ice. He is a great teammate and always shows up to the rink every day ready to give his best.”
In 40 games this season, the 19-year-old has scored 10 goals and 18 assists (28 points). He currently leads the team in power-play goals (five) and ranks fourth on the team in overall scoring. Last season, Fraser played in 44 games and put up 13 goals and one assist (14 points).
“We are thrilled for Austin,” said Spruce Kings general manager Mike Hawes. “He is a very effective player for us and is a great person and teammate. He’s very deserving of this commitment”
The Spruce Kings are proud of Austin for this achievement as he looks towards the future of his hockey-playing career, and we look forward to his further contributions to our organization.
