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Eric DeDobbelaer To Join Massachusetts Hockey For 2021-22
May 27, 2021 | Hockey
The 5-10, 165-pound right shot forward comes to UMass from the Brantford 99ers out of the OJHL
AMHERST, Mass. – University of Massachusetts hockey welcomes 5-10, 165-pound right shot forward Eric DeDobbelaer to its incoming class for 2021-22, it was announced on Thursday. DeDobbelaer joins the Minutemen out of the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) where he played 114 games for the Brantford 99ers. He is the second new addition to the UMass roster for the upcoming season, joining graduate transfer forward Matt Baker.
"Eric is a Brantford, Ontario native who competes, goes to the hard areas, and is willing to do the little things," said UMass head coach Greg Carvel. "He wore an "A" for Brantford in the OJHL while finishing sixth on the team in scoring. We look forward to Eric adding to our culture and being a glue guy in the locker room as he learns the college game."
In his career with the 99ers, Dedobbelaer logged 56 points on 13 goals and 43 assists with 112 penalty minutes. He wore a letter for the 99ers in 2019-20 and amassed 34 points (8g, 26a) over 57 contests that season.
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"Eric is a Brantford, Ontario native who competes, goes to the hard areas, and is willing to do the little things," said UMass head coach Greg Carvel. "He wore an "A" for Brantford in the OJHL while finishing sixth on the team in scoring. We look forward to Eric adding to our culture and being a glue guy in the locker room as he learns the college game."
In his career with the 99ers, Dedobbelaer logged 56 points on 13 goals and 43 assists with 112 penalty minutes. He wore a letter for the 99ers in 2019-20 and amassed 34 points (8g, 26a) over 57 contests that season.
For continued coverage of UMass hockey, follow the team on Twitter and Instagram (@UMassHockey) and on Facebook at facebook.com/UMassHockey.
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