Jack Kovacs, forward for the EHL’s Seahawks Hockey Club, has committed to NCAA Division III Framingham State for the 2026-27 season.

An ‘05 out of Capistrano Beach, Kovacs is a longtime player in the EHL and a product of the league’s ladder of development, climbing from EHLP to EHL and now to NCAA hockey. After a dominant season at the Premier level, Kovacs has now spent the last two seasons at the EHL level.

In total, he has played 112 games under the EHL umbrella and has amassed 72 points.

“We are very happy to announce that Jack has committed to play college hockey at Framingham next season,” said Seahawks head coach Bill Zaniboni. “Jack is such a great person, extremely coachable, and a true competitor. He’s grown so much since the start of the season and is ready to make the next step in his career.”

Kovacs is the first Seahawk to announce his commitment this season and will join several Seahawks alumni with the Rams.

“My commitment to Framingham State University is the result of an environment that made me feel welcomed and supported from Day 1,” Kovacs said. “Coming from a different club, I immediately felt like part of the culture and family of the Seahawks Hockey Club. Coach Zaniboni, Coach Richard and Coach Gustin each played a major role in my development, constantly pushing me on and off the ice and guiding me through the recruiting process.

“Their belief in me and the support of the Seahawks Hockey Club helped shape me as a player and ultimately made my commitment to Framingham State possible.”

Back home, Kovacs skated for the Anaheim Jr. Ducks, Anaheim Ice Dogs and Capistrano United High School.

Photo/MiaSara McLaughlin

— EHL Staff

(February 8, 2026)