Former Los Angeles Jr. Kings and Anaheim Jr. Ducks standout Colton Huard has announced his commitment to attend and play his NCAA Division I hockey at the University of New Hampshire (Hockey East) following his junior career.

I am extremely proud and excited to announce my commitment to play college hockey at the University of New Hampshire. Thank you to all my friends, family, coaches and teammates that have helped me along the way! #gowildcats pic.twitter.com/7DN9pZpksv

— Colton Huard (@ColtonHuard_77) February 1, 2021

A 2000-born defenseman, Huard is in his second season patrolling the blue line for the USHL’s Chicago Steel where he’s collected two goals and 10 assists through 25 games.

Huard’s father, Bill, is a former NHL forward who played one game with the Los Angeles Kings in 1999-00.

Photo/Chicago Steel

(Feb. 2, 2021)