Magicians defenseman Stein makes NCAA commitment

Colin Stein played for Team NAHL at the 2019 Sirius Ice Hockey Junior World Cup in Sochi, Russia.

The Minnesota Magicians of the NAHL are pleased to announce that defenseman Colin Stein has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Stein, 21, just completed his third and final season playing in the NAHL, which was spent entirely with the Magicians. The 5’10/190 lbs. native of Pewaukee, WI, had his best career season in 2020-21, recording 12 points (3 goals, 9 assists) in 47 regular season games.

Stein also had two points in 10 playoff games, helping the Magicians capture the Midwest Division title and advance to the Robertson Cup Championship.

Stein broke into the NAHL during the 2018-19 season after playing youth hockey for the Milwaukee Jr. Admirals. In his rookie campaign, he recorded five points in 49 games played.

Prior to the start of the 2019-20 season, Stein was selected to play for Team NAHL at the 2019 Sirius Ice Hockey Junior World Cup in Sochi, Russia. Stein played in four games during the event.

During the 2019-20 season, Stein recorded 11 points in in 50 games played for the Magicians. Overall in 146 career NAHL regular season games in three years, Stein posted 28 points.

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