Watertown Defenseman Shephard makes NCAA Commitment

The Watertown Shamrocks of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) are proud to announce that defenseman Will Shephard has committed to play NCAA hockey for Lake Forest College in the NCHA. 

The Scottsdale, Arizona native will be heading to skate with the Foresters in Illinois this upcoming fall. Shepherd is a second-year skater in the NAHL. Last season he skated with the Anchorage Wolverines in 38 contests. This year the 20-year-old blueliner tallied four goals and 10 assists over 56 matchups with the Shamrocks. 

Head coach of the Shamrocks, Casey Kirley, explains what he has seen from Shepard’s development.

“Lake Forest is getting a fantastic person and player in Will. He is a natural leader both on and off the ice. Will plays with passion and intensity every time he is on the ice and he’s done a great job of growing his offensive side of the game this season. We are proud of Will and look forward to following his career at Lake Forest.”

Shepard is one of eight members of the Watertown Shamrocks to make a college ice hockey commitment.

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