Wisconsin Captain Naeve makes NCAA Commitment

The Wisconsin Windigo of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) are proud to announce that defenseman Cashen Naeve has committed to play NCAA hockey for Saint John’s University in the MIAC.

The 6’3 blueliner from the State of Hockey will stay in his home state to skate with the Johnnies in the fall. Naeve served as the Captain of the Windigo this past season and has played for the Wisconsin team for the past three seasons. The ‘04 skater hit the ice in 62 games, tallying nine goals and 19 assists. One of his goals was named the decider in a contest this season. He featured a +38 rating on the year and ranked second on his roster with his plus-minus rating. The Minnesota native was named as a Top Prospect for the Midwest Division roster at the 2025 Top Prospects Tournament.

In his 2023-24 campaign, the 21-year-old laced up in 52 games. He found the back of the net four times and notched 10 assists. The blueliner featured a +25 rating on the year. Naeve’s debut season in the NAHL saw him hit the ice in 63 games for the Windigo. He scored four goals and made 16 assists in his rookie season. ​

The Captain played a total of 176 games in the NAHL with the Windigo and produced 61 career points.

Naeve is one of 13 members of the Wisconsin Windigo to make a college ice hockey commitment.

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