Kenai River Captain Hause makes NCAA DI Commitment

The Kenai River Brown Bears of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) are proud to announce that defenseman Luke Hause has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey for Long Island University.

The 6’4 lefty from the State of Hockey is a third-year veteran of the Brown Bears. Hause served as the Captain of the roster and appeared in 46 games on the ice this past season. He found the back of the net eight times while notching 20 assists. Hause is the leading scorer among defensemen on his roster, leading in goals, assists, and total points. He was also named as a Top Prospect for the Midwest Division roster at the 2025 Top Prospects Tournament. While at the USA Hockey Arena, Hause produced an assist for the Midwest Division team.

In his sophomore season, the ‘04 skater laced up in 53 games for Kenai River. Hause scored five goals and produced 16 assists. Two of his five goals were named the decider in contests. His debut season saw the Minnesota native playing in 49 games for the Brown Bears, notching seven assists for the team.

Hause shares what it means to secure his commitment to Long Island University on social media.

“I am very blessed and honored to announce my commitment to play Division I hockey at Long Island University. I want to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, family, coaches, teammates, and friends who have helped me along the way.”

Hause is the fifth member of the Kenai River Brown Bears to make a Division I hockey college commitment.

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