Corpus Christi Forward Waugh makes NCAA DI Commitment

Photo Credit: Kyra Blundell

The Corpus Christi IceRays of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) are proud to announce that forward Andrew Waugh has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey for Brown University in the ECAC.

The 6-foot skater from Norwell, Massachusetts, Waugh secured a commitment to Brown University following the annual NAHL Showcase. The ‘06 righty is in his first season of playing junior hockey in the League of Opportunity. Waugh has laced up in six contests so far for the IceRays and has registered an assist for the South Division club.

Waugh explains how he knew that the Division I program was the right spot for him.

“Brown was the perfect fit for me because it allows me to pursue excellence, both academically and athletically. I’m super excited to compete at the highest level on the ice but also be surrounded by driven individuals in the classroom. I am super excited to get to work with their coaching staff in the coming years, to become the best player and person possible.”

Head coach of the IceRays, Nick Skerlick, states what makes Waugh an ideal fit for Brown.

“Andrew is a cerebral player with an incredible IQ. His off-ice marks make him a clear choice for situations that require great intellect, all while moving and playing at a fierce pace. We could not be more excited to work with an Ivy League student. The NAHL still has ECAC-quality players, and we are happy Brown’s coaching staff recognizes that!”

The 20-year-old will be under former NAHLer Tom Upton, the head coach of Brown University Men’s Hockey. Upton played three seasons in the League of Opportunity, logging over 100 career games. Following his NCAA playing career, Upton earned his first head coaching role in the NAHL with the Minnesota Magicians from 2014-16. He helped to lead the Magicians to their first postseason run during the 2014-15 campaign.

Waugh is one of three members of the Corpus Christi IceRays to have a Division I hockey college commitment.