After spending the last two seasons with the Cowichan Valley Capitals, Jake Switzer has committed to play for the Concordia University Wisconsin Falcons in the NCAA Div. III NCHA conference starting next fall.
Switzer, who aged out of junior hockey with the 2015/16 campaign, played 108 games for the Caps as a forward and defenceman, compiling 12 assists and 133 penalty minutes. The native of Swansea, Illinois served as an alternate captain for the team in his final season.
“I’m extremely excited about committing to play at Concordia,” Switzer said. “It’s an excellent opportunity for me to get a high quality education while playing high quality hockey at the same time.”
Capitals head coach and general manager Bob Beatty had lots of praise for Switzer.
“Jake is the ultimate team player with a tremendous work ethic on and off the ice,” Beatty said. “He provides a definite physical presence and versatility with his ability to play defence or forward. He will block shots, finish checks, and make the team harder to play against.”
