NORTH AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE: Manzo commits to UMass Boston

Odessa Jackalopes’ player Mike Manzo has committed to play hockey at the collegiate level for the University of Massachusetts Boston. The Jackalopes made the announcement Tuesday.

Manzo is the sixth player for the Jackalopes to commit from the 2021-22 season.

He just finished his third and final season in the North American Hockey League. His first season was in 2019-20 when he was drafted by the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights.

Manzo played in 50 games during the 2021-22 campaign. He put up a career-high assists (19) and points (25) during his final year of junior eligibility.