Former Nighthawk Raiden LeGall commits to NCAA
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Former Niverville Nighthawks goaltender Raiden LeGall is the perfect example of what impact the NCAA changing their recruitment rules has had on the hockey world.
It was clear from the moment the Morden product suited up in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League he was one of the best goaltenders in the league, posting above a 0.920 save percentage across two seasons for the Niverville Nighthawks.
As soon as the NCAA changed their rules to allow major junior players to play high-level American college hockey, the Everett Silvertips came calling.
LeGall was excellent immediately for the Silvertips, earning the starting job and playing 10 games in the playoffs.
The 2006-born LeGall has nabbed that Division 1 scholarship it was clear he was searching for, announcing his commitment to Minnesota State earlier this month.
This year he’s been on a roll, with an incredible 16-2-3 record as the Silvertips lead the entire Western Hockey League.
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