TEWKSBURY, MA -- The Boston Jr. Rangers are pleased to announce that Clay Ellerbrock has committed to UMass Dartmouth for the fall of 2019. The '98 native of Tega Cay, SC recently finished his first and only season in the Eastern Hockey League (EHL), tallying 23 points in 31 total games for the Rangers.

"We are very happy for Clay,” said EHL head coach and general manager Rich DeCaprio, “We got him late in the season from a Canadian junior league where he just wasn’t being noticed by colleges. Coming to us, he immediately generated interest from schools. His speed is undeniable, and he has a nice touch around the net. He will have a great career at UMD!”

Ellerbrock is one of four players from this year's EHL team that has committed to UMass Dartmouth for this upcoming season. The talented forward adds his name to the list that includes John Grealish, Jake Maynard, and Tanner Opie.

"Playing in the EHL was a great experience," said Ellerbrock. "There was always a lot of exposure to colleges. There were scouts at most of our games and being at three showcases really gave me the opportunity to be seen. I am grateful for Coach Decaprio and Coach Aucoin for bringing me into their top-notch organization. I really felt at home during my time with the Rangers. I am beyond blessed and honored to call UMass Dartmouth my home for the next four years! I would like to thank my teammates, coaches, and everyone in my family especially my parents, because without them none of this would be possible.”

Be sure to keep your eye on the Corsair hockey team next season, as the set of Rangers gets ready to begin their respective collegiate hockey careers.

TEWKSBURY, MA -- The Boston Jr. Rangers are pleased to announce that Antony Metelev has committed to Fitchburg State University for the fall of 2019. The '98 native of Russia recently just finished his first and only season in the Eastern Hockey League (EHL), tallying 23 points in 47 total games on the blue line.

"We are very happy for Tony,” said EHL head coach and general manager Rich DeCaprio, “He was only here for a season, but the strides he made were huge. He’s a heavy D that can really shoot the puck and plays very physical. We had to work on the PIMs early on, but he figured it out, and was one of our top D down the stretch running the PP. He’s a great kid and I’m really excited for him to get the opportunity to play for Fitchburg."

As DeCaprio alluded to, Metelev made tremendous strides over the course of the season, and played a key role in his team's postseason run. While the Rangers ultimately fell short of their main goal, Metelev is still proud of everything that both he and his teammates accomplished this year.

"It was a great experience playing for the Rangers," said Metelev. "I benefitted not just from the Rangers' program, but the whole league helped me improve myself both on and off the ice. Both the EHL and the EHLP teams were like a family to me, they showed me great support throughout the whole year. The coaches helped me to get to where I am now, as I have reached my goal of playing college hockey in the USA. I would like to thank Coach Decaprio, Coach Aucoin, and the rest of the Rangers organization for a great year, and helping me develop to the player I am today. I would especially like to thank my family, friends, and teammates for supporting me every step of the way. I’m very excited to be joining Fitchburg State Falcons this fall.”

Along with a pair of alumni commitments and a mid-season commitment, Metelev has helped push the Rangers over the double-digit mark again this year. In total, the Rangers have 70 NCAA Commitments since the league was formed back in 2013, and that includes over 25 in just the past two seasons combined.