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Karelas Commits to Worcester State

By Neil Ravin - Director of PR & Social Media, 05/27/17, 9:00AM EDT

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Express Defenseman Set to Join Lancers in the Fall of 2017

WALPOLE, MA -- Jake Karelas, a defenseman for the Walpole Express, has committed to Worcester State University for the Fall of 2017. In his first season with Walpole, the '96 defenseman tallied 9 points in 35 total games from the blue line.

“Jake came to us via Bridgton Academy where I previously coached," said Express head coach Jon Lounsbury. "Jake is everything you preach about as a coach. He plays hard, he trains hard and he’s a man of great character, he’s certainly going to be tough to replace."

Kareles is 1 of 18 commits for the Express this season, and 1 of 9 EHL players who've made their commitments to join Worcester State in the Fall.

Here is the list of all the other future Lancers:

Karelas went on to thank those that helped him along the way.

“I would like to thank my parents for giving me the opportunity to play the sport I love and for supporting me throughout the process," said Karelas. "I would also like to thank the Express staff and my former coaches who help make my dream of playing college hockey a reality.”

Read the full commitment story on the official website of the Walpole Express, and check out the full list of 2017 NCAA Commitments.