skip navigation

Vonakis Commits to Curry College

By Neil Ravin - Director of Communications, 04/01/20, 9:00AM EDT

Share

Avalanche All-Star Forward Set to Joins Colonels this Fall

HOOKSETT, NH -- George Vonakis, a forward for the New Hampshire Avalanche, has committed to Curry College for the fall of 2020.

The '99 native of Abingdon, MD joined the Avalanche in early February, and tallied five assists in his first eight Eastern Hockey League (EHL) games with the team.

"George came to us late in the season and immediately became an integral part of our team," said Avalanche head coach and general manager Chris Cerrella. "He has worked very hard on the ice and in the classroom to get where he is at this point in his hockey and academic careers. Curry College is not only getting a good player, but also a good young man. He will be a great addition to the Curry community. I could not be happier for George and his family and we wish them the best.”

Overall, Vonakis played in 73 total games in the EHL, tallying 24 goals and 63 assists during that time. The veteran forward also spent time developing his game with the Philadelphia Little Flyers and the Railers Jr Hockey Club, as all three programs helped prepare him for the next level.

"I am proud to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic careers at Curry College," said Vonakis. "Endless thanks go out to my mother and father, my brothers, Coach Cerella, Coach Mello, the Addesa family, my wonderful billet families and all my teammates throughout my junior career for their continued support. Finally, I would like to thank Coach Manastersky for this incredible opportunity. I am extremely excited to become a Colonel!"

Vonakis is the 19th commitment of the season for the Avalanche, and the 53rd commitment in just three years since the franchise was formed. The talented playmaker is also the first member of the Avalanche to choose the Curry program. The veteran forward earned All-Star recognition from his time with the Railers to start the season, and now feels primed and ready for the next chapter of his career.

Learn more about the Avalanche on the team's official website, and check out the full 2019-20 NCAA commitment list.