The '01 native of Cumberland, RI is in his 2nd season in the Eastern Hockey League (EHL), and 1st with the Express. Overall, in 63 career games in the EHL, Pratt has notched 20 total points, including a pair of goals so far this postseason.

"Alex is a player that you know what you are going to get every single day,” said Express head coach Josh Holmstrom. “He works extremely hard and creates energy for the entire team. As a second-year player, he is playing his best hockey at the perfect time. I am very excited for Alex to get this opportunity.”

Pratt goes down as the 28th player in league history to choose Suffolk, and 3rd from the current 2021-22 season. This fall, Pratt will become new teammates with Joe Idelson of the East Coast Wizards, and Adam McNabney of the Boston Jr Rangers, the team Walpole is currently facing right now in the East Division Finals.

"I am looking forward to playing in the CCC," said Pratt. "It is a competitive conference that will be fun to play in. With Suffolk being located in the city, there are a lot of internship opportunities while at school that will help build relationships before I even graduate from college.”

Pratt went on to talk about his decision to head to Walpole for his age-out season, paid off with this moment.

"My experience in Walpole has helped a lot," added Pratt. "I am pushed every day in practice to work hard and compete against my teammates. Off the ice we are held accountable to be respectful and helpful in the community and I believe that will help me at Suffolk and further in the future.”

As mentioned above, Pratt and the Express are currently battling the Rangers with a trip to the 2022 Frozen Finals on the line. Game two of the best-of-three series is scheduled for Saturday afternoon at 12:00 pm in Walpole.

Learn more about the Express on the team's official website, and check out the full 2021-22 NCAA commitment list.