The '02 native of Canada joined the 87's part way through the 2021-22 season and played out the full 2022-23 campaign in New Jersey. Overall, in 72 career games in the Eastern Hockey League (EHL), Folkerson tallied 57 points to his credit on 22 goals and 35 assists.

“Kyle was an important piece of our offense for the last two years, and to see him rewarded with a college commitment is everything," said 87's head coach and general manager Adam Houli. “He is an EHL champion with us, which means he will always be remembered as a prominent player for our club. I can’t wait to see what he will do at the college level. He is very dynamic and he will be a very strong asset to SUNY Brockport.”

Folkerson adds his name to a strong group of incoming freshmen that also includes Ben Saurbaugh from the Express Hockey Club, Jacob Gates from the Protec Jr. Ducks, Connor Roach from the East Coast Wizards, Trevor Joule from the New England Wolves, and both David Filak and Victor Malzahn from the Boston Jr. Rangers.

“Since I was a kid, I always dreamed of playing NCAA hockey and now I’m finally going to live that dream," said Folkerson. "The academics and hockey program at Brockport were exactly what I was looking for in a school. The coaching staff also made a fantastic impression on me and my family during our visit and throughout the entire season. Another bonus is that I’ll be able to play with Matt [Anastasio] and Tobin [Winslow], two of my close friends from our 2022 EHL Championship winning team. Really, I could not see a better fit for myself than SUNY Brockport.”

Folkerson went on to reflect on his two years with the 87’s, and his growth as a hockey player in New Jersey.

“I cannot thank Coach Houli, Matt Kiernan and the entire organization enough," added Folkerson. "When I first talked to Coach Houli a year and a half ago, I had been bounced around three other junior teams, and I was coming off shoulder surgery. He decided to give me a chance and put me in a position to succeed as soon as I got to New Jersey. With the confidence the coaching staff gave me, I was able to elevate my game to the next level to where it is today. I will always cherish my time as an 87 and will always be a 2022 EHL Champion."

Learn more about the 87's on the team's official website, and check out the full 2022-23 NCAA commitment list.