An '03 from Malone, New York, King is an junior hockey veteran having hit the ice for a total of 127 games combined between the Eastern Hockey League (EHL) and the Eastern Hockey League Premier (EHLP), and all with the Lumberjacks.

In the 2021-22 season, he played 35 games in the EHLP, scoring 14 goals and collecting 22 assists for a total of 36 points, and he earned a spot on the EHLP Third All-League Team at the end of the season. He also played in four games with the Lumberjacks' EHL team, scoring a goal to his credit.

In the 2022-23 season, he played 43 EHL games, recording 14 goals and 25 assists for 39 points. He followed that up in the2023-24 season with another 45 games played, scoring 10 goals and 28 assists for 38 points, and was named to the EHL North's First All-Division Team.

"I'm so proud and happy for Trent's NCAA Commitment," said Lumberjacks head coach Seth Gustin. "He spent three years in our program, climbing up the league's ladder of development and excelling at each step. Earning all-star appearances in both the EHL and EHLP, he was a crucial part of our team's success both on and off the ice. Most importantly, his growth as a person is something I'm most proud of him for. Being part of his development and watching him mature into the young man he is now is what this is all about. I'm excited to see him continue to flourish both on and off the ice at Franklin Pierce."

King will be joining several other EHL alumni at Franklin Pierce, including Ryan Dutcher, Phillip Parker, Matthew Frett, and Thomas Perivolotis from Providence Hockey Club, as well as Giovanni Ursillo from H.C. Rhode Island, Kade Maddock from New Hampshire Avalanche, Riley Mastowski from Team Maryland, and past teammate Tyler Turner from the Vermont Lumberjacks.

"I am very excited to continue my athletic and academic career at Franklin Pierce University,” said King. “ I am so thankful for my family and friends for all the support they have given me throughout my hockey career. I am also very thankful for all of my coaches growing up and especially Coach Gustin. Coach Gustin and the whole Vermont organization have given me the best 3 years of my life and molded me into who I am today as a hockey player and person."

Learn more about the Lumberjacks on the team's official website, and check out the full 2023-24 NCAA commitment list.