Michael Tilford, the starting goalie for the Connecticut Oilers, has committed to Nazareth College for the Fall of 2016. Tilford is currently leading the EHL Premier Division with 15 wins this season. For the year, Tilford is 15-9-0 with a 3.11 goals-against average and .920 save percentage.

The native of Traverse City, Michigan is in his 2nd season with the Oilers, and is the first player from the EHL to commit to Nazareth this year.

Read the complete story on the official website of the Connecticut Oilers, and check out the full list of the college commitments so far this season.