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Co-Captain Hatton Makes College Decision

By Anthony Lorusso, 04/04/17, 6:00PM EDT

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Joins Tufts University Jumbos in Fall 2017

Aston, PA – The Philadelphia Little Flyers are proud to announce 1996 birth year forward, Peter Hatton, has committed to Tufts University for the fall of 2017 to continue his education and hockey career.  Hatton, a 5’11” 185lb native of Double Oak , TX is in his second season with the Little Flyers at the EHL level.  Hatton expanded his role with the team in his second season, playing major minutes at even strength as well as on the penalty kill and power play.  Most importantly, Hatton is a leader on the 2016-17 Little Flyers, serving as a Co-Captain alongside defenseman Chris Best.  Tufts University, located in Medford, Massachusetts is coached by Pat Norton.  The Tufts University Jumbos NCAA Division 3 Men’s ice hockey team competes in the New England Small School Athletic Conference (NESCAC).    “We are very proud of Peter and his commitment to Tufts University.  Peter has worked extremely hard for the last two years towards this opportunity.  The academics and athletics that Tufts provides is exactly what Peter was looking for.  He will be an excellent addition to Tufts both on the ice and in the classroom.” said Little Flyers General Manager and Head Coach, Rocky Russo.  Hatton was recently named a 2nd Team South Conference All-Star by the Eastern Hockey League.  For the regular season, Hatton finished 5th overall in league scoring with 60 points (16 Goals, 44 Assists). 

            “I am honored to be able to attend such a prestigious University with a great hockey program.  I know this would not have been possible without a lot of help along the way.  First, I would like to thank my family for their support over the years and always believing in me.  I would also like to thank the Leuthold's for inviting me to stay with them and making my two years of juniors such a memorable experience.  Thank you to all of my friends and teammates over the years for their continued support and for pushing me to be a better player.  Thank you to the Giocobbo family and the entire Little Flyers organization for providing us with the means to succeed.  I would also like to thank all of the coaches I have had throughout my career, especially Coach Russo, Coach Lewis, and Coach Catron for believing in me and helping me develop into the player I am today.  Lastly I would like to thank Coach Norton for giving me this opportunity to play at the next level.  Tufts is a great University and I can't wait to join the Jumbos next year!” said Hatton, the day after announcing his commitment. 

            During the quarterfinal round sweep of the New York Applecore, a four assist game put Hatton at the century mark in points for his career with the Little Flyers.  In 102 career games, Hatton has scored 22 Goals and 80 Assists for 102 points, averaging a point per game.  Hatton is the 6th player to reach the 100 point milestone under Russo in his four seasons as the head of the Little Flyers program.  After splitting the first two games of the EHL Finals with the JR. Flyers, Hatton is guaranteed at least two more games in his junior hockey career as he hopes to finish it with an EHL Finals Championship.