Aston, PA – The Philadelphia Little Flyers, members of the Eastern Hockey League are proud to announce 1997 birth year forward, Alex Ochterbeck, has committed to attend Curry College in the fall of 2018 to continue his education and hockey career.  Ochterbeck, a 5’11” 190lb native of Dallas, Texas is in his second full season with the Little Flyers Eastern Hockey League team.  The Curry College Colonels, coached by T.J. Manastersky are current members of the Commonwealth Coast Conference.  “Our staff is extremely proud of Alex on his commitment to Curry College.  Alex has worked very hard during his two seasons with is and this opportunity is a great fit for him.  After speaking to Curry’s head coach T.J. Manastersky, we feel they are very excited to have Alex which is important because he is a special player” said Little Flyers EHL GM & Head Coach George Lewis.  Ochterbeck, has had one of the best offensive single seasons in league history.  In 37 games, Ochterbeck has scored 40 goals and added 37 assists for 77 points.  On December 18th, Ochterbeck set a new single season goals record with 37. 

      “First, I want to thank my family for their constant support.  I would like to thank the Little Flyers coaching staff of George Lewis, Mike Narrigan and Mark Catron.  I’d also like to thank the Giacobbo family and the entire Little Flyers organization for everything they’ve done for me.  This wouldn’t be possible without my teammates and various coaches throughout the years; I’d also like to thank Coach Russo.  I’m excited to be attending Curry College and to be playing college hockey, I am looking forward to getting on the ice and playing for Coach Manastersky next season.” said Ochterbeck on Thursday afternoon. 

     Ochterbeck currently leads the EHL in several offensive categories including Goals (40), Power Play Goals (14) and Short Handed Goals (5).  In 92 career games as a Little Flyer, Ochterbeck has scored 61 goals and handed out 59 assists for 120 total points.  “Alex is an extremely gifted hockey player and a better person.  He’s left his mark on everyone here at the Little Flyers.  We’ll miss Alex, but we wish him the best of luck as he continues his hockey and academic career at Curry College” added Lewis when speaking about his Assistant Captain.  Ochterbeck and his teammates have four regular season games remaining before the road to the EHL’s Frozen Finals begin in March.       

Photo Credit: Barbara Magill