Colorado College Hockey Adds Talented Brothers Tomas and Mateo Mrsic for Upcoming Season

Strategic Insights -

The Colorado College hockey program has officially announced two newcomers joining the team this fall. Brothers Tomas and Mateo Mrsic will don the black and gold for CC, bringing their impressive skills to the Tigers lineup. Tomas, a center, was a star for the Western Hockey League's (WHL) Prince Albert Raiders, leading the team in scoring with 90 points last season. He was also selected by the St. Louis Blues in the fourth round and 113th overall in last year's NHL draft. Mateo, a forward, has been committed to the Tigers since 2022 and has played for the Chilliwack Chiefs of the British Columbia Hockey League for the past four seasons, earning 70 points last year.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tomas Mrsic, a center, was selected by the St. Louis Blues in the fourth round and 113th overall in last year's NHL draft and led the WHL's Prince Albert Raiders in scoring with 90 points last season.
  • Mateo Mrsic, a forward, has been committed to Colorado College since 2022 and has played for the Chilliwack Chiefs of the British Columbia Hockey League for the past four seasons.
  • Tomas was ineligible for NCAA play until November, when the NCAA Division-I Council voted to allow CHL players to participate in the NCAA, provided they were not compensated beyond necessary expenses before college.
  • Coach Kris Mayotte notes that players from the CHL will still be freshmen and will need an adjustment period due to the differences in scheduling between the WHL and college hockey.
  • The brothers, originally from Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, will bring their unique experiences and skills to the Tigers lineup.

Statistics:

  • Tomas Mrsic scored 90 points on 33 goals and 57 assists in the WHL last season.
  • Mateo Mrsic earned 70 points on 33 goals and 37 assists in the British Columbia Hockey League last year.
  • The NCAA Division-I Council voted in November to allow CHL players to participate in the NCAA, provided they were not compensated beyond necessary expenses before college.
  • The St. Louis Blues selected Tomas Mrsic in the fourth round and 113th overall in last year's NHL draft.
  • The San Jose Sharks selected Colton Roberts, a defenseman, in the fifth round (131st overall) of the 2024 NHL Draft.

Sources:

  • "Colorado College hockey officially announces newest Tigers", The Gazette (Colorado Springs, Colo.)
  • "Tigers add speedy forward to roster", The Gazette (Colorado Springs, Colo.)
  • "Colorado College hockey lands WHL defenseman", The Gazette (Colorado Springs, Colo.)