Larson becomes first Rebels player to commit to NCAA D1

Red Deer Rebels forward Jhett Larson will head to the NCAA next season.

On Thursday the Rebels announced Larson has committed to playing NCAA Division I hockey for the University of Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks.

The 20-year-old from Delisle, Sask. has scored 50 goals and 75 assists for 125 points in 238 points in a Rebels uniform. He’s also added 15 points in 30 playoff games.

“Jhett is a dynamic forward that possesses incredible character,” Nanooks head coach Erik Largen said in a release. “He can play a 200-foot game an we are so excited to add him to our family.”