CANTWELL MAKES NCAA D3 COMMITMENT

Apr 29, 2024

WarHawks Gus Cantwell makes NCAA III commitment

The Willmar WarHawks of the NA3HL are pleased to announce that Forward Gus Cantwell has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for New England College of the NEHC!

Cantwell 21, 5’8″ / 185lb. Winger from St. Paul, MN. Just finished his 3rd season of junior hockey, 2 seasons where he led the New Ulm Steel, and this past season with the WarHawks after being acquired via trade. He finished 2nd on the team with 11 goals / 26 assists tallying 37 points in 45 games played. A NA3HL career stat of 119 points, 52 goals and 67 assists over 137 games. Gus joined the WarHawks via trade last summer from the Wisconsin Woodsmen (former New Ulm Steel). Cantwell who earned his way to become captain of the WarHawks also went on to be selected to the NA3HL Top Prospects for the 3rd consecutive season.

Cantwell will be joining former WarHawk Gunnar Sibley who committed to NEC last summer and played there this past season having a huge impact finishing 2nd on the Pilgrams roster in points as a freshman while playing in all 25 games.

“We are thrilled to see his hard work and dedication pay off allowing him to advance to the next level. The New England College Pilgrams will be very happy to have Gus joining them for the 24-25 season and we wish him the best of luck” stated WarHawks General Manager Connor White

The WarHawks congratulate Gus on his college commitment to New England College (NEC) and wish him all the best as his hockey career continues to move forward.