Surrey, B.C. – The Surrey Eagles are proud to congratulate captain and defenseman Kieran O’Hearn on his commitment to Yale University! Kieran is now the 3rd player this season to commit to a NCAA Division 1 program, following Christian Fitzgerald (Minnesota State University) and Tait Ross (Dartmouth College).
Kieran was acquired by the Eagles in October of 2019 in a trade which saw the Eagles send their then captain Cody Schiavon to the Trail Smoke Eaters. O’Hearn quickly developed into the Eagles best defenseman, scoring 3 goals and 15 assists for 18 points in his 39 games with the team, which was more than double his career BCHL totals! O’Hearn also played in 4 games during the playoffs last year.
Over the course of his 2+ years in the BCHL split between the Smoke Eaters and the Eagles, O’Hearn has played in 100 BCHL games, scoring 4 goals, 21 assists, and accumulating 85 penalty minutes. O’Hearn was named captain of the Eagles in November of this year.
For Kieran, “it’s a dream come true [to continue my hockey career]. I’d love to play hockey as long as possible.” When asked why he chose to go to Yale University over other division 1 schools, Kieran replied, “I chose Yale to receive a world class education while also playing for one of the most historic hockey programs in college hockey.”
Congratulations Kieran!
For quick up to date information in regards to the Surrey Eagles 2021 BCHL season and fun Eagles related content, follow us on our social media channels.
