Ross Mitton, Long Island Ice Hockey Player, Commits to Northeastern University

Northeastern University recently received a verbal commitment from ice hockey player, Ross Mitton, a winger from Copiague, NY, playing in the North Jersey Avalanche U16 program in the Tier 1 Elite Hockey League. Mitton was a 10th round pick of the Fargo Force of the United States Hockey League in the 2016 USHL Futures Draft, indicating a strong likelihood that he will eventually take his game to the top junior hockey league in North America. He is eligible for the 2018 NHL Draft.

Mitton is tall for his age, standing 5 foot 11 inches tall, and weighing in at a solid 181 pounds. Last season, while playing for the North Jersey Avalanche U16 team, Mitton put up 17 goals and 24 assists for a total of 41 points in 52 games. He also spent time playing prep hockey for the Portledge School, a private prep school on Long Island. For his school, Mitton tallied 23 points (13 goals) in only 13 games. This season for North Jersey he already has 3 points in his first 3 games.

Mitton spent years playing for various Long Island travel teams including the LI Jr. Islanders, the Gulls and the LI Royals, before joining up with the NJ Avalanche team. Mitton has had great reviews come in over the last year from those who have seen him play. Back in 2015, US Hockey Report called Mitton’s work ethic “top shelf. Very tough to play against” and said that he “has a serious edge, never quiets on a play.” More recently, Elite Hockey Prospect called Mitton “A solid winger who makes plays and gets others involved. A very good skater with mobility in all directions.”

Congratulations to Ross and his family on his commitment to Northeastern University! You can follow Ross on Twitter @91Mitton. We wish him all the best.