Auburn, Me - Head coach Kevin Cady today announced the addition of Edward Little graduate Cade Chapman to the Central Maine Mustang's men's hockey line-up. Chapman, a 6' – 215 lb right handed defenseman, tallied 19 goals with 22 assists in MPA Class A school boy hockey action last season for the Eddies. In addition to adding an amazing 41 points Chapman was an impressive +32 in the on ice goals for / goals against department. During 2015-16 Chapman was named offensive player of the year and led his team in scoring during both junior and senior years.
"Our blue line is beginning to solidify with the promising addition of Cade Chapman. Cade will join Keagan Crawley, Kevin Knight, Dylan Farrell-Reny, and Tyler Couture. We have a core defense cadre in place. I like the fact that Cade brings an offensive element to our game. Every player has a team role and Cade will be leaned-on for his offensive talent and to help keep the puck out of our net" said Coach Cady.
Said Mustang forward and St Dom's alumni Caleb LaBrie "I played against Cade Chapman in those tenacious Edward Little vs. St. Dom's games and was always impressed by his cannon of a shot from the point. I am looking forward to playing with Cade next season at the college level
CM: Why did you choose CM?
Cade: I chose CM because it is close to home and can't wait to play hockey again.
CM: What did you like most about the campus?
Cade: I like how small the campus is and all the familiar faces I will see.
CM: How do you think playing college hockey will differ from your previous experience?
Cade: It's going to be faster paced and getting to see new faces and how competitive it is.
CM: What are you most looking forward to about attending and playing hockey at CM?
Cade: How close it is to home, family can come out to watch and playing with some kids I grew up with.
CM: What do you think you can bring to the team next year?
Cade: I have a hard shot, my size, my puck possession, and physical presence.
Hockey Achievements
*offensive player of the year award as a defenseman
*lead team in points my junior and senior year
