Men's Ice Hockey Welcomes Five In Class Of 2025

Five newcomers are set to join the Princeton men's ice hockey program ahead of the 2021-22 season head coach Ron Fogarty announced. The group is set to arrive on campus in the coming weeks in preparation for October's season opener.

"We are thrilled to welcome these five talented student-athletes to the Princeton Men's ice Hockey program," Fogarty said. "They bring a wealth of experience at the highest levels of junior and high school hockey, including deep playoff runs and championships. There is tremendous excitement as we return to Hobey Baker Rink this fall, and I can't wait to have our entire group together as we embark what we hope is a special season for the Tigers."

Princeton's five newest men's ice hockey players will have an opportunity to make an impact in all three zones as the Tigers are adding two forwards, two defensemen and a goalie. Three of the incoming players hail from he United States -- calling Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York home -- while two Canadians -- hailing from New Brunswick and Quebec -- are set to join the squad.

Jack Cronin | Forward
5-11 | 185 pounds
South Hamilton, Mass./Minnesota Magicians (NAHL)

Before Princeton: Spent 2020-21 with the Minnesota Magicians … Helped Magicians win Midwest Division title and reach Robertson Cup semifinals … Selected to Midwest Division All-Rookie Team … Posted 10-19-29 totals for Minnesota over 35 games … Scored four goals and added two assists in 10 playoff games … Played high school hockey at Noble and Greenough, graduating in 2020 … Tallied 108 career points in 108 games for Noble and Greenough … 2018-19 First-team All-ISL selection … Led Nobles in scoring in 2018-19 … Member of Boston Junior Eagles program … Four-time Massachusetts state champion with the Junior Eagles … Also captained baseball team … Academic Distinction recipient.

Personal: Son of Marianne and Denis Cronin … Father played college hockey at Holy Cross … Intends to major in economics.

Noah de la Durantaye | Defenseman
6-1 | 205 pounds
Montreal, Quebec/Coquitlam Express (BCHL)

Before Princeton: Spent two seasons with the Coquitlam Express … Helped Express to 2019-20 BCHL championship … Had 25 points (7g, 18a) in 41 games for Coquitlaim in 2019-20 … Named team captain ahead of 2020-21 season … Graduated from Deerfield Academy in 2019 … Flood-Marr All-Tournament Team selection in 2018-19.

Personal: Son of Donna Bursey and Luc de la Durantaye … Intends to major in economics.

Alex Konovalov | Forward
5-10 | 180 pounds
Basking Ridge, N.J./Lone Star Brahmas (NAHL)

Before Princeton: Spent the 2020-21 season in the NAHL, first with the Odessa Jackalopes and then the Lone Star Brahmas … Had 25 points (6g, 19a) in 46 games last season … Played with the Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL) in 2019-20 … Had 18 points in 40 games with Muskegon … Played with New Jersey Titans AAA program from 2016-19 … Graduated from Ridge High School in 2019 … Won two N.J. state titles with Ridge (2017, 2019) … Two-time Skyland Conference champion (2016, 2018) … Two-time Courier News Player of the Year (2017, 2018) … Earned three All-State selections (2017, 2018, 2019) … Three-time Skyland Conference All-Star (2017, 2018, 2019) … High Honor Roll student … One-time #BucciOvertimeChallenge champion.

Personal: Son of Lusia and Alexander Konovalov … Intends to major in economics.

David Ma | Defenseman
5-11 | 180 pounds
Yonkers, N.Y./Chicago Steel (USHL)

Before Princeton: Member of 2021 Clark Cup championship with the Chicago Steel (USHL) … Totaled 11 points (3g, 8a) in 38 games with the Steel … Selected to multiple USA Hockey age-group national teams … Represented Team USA at 2019 Hlinka-Gretzky Cup … Voted Best Defenseman at 2018 Five Nations Tournament … Graduated from Shattuck St. Mary's in 2020 … Had 123 points in 197 games for Shattuck … Played on 2020 Macpherson Cup championship team … Also played tennis at Shattuck … Cum Laude Society student.

Personal: Son of Erqian and Yongxin Ma.

Ethan Pearson | Goaltender
6-2 | 190 pounds
Fredericton, N.B./ Mount St. Charles Academy (USHS-RI)

Before Princeton: Spent 2020-21 training with Chilliwack (BCHL) … Graduated from Mount St. Charles Academy in 2020 … Posted a 24-8-2 record with Mount St. Charles during 2019-20 season … Recorded a 1.55 GAA and .926 save % with the Mount in 2019-20 … Excelsior Honors student … Also played with the Rhode Island Saints (2019-20) and Newbridge Academy (2017-19)

Personal: Son of Lynn Marotte and Frank Pearson … Intends to major in economics.

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