Florida Eels are excited to announce the college commitment of Premier Forward Noah Trathen, to the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth for the 2024-2025 season. Trathen a three-year USPHL veteran, joined the Florida Eels in 2021 and over the course of his tenure played in 100 games, scored 56 goals, had 64 assists, and a total of 120 points.

Florida Native, Noah Trathen will head to the Northeast, attend the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in the fall, where he plans to study business-finance. Trathen is excited to attend the University and be in the greater Boston area. Trathen states he has, “heard great things about the school and hockey program. I am just glad I get to be apart of it.” Noah will join fellow alumni Collin Patterson, and Brayden Goddard at the University this fall.

Noah is grateful for time with the Florida Eels, and their ability to “push the players to their potential.” Noah was a leading forward for the Eels, dominating the ice, and finding the back of the net. Regardless of Noah’s ability to find the back of  the net, and his talent to create skilled plays along with this teammates, “the coneheads”; Jared Salminen and Devin Shepherd, Trathen remained humble about his talents. Noah was never one to boast or brag about his skills, and continued to work hard both on and off the ice to develop further as a player.

Fort Myers Native, had the rare ability to continue to reside with his family during his tenure with the Florida Eels. Noah credits his family’s “support and understanding” in allowing him to train and pursue his passion for hockey, leading him to his overall success. Noah states he, “wouldn’t be where (he) is today without them.”

The Florida Eels are extremely excited for Noah as he embarks on his new journey at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, and wish him great success. Noah will continue to represent the Eels organization with impeccable character as he starts his college hockey career.