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Johnstown Tomahawks goalie Zach Ferris Commits to Army

Ferris has allowed just 3.12 goals-against this season

Jeff Hawkins

Johnstown Tomahawks goalkeeper Zack Ferris has announced its commitment to play his college ice hockey at West Point.
Johnstown Tomahawks goalkeeper Zack Ferris has announced its commitment to play his college ice hockey at West Point. / West Point

Johnstown (Pennsylvania) Tomahawks’ Zack Ferris, one of the top goalies in the North American Hockey League (NAHL), announced his commitment to join Army’s men’s ice hockey team next season.

In his opening 15 appearances this season, Ferris went 10-5-0 with a 3.12 goals-against average and a .914 save percentage. Competing in his second varsity season, Ferris compiled to extended winning streaks thus far. He captured five straight (Oct. 18-Nov. 2) and four straight (Nov. 9-23).

“l am honored and proud to announce my commitment to play NCAA Div. I hockey at Army West Point,” Ferris said via press release. Thank you to my family, friends, coaches and teammates who have helped me along the way!”

Ferris is the 10th member of the Tomahawks to commit to a Div. I program.

"I could not be happier for Zack,” Johnstown coach Jared Kersner said. “He has worked tirelessly for years to achieve his dream of becoming a Division I goalie while pursuing his passion for serving in the U.S. Military. This is truly a dream come true for him.

“Zack is not only an incredible goalie but also an even better person and teammate. I am thrilled for his future and excited to continue watching him grow through our Championship Culture in Johnstown and excel at the next level."

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Jeff Hawkins
JEFF HAWKINS

Jeff Hawkins is an award-winning sportswriter with more than four decades in print and digital media. A freelance writer/stay-at-home dad since 2008, Hawkins started his career with newspaper stints in Michigan, North Carolina, Florida, Upstate New York and Illinois, where he earned the 2004 APSE first-place award for column writing (under 40,000 circulation). As a beat writer, he covered the NFL's Carolina Panthers (2023-24 and 2011-12), NHL's Chicago Blackhawks (2003-06) and NASCAR Winston Cup events at NHIS (1999-2003). His minor-league coverage included the UHL’s Adirondack IceHawks (1999-2003), Northeast League’s Adirondack Lumberjacks (1997-99) and South Atlantic League’s Hickory Crawdads (1993-95). Hawkins penned four youth sports books and away from the laptop, his main hobbies include mountain bike riding and live music. He has been writing for High School On SI since 2024.

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