“It is a great honor to be able to play at MSOE.” Chance Creger says. “I'm very excited about this coming season and would like to thank all those who have helped me achieve this goal. I would like to especially thank past coaches Matt Huckins, Brent Cullaton and Marty Quarters.”
Chance started playing hockey at the YMCA in Lafayette from Mites until his first year of Bantam before finding a home at the Boulder Valley Hockey Assoc. Chance has been a long time Bison playing Bantam A, Midget Minor AA and for the Jr Bison over the last 7 years. In 2010 he helped the Bison U16 AA Team win Regional Silver Sticks, a State Championship, and a trip to Nationals.
"Chance is one of those resilient players that you use as an example in your locker room.” states former Bison Hockey Director Matt Huckins. "He played hurt, had to recover from major surgeries, and was up and down during his junior career. The key is he stayed mentally tough and was able to achieve his goals, Congrats Chance."
Chance also played for the Peak to Peak CSHAA high school hockey team as a freshman and sophomore where he was alternate captain as a sophomore. From there he left to play junior hockey for the Corpus Christi Icerays in the North American Hockey League (NAHL); being the youngest player on his team that season. He also played for the Minot Minotauros in the NAHL. Chance finished his junior hockey career playing with the Central Wisconsin Saints in the Minnesota Junior Hockey League (MNJHL) for coach Marty Quarters.
"Although Chance joined our team late in the season he was a welcomed addition from the first practice.” stated Saints’ Head Coach Marty Quarters. “This is a testament to his leadership, ability, and the experience he has gained playing Jr A hockey the previous seasons. As good as Chance was on the ice, his off ice also set a standard of strong character and hard work in the local community. The Saints are proud of Chance committing to MSOE and are confident that he will represent them on the ice and on campus. He is what our next generation should all try to emulate"
Playing in 111 games during his Junior A hockey career, Chance tallied 31 PTS from 12 G and 19 A with 261 PIM.
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