Collins is playing for the OHL's Flint Firebirds

Flint Firebirds defenseman Nolan Collins has committed to Penn State, it was announced earlier this week. 

Collins, a 2022 sixth round pick of the Pittsburgh Penguins, has put up four goals and 17 points in 36 games with the Firebirds this season. 

Drafted by the Sudbury Wolves in the fifth round of the 2020 OHL Priority Selection, Collins spent parts of three seasons with the Wolves before being traded to Flint during the off-season. Over his 229 career OHL regular season games, Collins has put up 22 goals and 91 points.  

As Collins joins the list of CHL players making the jump to the NCAA next season, he will be someone who can come in and help the Nittany Lions at both ends of the ice. Moving the puck well under pressure and knowing when to activate into the rush, Collins has the skills suited for the NCAA level.

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