Sacred Heart player battling for a loose puck against Vermont (BRIAN JENKINS/ for the FREE PRESS) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/d1d58464-f940-4402-a185-c63f6814ee93.jpeg] Sacred Heart player battling for a loose puck against Vermont (BRIAN JENKINS/ for the FREE PRESS) Omaha Lancers defenseman Brian Lonergan has committed to Sacred Heart, it was announced Thursday. Lonergan, a product of Montvale, N.J., is in his first season with the Lancers where he has collected two goals and 10 assists for 12 points in 40 games. Across 94 career USHL regular season games, Lonergan has put up three goals and 14 assists for 17 points. Having made the jump to juniors in 2022-23, Lonergan has seen time with the Lancers and the Fargo Force as well as the NAHL's Minnesota Wilderness. Before that, Lonergan played his minor hockey with the North Jersey Avalanche, Honeybaked and the Sioux Falls Power. With Lonergan set to join the Pioneers this fall, he will most likely have the opportunity to play as a freshman. As someone who has the ability to make plays under pressure, Lonergan has been a bright spot for the Lancers this season and will make for an impact NCAA player.
