Bowling Green State University Is Slowly Turning Into WHL U
Six current WHLers have committed to Bowling Green State University for next season.
As NCAA commitments start to roll in for next season, an interesting trend has emerged. While there is a wide variety of schools that current WHLers are selecting, one university that continues to pop up is Bowling Green State University. Now, with six commitments, the University in Ohio is becoming a destination for WHLers once they age out of the CHL.
As mentioned, Bowling Green State University now has six WHLers who have committed to joining their program next season. In addition to the six, Bowling Green State University also has three QMJHLers commits, as well as one from the OHLer. Below are the six WHLers who have already announced their commitments for 2025-26:
- Tanner Scott- Victoria Royals
- Brayden Crampton- Spokane Chiefs
- Jake Sloan- Tri-City Americans
- Connor Levis- Vancouver Giants
- Brandon Whynott- Tri-City Americans
- Mazden Leslie- Vancouver Giants
The connection even reaches beyond the players, as current head coach Dennis Williams has a long history with the WHL. Williams was the head coach and GM of the Everett Silvertips for seven seasons before joining Bowling Green State University this year. Williams was not just successful in the WHL but also internationally coached Canada at multiple tournaments, including in 2023 when he was the head coach at the World Juniors.
WHLers committing to Bowling Green State University will be a trend to keep an eye on, not just for this season but in the future. Overall, it is clear that NCAA teams are excited about recruiting WHLers, as over 45 players have committed for next season. Fans should expect more commitment announcements as the season goes on, as there are still some intriguing players who could be NCAA-bound next season.
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