Olinger To Play In The WCHA

EHK Sports Alum To Play For Wisconsin

CHICAGO - EHK Sports Enterprises is proud to announce that Matt Olinger has accepted a scholarship to play hockey for the University of Wisconsin in the WCHA next season.  Matt played for EHK Sports at the 2001 & 2002 Prospects Tournaments, where he dominated against the best competition in North America.

"Matt played twice for us at Prospects and each time he was exceptional.  On and off the ice Matt is just a great person to be around." said EHK Sports CEO Eric H. Krupka, "I have watched Matt for years now.  He was one of our first recruits, and I've seen him grow into the player he is today and I know he will do very well next year at Wisconsin."

This season Matt plays for the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders of the United States Hockey League where he patrols the blue line.  Matt has also been very highly rated by NHL Central Scouting.  It was always Matt's dream to play for his hometown Badgers and now it has come true.   At 6'2" 210lbs, Matt should have no problem jumping into the collegiate game next season.  EHK Sports is proud to have Matt as part of our family and wish him the best of luck as he finishes his junior career and heads to Div I.  The following is an article from the U.S. Hockey News about Matt's signing:

A Local Boy For The Badgers

Cedar Rapids Defenseman Commits To Wisconsin

USHN Exclusive

Matt Olinger, a 6-1 200 pound defenseman from Madison, Wisconsin, gave his verbal commitment yesterday to the hometown Badgers, and will arrive on campus in the fall of 2003.

 
The 19 year-old Olinger, now in his third season with the Cedar Rapids Roughriders, played midget hockey with the Madison Capitals before embarking on his USHL career back in September of 2000. He's more the stay-at home type of blueliner, but isn't afraid to rush the puck. His performance during his days with the Capitals was only enhanced by his two stints with EHK Sports, whom he twice represented at the prestigious Prospects Tournament in Toronto.  
 
Several schools, such as Ohio State, Western Michigan and Notre Dame, had either made or were on the verge of making an offer to Olinger. Yet when all was said and done, Wisconsin's head coach Mike Eaves, who made his formal pitch to Olinger last weekend, convinced him to stay close to home.

Article Written By: Paul Shaheen - U.S. Hockey News Staff Writer

Note: EHK Sports helps players achieve their dreams.  Matt was VERY highly scouted as he played for EHK Sports at the Prospects Tournament.  EHK Sports sends only the best U.S. players to the Prospects Tournament in Toronto every year.  In only two short years we have established ourselves as the standard for excellence in hockey promotion.  Our teams are first class all the way.  From the NHL jerseys to the professional coaches, EHK Sports spares no expense in the pursuit of promoting our players and the game of hockey.