Sam Alfano Commits To Arizona State
Alfano, a product of Hamilton, Ont., just finished his overage season in the OHL, scoring 41 goals and adding 43 assists for 84 points in 68 regular season games with the Otters. With Erie having made the playoffs, Alfano collected six goals and 15 points in nine games.
Drafted by the Peterborough Petes in the second round of the 2020 OHL Priority Selection, Alfano spent parts of four seasons in the OHL with the Petes and the Otters, putting up 99 goals and 103 assists for 202 points in 258 career regular season games. Prior to making the jump to the junior level, Alfano played his minor hockey for the Southern Tier Admirals.
With Alfano off to join the Sun Devils, they will be getting a player who will immediately be one of their better offensive drivers. Having showed his ability to score at will this year, Alfano has the size and strength necessary to make the transition to the NCAA look seamless.
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