Moose Captain Watson makes NCAA Commitment

The Minnesota Moose of the North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) are proud to announce that Captain Reid Watson has committed to play NCAA DIII hockey for Saint Mary's University. 

Watson, 20, spent both seasons of his junior hockey career in the NA3HL, most recently captaining the first-year Minnesota Moose program. A native of Littleton, CO, he made a significant impact on the scoresheet, racking up 94 points (40 goals, 54 assists) over 99 games in the league. He took a big step forward in his second season, boosting his point total by nearly 20 and finishing the 2024–25 campaign with 54 points,averaging over a point per game.

One of Watson’s standout performances came on February 14th, when he powered the Moose to a 7–4 win over the WarHawks. The 6'4" forward notched two goals, including the game-winner and added two assists in a dominant outing.

Recognized for his leadership and offensive prowess, Watson earned a spot in the 2025 Top Prospects Tournament, where he added to his resume with a goal and two assists, representing the Moose as their leading scorer. 

“Reid's character and resolve are a major part of why our team turned it around in the second half of the season. He developed into a true 200-foot centerman, dominating the faceoff circle, taking care in the defensive zone, and producing offense regularly for us. St. Mary's is getting a player in Reid, who has more development to achieve and will work hard to reach it. He's nowhere near his ceiling and will be a player that Coach Egan can rely on daily,” stated Moose Head Coach Todd Sanden. 

Watson is one of two players from the Moose to make a college commitment this season.

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