BRANTFORD, ONTARIO – Brantford Bulldogs General Manager Spencer Hyman announced the signing of UConn commit, forward Nathan Hauad, from the Des Moines Buccaneers to a Standard Players Agreement.
Hauad, a Chicago, IL, product, was a standout with the Windy City Storm AAA program, leading his team in scoring in both his 14U & 15U seasons, with 48 goals & 46 assists for 94 points in 58 games in 14U & 35 goals & 45 assists for 80 points in 52 games in 15U. Hauad moved to Michigan for his 16U season, playing with the Oakland Grizzlies 16U AAA program and again leading his team in scoring. Hauad debuted for his rookie junior season in Des Moines in 2025-26 scoring 5 goals & 4 assists for 9 points over 47 games beginning his junior career accepting a role on a veteran Buccaneers squad and providing a heavy physical presence and playing a full 200-foot game.
The 6’0”, 184lbs right-shot winger, Hauad, will bring speed, and a highly touted work-ethic to Brantford as he joins the Bulldogs for the 2026-27 season.
“Nathan Hauad is a player that immediately stood out to us because of the unique combination of size, skill, and offensive instincts he brings to the game.” said Hyman. “He has the ability to make plays at high speed and owns a quick release that makes him a scoring threat whenever the puck is on his stick. Just as importantly, Nathan is a high character young man who carries himself the right way and fits exactly what we value as an organization.”
