(Photo by Mark Mauno, WSHL)
The Northern Colorado Eagles are proud to announce that forward Banks Burkart has been called up to the Omaha Lancers of the USHL. The USHL is tier 1 level and the top Junior Hockey league in the United States. The Eagles power forward stands at 6’5″ and weighs in at 215 pounds. Over the course of the past two seasons with the Eagles Burkart has amassed 15 goals and 13 assists in just 35 games. The veteran forward has also had stints in the NAHL with James town Rebels and the expansion team New Mexico Ice Wolves.
The Eagles organization wants to wish Banks the best of luck with this opportunity to play at the highest level.
The Eagles head to Ogden on January 17th with an exciting series and some great hockey rivals to kick-off 2020.