Norwalk, Connecticut – The Connecticut RoughRiders of the Eastern Hockey League (EHL) center and Captain Thomas Schwartz from Ridgefield, CT has committed to the NCAA II's Saint Anselm College in Manchester, NH members of the Northeast-10 Conference (Northeast-10) for the Fall of 2020.

Schwartz played seven seasons with our CT RoughRiders junior and midget programs. He is a prime example of a successful Long-Term Developmental Program product with the organization.

“Tommy has a quick release and can get it off effortlessly in stride. He has great hands in tight and excels in the cycle style game where he is excellent on his skating edges and can turn on a dime.” said CT RoughRiders Head Coach Eric Lind.

“He is a true team player with an extraordinary effort level on the ice. He is a playmaker who can control the pace of the game combined with a dangerous snapshot.” said CT RoughRiders Associate Head Coach Steven Brown.

We wish him the best of luck next season with the Hawks along with two other RoughRiders from this season Will Christensen and Connor Snowdy. Congratulations to Tommy and his family!

The Connecticut RoughRiders® are based out of the SoNo Ice House in Norwalk, Connecticut. The CT RoughRiders® are members the Eastern Hockey League (EHL). The CT RoughRiders® are affiliates of the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders® - members of the United States Hockey League® (USHL) since 1999. The CT RoughRiders® number one goal is the development of our players not only on the ice but also off the ice and advancing them to the next level.