Huskies’ defenceman heads to Marian University

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Yet another former Fort St. John Huskies player has committed to Marian University for the chance to play hockey for the Wisconsin school.

Defenceman Connor Cozens has committed to play for the school’s American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Division Two club program for 2025-26, according to a Facebook post from the Sabres page on Monday, July 14th.

He joins Ashton Underhill, who committed to the program earlier this off-season.

The 22-year-old Whitehorse, Yukon native spent three seasons with the Pups and his 2024-25 season was his most productive in his tenure.

Cozens had seven goals and 18 assists for 25 points in 35 regular-season games in the 2024-25 Strike Group North West Junior Hockey League (NWJHL) season.

In the playoffs, he provided leadership for the young Huskies, with a goal and four assists as Fort St. John captured its fifth league title in six seasons and finished fourth at the Hockey Alberta 2025 provincial championships.

Cozens joins a program with several former Huskies, including junior forward Cayden Frenette and senior Tyler McArthur. 

Additionally, former Huskies sniper Brandon Moode is on the Fond du Lac, Wisconsin school’s varsity squad.

Last season, the ACHA team captured the Philip E. Schroeder Memorial Trophy, known as the ‘Hap Cup’,  winning the Northern Collegiate Hockey League Championship.

More details about the Fort St. John Huskies can be found on the team’s Facebook or Instagram pages and website.