Former Melfort Mustangs’ goaltender James Venne has committed to Northern Michigan University of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association and NCAA Division I.
Venne, 20, was instrumental in the Mustangs’ championship and run to the Centennial Cup final a year ago. A native of Saskatoon, SK, he appeared in 130 games for Melfort between 2021 and 2024.
The list of SJHLers at Northern Michigan grows with Venne, as the league’s former Top Defenceman, Tynan Ewart, and Ryan Ouellette, a former league Goals-Against average and save percentage leader, as well as ex-Venne teammates Aidyn Hutchinson and Ryan Duguay are all regular contributors for the NMU Wildcats.
Venne moved on to Sherwood Park in the BCHL this past off-season.
Congratulations James!