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Tyler Flack (photo credit – Andy Corneau / OJHL Images), the captain of the North York Rangers last season, has confirmed his commitment to join the SUNY Oswego Lakers in Oswego, NY beginning with the 2020-21 season.

“I am proud to say that even though I had the opportunity to pursue NCAA Division 1, U SPORTS and various D3 schools, I decided that the best fit for me is at SUNY Oswego. At the end of the day, Oswego offers me the best academic, school and hockey experience and I am truly excited to become a Laker,” Flack said on the Rangers’ website.

The Mississauga native made his name known in his final OJHL season. With a young and rebuilding team, Flack help carry the load offensively. He tallied a team and career-high 26 goals and 64 points, while also posting six points in a first-round playoff upset of the Toronto Junior Canadiens. 

“Being a Ranger the last three years has meant being part of a family. Coming to the rink pushing to get better every day and enjoying every second of it,” said Flack, who scored once in the OJHL All-Star Game last November.

The now 20-year-old spent the last three years playing for the OJHL Rangers. Right from day one as an AP call up, he did everything in his power to help the team win. This translated to Flack playing on the special teams and earning the trust from four-year head coach Geoff Schomogyi to be played in any situation. 

“From the moment Tyler started as an AP with us we knew he was going to be a special player for us in North York,” Schomogyi stated. “Each year you could see he gained more and more confidence as a player, and as a result of that his play elevated every year he was with us. Tyler also did a tremendous job this season as the captain of a very young team and helped mold a lot of the young talent we have.”

During his career with the Rangers, Flack accumulated 49 goals and 63 assists for 112 points in 137 games. He ranked 18th in the franchise history in goals and points.

Flack earned his stripes with the Rangers and worked his way up to ultimately earn the opportunity to play at the next level down south. Even though he is ready for the next step, North York will always hold a special place in his heart. 

“The thing that I'll miss most about North York is the team culture. Over the last three years I have never been a part of group that was as close as we were. North York taught me the value of hard work and mental preparation on and off the ice,” Flack said.

Flack becomes the 25th North York player to commit to either an NCAA or U SPORTS school during the past four seasons.

Congratulations to Tyler and best of luck in the NCAA!

The OJHL, the largest Jr. A hockey league in Canada, has had more than 100 NCAA, U Sports, CHL and professional commitments in 2019-20 – including more than 40 NCAA Division I scholarships.

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