Rattlers Kotlarczyk to Finlandia NCAA D3

 

The Bradford Rattlers are pleased to announce that two year veteran Rattler Joe Kotlarczyk has committed to the Finlandia University Lions Ice Hockey Program. Finlandia competes in Division 3 of the NCAA.

Kotlarczyk is a 22 year old defensive forward hailing from Detroit, Michigan. He stands 6'1", weighing 190lbs.

Joe was drafted by the Rattlers in the 10 Round of the 2013 GMHL Entry Draft. He made the club out of training camp and went on to play two seasons with the Rattlers.

Joe would suit up 78 times for the Rattlers over two years, notching a career 32 points (12g, 20a). He made a Russell Cup Finals appearance in 2014.

 

Finlandia has been a long-time supporter of the Bradford Rattlers and the GMHL -- recruiting players from the Rattlers dating back to 2006. Joe will be joining the Alliston Coyotes Captain Viktor Svensson at Finlandia this upcoming season.