KESSEL COMMITS TO WESTERN MICHIGAN

Gamblers forward William Kessel has committed to Western Michigan University of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA).  Kessel is scheduled to go to Western Michigan in the fall of 2011.

Kessel enters his second year with the Gamblers after an impressive rookie campaign in 2009-10.  The Bloomfield Hills, Michigan native appeared in 52 games for the Clark Cup Champion Gamblers collecting 10 goals, eight assists and a +10 plus/minus rating.  Kessel also appeared in 12 Clark Cup playoff games, chipping in with a goal and three assists.

Kessel is the 11th Gamblers player on the 2010-11 squad to commit to a NCAA Division I institution or sign a professional contract.  Others include forwards Austin Czarnik (Miami of Ohio), Ludwig Karlsson (Northeastern), J.P. LaFontaine (Minnesota State-Mankato), defensemen Aaron Harstad (Colorado College), Max Hartner (Air Force), Brian O’Rourke (Nebraska-Omaha), Andy Welinski (Minnesota-Duluth) and goaltender Adam Wilcox (Minnesota).