RELEASE | Red Leafs add more forward depth in La Cara

BURNABY, BC – The Simon Fraser University Red Leafs Hockey program is excited to announce the commitment of forward Rocco La Cara to the non-conference roster for the 2024.25 season.

La Cara, from Vancouver, BC, is well travelled at the Junior “A” level, spending time in each of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL), Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL), Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL), and Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL), amassing 85 games played and 56 points across the leagues from 2020 to 2024.

“He’s a fast player,” said Head Coach Mark Coletta, “he can get up and down the ice quick and he works hard, so he’ll fit right in and be a good addition to the group.”

“He’s got some familiarity with some of our guys too, which is always a nice bonus,” said Coletta, referring to La Cara’s previous playing experience with Walker Erickson in Merritt and Jimmy Darby and Buddy Johnson in Surrey.

La Cara says he plans to excel academically while earning his degree in business, and strives to grow not only as a player but as a well-rounded individual as well.

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