The NAHL’s Watertown Shamrocks have announced that defenseman Will Shephard has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Lake Forest College (NCHA). 

The Scottsdale native will be heading to skate with the Foresters this fall.

Shepherd is a second-year skater in the NAHL. Last season, he skated with the Anchorage Wolverines in 38 contests. This year the 20-year-old blueliner tallied four goals and 10 assists over 56 matchups with the Shamrocks. 

Shamrocks head coach Casey Kirley explains what he has seen from Shepard’s development.

“Lake Forest is getting a fantastic person and player in Will,” Kirley said. “He is a natural leader, both on and off the ice. Will plays with passion and intensity every time he is on the ice and he’s done a great job of growing his offensive side of the game this season. We are proud of Will and look forward to following his career at Lake Forest.”

Back home, Shephard spent time with the Jr. Coyotes.

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— NAHL Staff

(April 29, 2025)