Uniontown Area High School junior defenseman Logan Jenkins announced his decision to join the Charleston Colonials of the United States Premier Hockey League’s National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC). “It was a pretty easy decision to make,” Jenkins said after a Zoom call with the team.
About the NCDC and the Colonials
The NCDC, launched in December 2016, offers a tuition‑free junior hockey division aimed at developing players for Division I collegiate programs and beyond. The Colonials, based in Charleston, South Carolina, play home games at the Carolina Ice Palace in North Charleston. The team is coached by former NHL player Erik Cole, with Tyler Morin as assistant coach and Matt Garver serving as assistant scout.
Jenkins’ transition to Charleston
Jenkins arrived in Charleston on November 7 and expects to suit up soon. He has already practiced with the squad and says, “I anticipate going in and start playing. It is a little bit different than what I’m used to, but I think I am going to do fine.” He will live with a billet family and continue his coursework through online schooling, allowing his parents to stay involved despite the distance.
Jenkins, who began skating at five and has played since age six, previously suited up for the Pittsburgh Predators 16U AAA team and the Connellsville Area High School team in the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League (PIHL). He hopes to return to Connellsville for Thanksgiving and Christmas to remain eligible for the PIHL playoffs.
Looking ahead
The Colonials have played 14 of 44 games this season, sitting fourth in the South‑South East Division with 16 points. Their next matchup is against the Charlotte Rush on November 13 at 9:20 p.m. at the Carolina Ice Palace.
Jenkins, who describes himself as a stay‑at‑home defenseman turned more offensive player, said, “I have gotten more offensive in the past couple of years, but I would like to get more points and score more. I enjoy playing the point on the power play and I play a lot on the penalty kill. It is important to be able to go in and do the dirty work.” He added that his skating ability, honed through early lessons, remains one of his strongest assets.
“I am looking to go as high as I can in the sport,” Jenkins concluded. “I just want to get better each day.”
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