The Philadelphia Jr. Flyers are excited to announce the commitment of 19U Tier-I goaltender, Mattie Robitzer, to Northeastern University (NCAA D-I).  Northeastern is located in Boston, MA. and they play in the prestigious Hockey East Conference.   Robitzer will attend Northeastern beginning in the fall of 2023.

Robitzer is in her 3rd season with the Jr Flyers Girls, including a 16U Tier-II bronze medal finish at 2019 Nationals in Amherst, NY., where she played all 5 games.  She possesses a high compete level, along with great athleticism and quickness in the crease.  Robitzer is able to remain calm in net, while aggressively challenging shooters and cutting off angles.

Jr Flyers Girls goaltending coach, Michel Larocque, said “Whether it’s a practice or a game, Mattie competes and battles for every puck. She elevates everyone around her with her work ethic and passion for the sport. Her ability to read plays, combined with her exceptional skating skills, puts her in a good position for every save.” 

On her decision, Robitzer stated, “I chose Northeastern because of the strong academics and competitive hockey program. I am excited to compete in Hockey East and look forward to playing on a team with such a great dynamic.”

Congratulations to Mattie! Northeastern Huskies Class of ’27!!

West Chester, PA – The Philadelphia Jr Flyers Girls are excited to announce the commitment of Leah Rubinshteyn to Dartmouth College (NCAA D-I) for the 2022-23 season.  Leah is the 3rd Ivy-League commit; 9th NCAA D-I commit; and 18th NCAA commit on the current 19U T1 team.  Located in Hanover, NH, the Dartmouth Big Green play in the ECAC Hockey Conference and will be led by first-year Head Coach, Morgan Illikainen.

Rubinshteyn is in her 2nd season with the Jr Flyers program and is a native of Summit, NJ.  She is a high-compete player that battles for the puck every time she touches the ice – whether in a game, or in a practice.  Rubinshteyn has a great work ethic and is extremely aggressive; she makes hard, crisp passes and has a heavy, accurate shot. She is a powerful skater with quick feet and hands.

19U Coach Chris Baer said, “Leah has a D-I work ethic and skill set… we are excited to see how much she will continue to improve over this next year and a half.  She earns everything she gets, and we know she is very deserving of this opportunity and will make an immediate impact for the Big Green”.

On her commitment, Rubinshteyn said, “I chose Dartmouth because I loved the overall atmosphere of the school and it felt like the perfect fit for me from an academic and athletic perspective. I couldn’t have done it without the help of my family, friends, and coaches.”

Congrats to Leah! Dartmouth Big Green ’26.