Decision to commit to Providence ‘felt right’ for Colts’ Jelsma

Decision to commit to Providence ‘felt right’ for Colts’ Jelsma

When it came time to decide the next step in his hockey career, the answer, says Beau Jelsma, was right there. The former Barrie Colts captain announced Monday he had signed a commitment to play NCAA Division 1 hockey next fall at Providence College in Providence, Rhode Island. “It felt right,” said Jelsma of his decision to join the Friars hockey program. The 21-year-old, who wrapped up a four-year junior hockey career with the Colts this month…

Men's Hockey Adds Beau Jelsma To The 2025-26 Roster - Providence College Athletics

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Providence College men's hockey has added Beau Jelsma (Brownsville, Ont.) to the 2025-26 roster after signing an athletic aid agreement to attend the College. Jelsma has spent the previous four seasons with the Barrie Colts of the OHL, serving as captain the last two seasons. He will be the third CHL player to join the Friars for the 2025-26 season – Donovan McCoy (Sudbury, OHL) and Jonathan Fauchon (Rimouski, QMJHL).