The NAHL’s New Mexico Ice Wolves have announced that forward Nayan Pai has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for St. Olaf College (MIAC).

The California native and Colorado Rampage alum will join the Oles in Northfield, Minn., this fall.

Pai, an ‘05 skater, laced up in 51 games during the regular season for the Ice Wolves, tallying 15 goals and 26 assists for 41 points in his second season with New Mexico. During the playoffs, Pai played in three games for the Ice Wolves, adding two goals.

In his first season playing in the NAHL, Pai played in 46 games for New Mexico, scoring 11 goals while adding 16 assists for 27 points during his 2024-25 campaign.

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— NAHL Staff

(May 26, 2026)