The NA3HL’s Minnesota Moose have announced that captain Reid Watson has committed to play NCAA D-III hockey for Saint Mary’s.

Watson spent both seasons of his junior hockey career in the NA3HL, most recently with the first-year Moose program.

A native of Highlands Ranch, he made a significant impact on the scoresheet, racking up 94 points (40 goals, 54 assists) over 99 games in the league. He took a big step forward in his second season, boosting his point total by nearly 20 and finishing the 2024–25 campaign with 54 points, averaging over a point per game.

One of Watson’s standout performances came on Feb. 14, when he powered the Moose to a 7–4 win over the Willmar WarHawks by scoring two goals, including the game winner and adding two assists in a dominant outing.

Recognized for his leadership and offensive prowess, Watson earned a spot in the 2025 NA3HL Top Prospects Tournament, where he added to his resume with a goal and two assists, representing the Moose as their leading scorer.

“Reid’s character and resolve are a major part of why our team turned it around in the second half of the season,” Moose head coach Todd Sanden said. “He developed into a true 200-foot centerman, dominating the faceoff circle, taking care in the defensive zone, and producing offense regularly for us. Saint Mary’s is getting a player in Reid, who has more development to achieve and will work hard to reach it. He’s nowhere near his ceiling and will be a player that Coach (Ryan) Egan can rely on daily.”

Growing up, Watson played for the Littleton Hawks from Squirt C all the way to 18U. He also double-rostered with Mountain Vista High School in 2022-23.

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(May 16, 2025)