Dauphin Kings forward Josh Schmidt is moving on to the next level of his hockey career, having committed to play for the Chatham University Cougars in Pennsylvania for the 2026-27 season.
Schmidt, a graduating forward from Markham, Ontario, played three seasons with the Kings. During his tenure, he appeared in 150 regular season games, recording 21 goals and 26 assists. He also proved to be a reliable playoff performer, tallying three goals and three assists over 27 postseason appearances.
Known for his ability to perform under pressure, two of those three playoff goals were overtime winners. One of his most memorable moments for the local team came during the 2025 playoffs, when he scored the winning goal in Game 2 of the championship series against the Northern Manitoba Blizzard. That victory kept the Kings in the series, which ultimately went to a decisive Game 7.
The Dauphin Kings have seen several players secure collegiate spots recently, following a 2025-26 season where the team finished second in the West Division with a 32-23-2-0 record. Schmidt joins teammates Rylan Gage and Brett Magarrell in moving on to university hockey programs, as both Gage and Magarrell have committed to the University of Jamestown.
Chatham University competes at the Division III level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. While these programs do not offer athletic scholarships, students may qualify for academic and need-based financial support.
