Russian forward Nikita Borodayenko commits to Merrimack

Merrimack received a commitment from 2002-born forward Nikita Borodayenko, a Russian import who is in his first season with the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the USHL.

“I chose Merrimack because it has good conditions, good hockey coaches, and a good university in itself,” Borodayenko said. “I went there, looked at everything, and liked everything.”

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