Logan Heroux commits to RPI
The Ferris State transfer adds experience to a young defensemen group
About a month ago, RPI picked up a commitment out of the transfer portal from right shot defenseman Logan Heroux. Listed at 6’2” and 206 LBs, Heroux comes from Ferris State where he served as the 6th D for them the past two seasons with an average of 13 minutes a game. His first season at Ferris State, he had 14 points, but he dropped down to 4 this year. Prior to Ferris State, Heroux had two good seasons in the NAHL with 76 points and a +56 rating combined across them.
Heroux plays a mature style with a diverse skill set to fill a variety of roles. Offensively, he is excellent on the breakout and was described as “a breakout machine” by Neutral Zone. He “easily carried the puck and sucked forecheckers to him before passing the puck off. He used his partner well and hit the center over and over.” He has some skill in the offensive zone as well and loves firing the puck on net. Defensively, he uses his size to clog lanes and keep a good gap. Overall, his well-rounded skill set will let him play any type of role and in any situation.
Heroux will arrive at RPI this fall with two years of eligibility remaining. He projects as a depth defenseman who can play in all situations and fill in up the lineup if injuries hit. He will compete with Hilditch for the 7th D role and provides a bit more offensive upside than Hilditch while Hilditch is stronger defensively. They will probably mix and match the two of them depending on the opponent and situation. Heroux provides experience and stability on the backend, which will be important for a very young Engineers team this season. Congratulations to Logan and his family!