Jul 17, 2025
HARTFORD, CT – Who says you can’t go home? Defenseman Cooper Moore, a native of Greenwich, CT, did just that ahead of the 2023-24 season. After playing three seasons of college hockey at the University of North Dakota, Moore transferred to Quinnipiac University for the final two seasons of his career.
There, he enjoyed back-to-back career best seasons and earned a professional contract. To make matters even more special for the Connecticut native, that professional contract came from home with the Hartford Wolf Pack.
“The New York Rangers have always been my favorite team growing up, so being able to sign with Hartford is a dream come true,” Moore said when asked about inking a deal with the Wolf Pack. “I have even been on the mailing list for the Wolf Pack for as long as I can remember. Being a kid from Connecticut, it was a huge factor for me to play pro hockey in the same state that I started my career in. I would say the biggest factor would be staying close to home, allowing me to start my career in a familiar area.”
Moore began his collegiate career in 2020, suiting up in 18 games for the University of North Dakota. After three seasons, he transferred to Quinnipiac University in time for the 2023-24 season. That campaign proved to be his best, as he tied his career-high in goals with three while setting new career best marks in assists (19) and points (22).
A season ago, Moore enjoyed his second most productive NCAA season, notching 14 points (1 g, 13 a) with the Bobcats.
“I have to thank my coaching staff from the University of North Dakota for the first three years of my college career. They developed me into the player that stepped into Quinnipiac,” he said of his success with the Bobcats.
“I believe being back home was a huge help in my success at Quinnipiac. Many family and friends were able to come see me play and play a bigger role in my life. However, the entire coaching staff at Quinnipiac was the biggest reason for my success. Coach (Rand) Pecknold, (Joe) Dumais, (Rick) Bennett and (Mike) Corbett played essential roles in me taking a big jump over my two seasons at Quinnipiac. I would say the biggest difference would be coach Brijesh Patel in our weight room at Quinnipiac. Not only did he help me surprise myself in the gym but also played a huge role as a life coach on and off the ice.”
Relying on family, friends, and his coaches at Quinnipiac doesn’t stop just because…
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