Written By: Rory McGouran
Photo: Patrick Garriepy

The Northeast Generals are proud to announce that Beckett Hinchsliff has secured his collegiate commitment to play hockey at Tufts University and join the Jumbos Men’s Hockey program for the 2026-27 campaign.

The Chicago, IL native joined the Generals through a trade this season.  

He started his junior hockey journey with the Buffalo Jr. Sabres in the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) in 2023-24, where he recorded 15 points (5g-10a) in 45 games as a rookie. The following season, Hinchsliff joined the NAHL’s El Paso Rhinos. He not only transitioned into an offensive force, scoring 30 points (18g-12a) in 55 games, but also added sandpaper grit with 228 penalty minutes and built his leadership, earning him a captaincy with the Minnesota Mallards the next season.

“Beckett is a great kid and was sought after by our staff for the last two years.  When it became possible to trade for him this year, we jumped at the chance, and we have not been disappointed.  Just a great person with a real passion for his teammates.  He is big, physical, and willing to get dirty on the walls.  He plays hard every shift and is just relentless on the forecheck.  His ability to impact the game with effort has been contagious in the room, and his impact was immediate both on and off the ice.  He has played very big for us when the games have mattered the most.  He has also taken on a tremendous leadership role, helping to mentor the younger players; he is kind of like an extra coach on the ice and bench.  Tufts is a great spot for him, a high-end academic school with great hockey.  We are thrilled and proud of Beckett and his commitment to Tufts.  Can’t wait to watch him in the fall, said Head Coach and GM, Bryan Erikson

Hinchsliff captained the Minnesota Mallards this season, adding 19 points (8g-11a) in 29 games before being acquired by the Generals. He added another 11 points with the Gens Family, matching his season high of 30 points.

“I am extremely excited to continue my academic and athletic career at Tufts University. Tufts offers the challenge of high-level academics and elite athletics, which will push me to grow and mature over the next four years. I have built a strong relationship with Coaches Pat Norton and Nick Roberto, and I can’t wait to get started and meet the team. Go Jumbos!” said Hinchsliff.

Hinchsliff finished his junior hockey career with 152 career games played, including 107 in the NAHL

Tufts University is located just outside of Boston in Medford, MA, and competes in the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) of NCAA DIV III

The Northeast Generals organization would like to congratulate Beckett and his family on his accomplishment.