Connecticut Jr. Rangers’ Ranta Excited For Future With Post University

By Joshua Boyd / USPHL.com 

Cole Ranta, a two-year USPHL Premier veteran, is working towards what has all the makings of a fantastic college hockey career. Ranta, a 2004-born native of Marquette, Mich., committed just after the conclusion of the 2024-25 season to Post University. Post plays in the only NCAA Division II hockey conference, the Northeast-10 Conference. 

“I started talking to Post about a month before my commitment. I love their hockey, and they put together a very good team every year and I am very excited to become one of them,” said Ranta, who closed up his career as a top player for the Connecticut Jr. Rangers. “Their academics are outstanding and after touring I knew it would be the perfect place for me.”

Ranta completed a 40-game season for the Jr. Rangers, scoring 10 goals and 25 points. With his 2023-24 season playing for the Florida Eels and Hudson Havoc included, he finished with 53 points in 82 regular season games, and he added six points in six career playoff games. 

“CJR helped me become a college level player in many ways. Coach Mike Stanaway puts together a good schedule for the guys and pushes you to the next level to become the best you can possibly be,” said Ranta. “He also helps promote his players a ton, which helps a lot. The USPHL also helps a lot with commitment. The level of play pushes players and shows that they can play at the NCAA level.”

Ranta has a good handle on what it will take to succeed in the college game, and is applying that knowledge to a busy preparation schedule in the summer. 

“In the off-season I want to work on my skating. It is a big factor in anyone’s game and I believe when you have good feet and can get to open ice better, you get more opportunities,” Ranta said. “I also continue to work on faceoffs to try and be the most dominant center.”

The USPHL congratulates Cole Ranta, his family, the Connecticut Jr. Rangers and Post University.