Former Okotoks Oiler Jagger Tapper has been off to a hot start during his first season in the NCAA with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI).
The skilled forward has brought his offensive style and quick skating ability to RPI and it's paid off so far as he has posted two goals and two assists for four points in the first four games of the season.
A few exciting firsts to kick off the season! 🏒
— RPI Men's Hockey (@RPI_Hockey) October 12, 2024
Elliott McDermott netted his first goal at RPI, while Rainers Rullers and Jagger Tapper each scored their first college goals!#OneTeamOneGoal pic.twitter.com/kuGHNQhtjk
The Green Army is no stranger to Tapper's skill set as he led the team in points during the post-season last year with 12 points in 10 games, five of the points came from goals.
The line of Tapper, Sam Huck, and Brett Wilson was a weapon the Oilers took advantage of last year and it paid dividends. Huck is currently with the Waterloo Black Hawks of the USHL and Wilson is still a member of the Green and Gold as he's the new assistant captain for the team.
Highlights from the weekend finale at Canisius! pic.twitter.com/yY7nWHm6Zv
— RPI Men's Hockey (@RPI_Hockey) October 13, 2024
Tapper and RPI will play back-to-back games against Union College this weekend with the first game coming on Friday (Oct. 25).