Butte Forward Launderville Makes College Commitment

The Butte Irish of the North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) are proud to announce that forward, Anthony Launderville, has committed to play ACHA Division II college hockey for the University of Minnesota-Crookston (Crookston, Minnesota).

Launderville spent one season in the NA3HL. Initially with the Sheridan Hawks for the 2025-26 season, Launderville joined the Butte Irish in January of 2026. 

During the 2025-26 season, he recorded five points, consisting of three goals and two assists. 

“Anthony is a smooth skating forward who plays a tough style of hockey with a strong work ethic! He will do great in college!” Said Irish head coach Marc Brodeur.

Launderville’s best performance of the year came on Jan. 10 while he was playing for the Sheridan Hawks. He recorded one assist and scored one goal against the Great Falls Americans.

Launderville is one of four players from the Butte Irish to make a college commitment this season.