Clarkson University Athletics

Michael Craig joins Clarkson after playing three seasons at Robert Morris University, where he developed into a productive defenseman and two-year captain. Craig appeared in 100 games for the Colonials, recording eight goals and 39 assists for 47 points while contributing at both ends of the ice.

Craig produced three goals and 10 assists for 13 points across 26 games during the 2025–26 season. His junior campaign included a five-game point streak, a game-tying goal at Notre Dame and a goal and an assist at Mercyhurst. He also contributed three assists during Robert Morris’ run to the Atlantic Hockey America semifinal round.

The St. Catharines, Ontario, native enjoyed his most productive collegiate season as a sophomore, collecting five goals and a team-leading 19 assists for 24 points in 34 games. Craig tied for the Robert Morris scoring lead, opened the season with a four-game point streak and recorded five multi-point performances. His season included two goals and an assist at Niagara and a three-assist performance at Mercyhurst.

Craig began his college career by recording 10 assists in 39 games as a freshman, leading all Robert Morris defensemen in assists. Away from the ice, he earned College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors, was twice selected as an AHCA All-American Scholar and earned three selections to the Atlantic Hockey America All-Academic Team.

Before attending Robert Morris, Craig played three seasons with the Nanaimo Clippers of the British Columbia Hockey League. He accumulated 16 goals and 66 assists for 82 points in 110 regular-season games, served as team captain during the 2022–23 season and helped Nanaimo capture the BCHL championship in 2021–22.

A right-shot defenseman, Craig brings Clarkson extensive collegiate experience, offensive ability and proven leadership. The 5-foot-11, 187-pound senior will wear No. 2 during the 2026–27 season.