Written by: Rory McGouran
Photo: Patrick Garriepy
The Northeast Generals are proud to announce that Captain, Mikey Bartkowsi, has secured his collegiate commitment to play hockey at SUNY-Oswego, and join the Lakers Men’s Hockey program for the 2026-27 campaign.
Bartkowski is one of 10 graduating players on the Generals roster and recently eclipsed 100 games played with the organization.
The Fort Hill, SC, native started his NAHL career as a rookie in 2023-24, playing 44 games and picking up 10 points (1g-9a). Over the past two seasons, including this year, Bartkowski has shown an incredible work ethic and determination, despite multiple injuries, returning to the team every time. These intangibles not only led to him being named captain, but set the standard in the locker room and on the ice of what it takes to be a General.
“Mikey is just the absolute best on and off the ice. Amazing young man who has such a strong faith in God, and it shows in how he carries himself at and away from the rink. His faith has helped him through some crazy injuries the past few years. When Mikey came to us three years ago, he was raw, but he worked hard, and then he worked some more. He took advantage of every extra ice, extra skills, and extra video, and it showed with his rapid improvement. He is truly the engine that drives our team. His work ethic is unrivaled, and it is contagious to those around him. He makes any team he plays on better. Oswego is a great program that gets great players, and Mikey will fit right in. His versatility in the lineup is what makes him special; he can play all four lines and all three forward spots. He is a beast on the PK and in the D-zone, but is also over a point per game this season. I am so grateful that I got the opportunity to coach Mikey. Guys like him make you a better coach, and I will be forever grateful for the impact Mikey has made on the Northeast Generals and myself. We can’t wait to watch his success at the next level,” said Head Coach and GM Bryan Erikson.
Bartkowski’s game has grown into a dependable two-way player, difficult to play against with an offensive upside. Although injuries have forced him to miss 27 games, he is currently embarking on his best statistical season of junior hockey, setting career highs in goals, assists, and points with 27 points (8g-19a) in 28 games played.
The Generals are 17-9-1-0 when Bartkowski is in the lineup this season.
“The coaches at Oswego reached out to me when I was injured, and I took a visit. It’s a beautiful facility, the coaches are great, and I wanted to go somewhere where I knew I could fit in right away. Even last year, you wonder what the plan looks like, and as an age-out this year with the changing landscape of hockey, I just had trust in God’s plan, and he led me to Oswego. I am very proud that I will always be a Northeast General and couldn’t be more excited for the future,” said Bartkowski.
SUNY-Oswego is located in Oswego, NY, and competes in NCAA DIV III
The Northeast Generals organization would like to congratulate Mikey and his family on his accomplishment.