River Dragons Ink Defenseman Jack Cullen

COLUMBUS, GA – The Columbus River Dragons are pleased to announce the signing of defenseman Jack Cullen for the 2026-27 season.

Cullen, 23, is set to begin his professional career with the River Dragons after spending the past two seasons playing collegiate hockey at Manhattanville College, an NCAA Division III program. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound defenseman appeared in 40 games from 2024-26, recording two assists and 95 penalty minutes. Known for his size and physical presence, Cullen will look to bring a hard-nosed approach to the Dragons’ defensive corps as he makes the transition to the professional game.

Prior to his collegiate career, Cullen gained valuable experience across multiple junior hockey leagues. During the 2022-23 season, the Trumbull, Connecticut, native suited up for the Dryden Ice Dogs of the Superior International Junior Hockey League (SIJHL), registering two goals and 14 assists for 16 points in 34 games while accumulating 85 penalty minutes.

Cullen also spent time with the Charlotte Rush of the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) Premier, appearing in 43 games across the 2021-22 and 2023-24 seasons. During that span, he recorded three goals and 12 assists while adding 106 penalty minutes. He also appeared in 20 games with the Charlotte Rush of the USPHL Elite during the 2021-22 campaign, finishing with five goals and 10 assists.

With experience at both the junior and collegiate levels, Cullen now has the opportunity to take the next step in his hockey career in Columbus. His combination of size, physicality, and willingness to compete will give him a chance to make his presence felt on the blue line as he works to establish himself at the professional level.

Welcome to Columbus, Jack!