AUSTIN D'ORAZIO NAMED FEBRUARY FPHL ROOKIE OF THE MONTH

Binghamton, NY – The Federal Prospect Hockey League announced today that Bingham Black Bears defenseman Austin D’Orazio has been named the Rookie of the Month for February.

D’Orazio appeared in 8 games and recorded 6 goals, 11 assists for 17 points during February. His best two games were on February 20th against the Watertown Wolves with 2 goals and 3 assists for 5 points. Austin’s other outstanding game for the month was on February 14th. In the Valentine Day game against the Port Huron Prowlers, he accumulated 4 points (1-3-4).

The 24-year-old is from Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. He is starting his professional career this season with the Black Bears, after spending the two previous years with the Utica Pioneers.

The FPHL is a Single-A Minor Professional hockey league operating in its 16th season during 2025-26