Duluth native Dane Callaway has committed to Long Island University, continuing his path to Division I hockey after a strong and steady climb through the junior ranks.
This season, Callaway has split time between the Bismarck Bobcats of the North American Hockey League and the Waterloo Black Hawks in the United States Hockey League.
With Waterloo, he has posted a 2.48 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage, numbers that underline his ability to handle the speed, traffic, and shot quality of Tier I junior hockey. His calm tracking, rebound control, and ability to manage high-danger chances have translated well against elite competition.
Callaway’s foundation was built in Minnesota High School Hockey. He began his varsity career at Duluth East High School in 2020-21 before finishing his final three seasons at Hermantown High School. Across 78 career high school games, he compiled an impressive 59-16 record with 14 shutouts, a testament to his consistency and.
He backstopped Hermantown to the 2022 Class A state championship at the Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament, solidifying his reputation as a dependable big-game goaltender. In pressure moments, Callaway has shown the poise and structure teams covet at the next level.
Now headed to LIU, Callaway brings a winning pedigree, high-level junior experience, and proven consistency in the crease. The next chapter awaits as the foundation has already been built