Quinnipiac sophomore netminder Perets gives up remaining eligibility, inks NHL deal with Hurricanes

Quinnipiac sophomore goaltender Yaniv Perets has signed an NHL contract with the Carolina Hurricanes. In signing the deal, Perets gives up his remaining two years with the Bobcats. The Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec, native was a 2023 Frozen Four all-tournament team member, Hobey Baker top-10 selection and Mike Richter Award finalist. Perets currently leads the Quinnipiac leaderboard … Read more

After three seasons in Boston University crease, Commesso leaves Terriers, signs NHL contract with Blackhawks

The NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks have announced that the team has agreed to terms with Boston University junior goaltender Drew Commesso on a three-year, entry-level contract. Commesso will report to the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs on a professional tryout. In signing the deal, Commesso gives up his senior year with the Terriers. Commesso served as an alternate … Read more

Michigan netminder Portillo foregoes senior season with Wolverines, signs amateur tryout with AHL’s Reign

Michigan junior goaltender Erik Portillo has signed an amateur tryout agreement with the AHL’s Ontario Reign. Portillo gives up his senior season with the Wolverines. A 2019 third-round draft pick (67th overall) of the Buffalo Sabres, Portillo had his rights traded to the Los Angeles Kings last month for a third-round pick in the 2023 … Read more

Gophers’ Knies inks NHL deal with Maple Leafs, foregoes junior, senior seasons with Minnesota

Minnesota sophomore forward Matthew Knies has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs and will forego his final two years of college eligibility. Knies will join Toronto immediately. Knies was a second-round pick (57th overall) of the Maple Leafs in the 2021 NHL Draft and was a Hobey Baker Memorial Award … Read more

Minnesota captain Faber gives up senior season with Gophers, signs NHL contract with Wild

The NHL’s Minnesota Wild announced Sunday that the club has signed Minnesota junior defenseman Brock Faber to a three-year, entry-level contract starting with the 2022-23 season. He will join the Wild today and travel with the team to Chicago for their game Monday night. In signing the NHL contract, Faber foregoes his senior year with … Read more

Michigan’s Hughes signs NHL deal with Devils, gives up last two seasons on Wolverines’ blue line

The New Jersey Devils have signed Michigan sophomore defenseman Luke Hughes to a three-year, entry-level contract starting with the 2022-23 season. In signing the NHL deal, Hughes foregoes his last two seasons with the Wolverines. Hughes was an alternate captain for the Wolverines during the 2022-23 season. The Canton, Mich., native ranked second on Michigan … Read more

Army West Point’s Wilson named winner of 2023 Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award

TAMPA, Fla. — Army West Point senior forward Noah Wilson has been named the winner of the 2022-23 Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award, the Hockey Commissioners Association announced Friday night. The award was established by the HCA in honor of former Army player Derek Hines, who was a “consummate team player and team builder.” Hines … Read more

Michigan freshman Fantilli chosen winner of 2023 Tim Taylor Award as nation’s top rookie

TAMPA, Fla. — Michigan freshman forward Adam Fantilli has been named the recipient of the 2023 Tim Taylor Award, given annually upon the best first-year player in NCAA Division I men’s hockey, the Hockey Commissioners’ Association announced Friday night. He is the third Michigan player to win this award, the others being Thomas Bordeleau in … Read more