Di Giuseppe bypasses senior season at Michigan, signs with Carolina

The Carolina Hurricanes announced Wednesday that they have signed Michigan junior forward Phil Di Giuseppe to a three-year, entry-level contract. “We’re pleased that Phil has chosen to begin his professional hockey career,” said Carolina vice president of hockey operations Ron Francis in a news release. “He’s got good size and adds to our organization’s depth … Read more

Boston College’s Gaudreau named 2014 Walter Brown Award winner

The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston announced Tuesday that Boston College junior forward Johnny Gaudreau has won the 62nd Walter Brown Award, presented annually to the best American-born college hockey player in New England. Gaudreau finished first in the final balloting ahead of teammate Bill Arnold and third-place finisher Steve Weinstein of Bentley. Leading all … Read more

Capitals sign Minnesota-Duluth junior Herbert to two-year contract

Minnesota-Duluth junior forward Caleb Herbert will bypass his senior year with the Bulldogs after he recently signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals. Herbert was Washington’s fifth-round pick (142nd overall) in the 2010 NHL draft. This season at UMD, Herbert led the team with 31 points on 12 goals and 19 assists. For … Read more

Carpenter leaves Bowling Green, inks with Sharks’ organization

The Worcester Sharks, American Hockey League affiliate of the San Jose Sharks, announced the signing of Bowling Green junior forward Ryan Carpenter on Monday afternoon. Carpenter played in 15 games for the Falcons in the 2013-14 season, compiling eight goals and eight assists for 16 points. He missed the start of the season with a … Read more

Blackhawks nab New Hampshire junior van Riemsdyk

The Chicago Blackhawks announced Monday that they have agreed to terms with New Hampshire junior defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk on a free-agent, two-year contract. Van Riemsdyk tallied four goals and 23 points in 26 games this season with the Wildcats and 75 points total in 102 games with UNH from 2011 to 2014. Last year, … Read more

Olofsson one and done at Colorado College, signs with Wild

Colorado College freshman defenseman Gustav Olofsson has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Minnesota Wild. Olofsson, Minnesota’s second-round pick (46th overall) in the 2013 NHL draft, will report to the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League on an amateur tryout. “We’re excited to get Gus under contract,” Wild assistant GM Brent Flahr said … Read more

Hobey Baker finalist Archibald signs with Penguins’ organization

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League announced Sunday that they have signed forward Josh Archibald to an amateur tryout agreement. Archibald just finished his junior season at Nebraska-Omaha where he registered 29 goals, 14 assists and 43 points in 37 games, setting a new school record for goals. Over three seasons with the … Read more

Cornell’s Iles named ECAC Hockey student-athlete of the year

ECAC Hockey recently announced that Cornell goaltender Andy Iles has been named the student-athlete of the year. A finance and Marketing major, the senior has accumulated a 3.78 grade-point average, while recently being named to the league’s second-team all-conference team. “It is easy to see Andy Iles and what he has done at Cornell,” said … Read more

ECAC Hockey announces individual ’13-14 awards

ECAC Hockey on Friday night announced five more awards for the 2013-14 season. Union’s Shayne Gostisbehere and Greg Carey of St. Lawrence have been named co-players of the year. Topping all players in fan balloting, Gostisbehere was recently named a top-10 finalist for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award and led the conference in goals scored … Read more