Providence junior Thompson gives up senior season with Friars, signs NHL contract with Devils

Providence junior forward Tyce Thompson has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the New Jersey Devils, forgoing his senior season with the Friars. The contract begins this season (2020-21) and he’ll report to New Jersey to begin his quarantine. Thompson, a fourth-round pick of the Devils (96th overall) in the 2019 NHL Draft, led the … Read more

Yale captain Kemp forgoes senior season, signs NHL contract with Edmonton

The Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms with Yale defenseman Philip Kemp on a three-year, entry-level contract through the 2022-23 season. Kemp, who had been named Yale’s captain, gives up his senior season with the Bulldogs. The Greenwich, Conn., native appeared in 32 games with Yale during the 2019-20 season, recording 11 points (three goals, … Read more