Minnesota-Duluth sophomore goaltender Kasimir Kaskisuo has given up his final two years of NCAA eligibility to sign a two-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs. “I feel like I’m ready,” Kaskisuo said to the Duluth News Tribune. “UMD has given me two awesome years and time to develop, but now I feel like the opportunity … Read more
The Washington Capitals announced Monday that they have signed goaltender Adam Carlson to a two-year, entry-level contract. Carlson posted a 7-7-3 record with Mercyhurst this season with a 2.85 GAA and a .919 save percentage and will give up his final three years of NCAA eligibility. For the rest of the 2015-16 season, Carlson will … Read more
According to NBC Sports, Minnesota defenseman Michael Brodzinski will forgo his senior year to sign a three-year, entry-level contract with the San Jose Sharks. Brodzinski posted eight goals and 21 points in 37 games in 2015-16, leading all Gophers blueliners in scoring and being named Second Team All-Big Ten. He was originally drafted by the … Read more
Penn State junior goaltender Eamon McAdam has become the second Nittany Lion in program history to sign an NHL contract, inking a three-year, entry-level deal with the New York Islanders on Tuesday. McAdam forgoes his senior season in pursuit of his NHL dream and joins Casey Bailey as the first two Nittany Lions to sign … Read more
The Buffalo Sabres announced Tuesday that they have signed Minnesota State junior defenseman Casey Nelson to an NHL entry-level, free-agent contract. Nelson was named WCHA Defensive Player of the Year and earned All-WCHA First Team honors in 2015-16. This season, he registered six goals and 16 assists for 22 points in 40 games to rank … Read more
Nebraska-Omaha announced Tuesday that junior center Jake Guentzel has signed an amateur tryout contract with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League and will forgo his senior season with the Mavericks. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton is the top affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League. Guentzel was drafted by the Penguins in the third … Read more
The Buffalo Sabres announced Monday that the team has signed Minnesota junior forward Hudson Fasching to an entry-level contract. In 37 games during the 2015-16 season, Fasching registered career-high totals in goals (20), assists (18) and points (38). His 20 goals, including his team-high seven game winners, led all Minnesota skaters along with Leon Bristedt, … Read more
Jason Kasdorf, who just completed his senior season with Rensselaer, has signed an entry-level contract with the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres. Kasdorf, who was originally drafted by the Winnipeg Jets and then had his contract rights traded to Buffalo, had a year of eligibility remaining due to a medical hardship. “I am extremely grateful for the … Read more
The Detroit Red Wings have signed Maine junior defenseman Dan Renouf to a two-year, entry-level contract, beginning with the 2016-17 season. Renouf has also signed an amateur tryout with the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins, where he will report for the remainder of the 2015-16 season. Renouf recently completed his junior season with the Black Bears, … Read more
New Hampshire sophomore forward Andrew Poturalski has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes. “We are absolutely thrilled for Andrew,” said UNH coach Dick Umile in a statement. “He has been a tremendous player for us in the two years he has been here and we wish him nothing but the best.” Poturalski will report … Read more
Northeastern announced Monday that freshman forward Jason Cotton has withdrawn from the university. “On behalf of the entire Northeastern hockey community, I would like to wish Jason the best in his future endeavors,” said Huskies’ coach Jim Madigan in a statement. “I enjoyed working with Jason and I believe he will have a successful future … Read more
Denver announced Thursday that junior defenseman Nick Neville will be leaving the school for “personal reasons,” according to a school-issued press release. The 22-year-old Neville has appeared in 54 career games for the Pioneers, tallying six points on two goals and four assists. He skated in 10 games this season, recording one goal in addition … Read more
Clarkson sophomore forward Janick Asselin has decided to leave school and pursue opportunities in professional hockey, according to a school-issued press release Tuesday. The Coaticook, Quebec native skated in 40 career games for the Golden Knights, scoring 16 points on four goals and 12 assists. He played in 15 of Clarkson’s 19 games this season, … Read more
Rochester Institute of Technology sophomore forward Mark Golberg has left the program and withdrawn from school, RIT officials confirmed to USCHO.com Saturday. Golberg was leading the Tigers in scoring with two goals and 12 assists in 15 games this season, and had career totals of four goals and 20 assists in 52 games. RIT had … Read more
Boston University sophomore forward A.J. Greer has left school and signed with the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Reports surfaced Thursday that this was happening, but it was confirmed by a BU spokesman Friday night in an email to USCHO. Greer, also a second-round pick (39th overall) of the Colorado Avalanche … Read more
Bowling Green announced Friday that redshirt senior defenseman Dajon Mingo has left the program to pursue a professional hockey career. “We wish Dajon the best of luck in the future,” Falcons coach Chris Bergeron said in a statement. “We appreciate his effort in contributing to the development of our program.” Mingo leaves the program after … Read more
Nebraska-Omaha announced Monday that sophomore forward Avery Peterson has decided to leave the team. “Avery is leaving the team for personal reasons,” said Mavericks coach Dean Blais in a statement. “He has finished his classwork for the semester and will leave UNO in good academic standing.” Peterson appeared in 14 games for UNO this season, … Read more
According to the Niagara Gazette, the Purple Eagles have released junior forwards Pat Conte and Phillip Nasca. A source informed the Gazette on Sunday that Conte and Nasca had been kicked off the team. Neither player dressed against Bentley last weekend when the Purple Eagles split the weekend series with a 6-4 win and 3-1 … Read more
Lake Superior State announced Wednesday that sophomore defenseman Jason Bird has left the team. Bird appeared in 23 games as a freshman and tallied a goal and four assists. He has not played yet this season for the Lakers. “We would like to thank Jason for the commitment and service he put into the program,” … Read more
Freshman forward Tim Doherty has left Brown before even playing one game and will return to play junior hockey with the Boston Junior Bruins of the United States Premier Hockey League, according to SB Nation. Doherty recorded 28 goals and 34 assists in 46 games last season with the Junior Bruins and has been removed … Read more