New Hampshire announced Friday that sophomore forward Warren Foegele has left the Wildcats and signed with the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League. Foegele, a third-round pick by Carolina in the 2014 NHL draft, posted five goals and 16 points in 34 games in 2014-15. This season, Foegele had one assist through five games … Read more
Boston College forward Jeremy Bracco has decided to depart the program, according to a school-issued press release sent out Wednesday morning. Then Wednesday afternoon, the OHL’s Kitchener Rangers announced that Bracco had signed with the club. The Freeport, N.Y., native recorded three assists (all on Oct. 23 at Colorado College) in five games played for … Read more
Colorado College is now down a forward and a defenseman as both Garrett Cecere and Jordan Berger left the program in two separate instances this week. The Colorado Springs Gazette reported that Cecere, a sophomore defender, will head back to the United States Hockey League, where he last played for the Sioux Falls Stampede in … Read more
Colorado College senior Jared Hanson is retiring from hockey to focus on medical school, according to a report in the Colorado Springs Gazette. Hanson made the announcement over the weekend that he will no longer play after an injury-shortened junior season that saw him dress in just nine games. “Unfortunately, my time as a competitive … Read more
A published report in Monday’s Toledo Blade says Bowling Green defenseman Nolan Valleau has signed a contract with “an NHL team” and will not return to school for his last three years of eligibility. The paper noted Valleau took part in summer development camps with the Chicago Blackhawks and Winnipeg Jets and that it’s believed … Read more
The OHL’s London Knights will be the next destination for Boston University forward J.J. Piccinich. In a press release Wednesday, the Knights announced the signing of Piccinich, who posted a goal and three assists for the Terriers in 25 games as a freshman in 2014-15. Piccinich was also a fourth-round pick (103rd overall) of the … Read more
The Nashville Predators announced Friday that the club has signed Wisconsin defenseman Jack Dougherty to a three-year, entry-level contract. Dougherty spent the 2014-15 season with the Badgers, tying for fourth among Big Ten freshmen defensemen in points (nine). Nashville, who selected Dougherty in the second round (51st overall) of the 2014 NHL draft, also announced … Read more
According to the Colorado Springs Gazette, goalie Chase Perry has left Colorado College and returned to the Wenatchee Wild, formerly part of the NAHL, but joining the BCHL for the 2015-16 season. The Gazette report states that CC coach Mike Haviland was not caught off-guard by the move. “He wanted to talk to his folks … Read more
Colgate defenseman Ryan Johnston signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Montreal Canadiens organization on Monday and will forego his senior season with the Raiders. Johnston agreed to terms with the Canadiens after taking part in their development camp last week. “I want to thank Ryan for his three years at Colgate,” Colgate coach Don … Read more
After initially announcing on May 13 he would not return to North Dakota for his senior season, goaltender Zane McIntyre officially signed a two-year contract with the Boston Bruins on Tuesday. McIntyre, UND’s Glenn “Red” Jarrett Male Athlete of the Year, capped a record-breaking career with the most decorated season by a UND goaltender. He was named … Read more
Massachusetts-Lowell will be down a goalie going into 2015-16 as freshman Jeff Smith will return to the BCHL’s Powell River Kings. Last season, Smith went 3-3-0 with a 3.02 GAA and .885 save percentage with one shutout. “It was a good experience [and] the coaches gave me an opportunity, but I just don’t think it was … Read more
On his Twitter account Friday, Northeastern forward Mike Szmatula announced he is leaving the Huskies’ program. Want to thank fans and teammates at NU. Met a lot of great people however it is time for a change. Excited for a new beginning — Michael Szmatula (@MichaelSzmatula) June 12, 2015 The school later confirmed the news … Read more
Michigan State freshman defenseman Josh Jacobs has left school and will join the Ontario Hockey League’s Sarnia Sting for the 2015-16 season, according to MiHockey. Jacobs, a New Jersey Devils second-round draft pick (41st overall) in 2014, posted nine assists in 35 games last year for the Spartans. “I informed Coach [Tom] Anastos that I … Read more
North Dakota defenseman Jordan Schmaltz will forgo his senior season after signing a three-year, entry-level contract with the St. Louis Blues on Thursday. Schmaltz was a first-round pick (25th overall) of the Blues at the 2012 NHL draft. A native of Verona, Wis., Schmaltz appeared in 125 games with UND and collected 13 goals and … Read more
North Dakota goaltender Zane McIntyre will turn pro after three seasons, his family advisor confirmed to the Grand Forks Herald on Tuesday. McIntyre, a Boston Bruins draft pick and 2015 All-American, will soon start negotiations with the NHL club, according to the Herald. His departure means UND will start next season with sophomore Cam Johnson, … Read more
Penn State has dismissed freshman forward Scott Conway for violating unspecified team rules. According to a school statement, PSU head coach Guy Gadowsky and the program consider the matter concluded and will have no further comment. During the 2014-15 season, Conway was the Nittany Lions’ top freshman scorer with 10 goals and 26 points in … Read more
The Calgary Flames announced the signing of Providence junior goaltender Jon Gillies on Wednesday. Gillies, who recently was named the Most Outstanding Player at the Frozen Four and a CCM All-America East Second Team nod, tallied a career-high 49 saves against Boston University in the national championship game to lead the Friars to the program’s … Read more
Wisconsin sophomore forward Morgan Zulinick will be leaving school at the end of the spring semester and will return home to British Columbia be with his family, which includes his three-year-old son, Noah. “I’ve decided after three years here at Wisconsin, my heart is back home with my family and my son, Noah,” Zulinick said … Read more
The New York Islanders announced Thursday that Minnesota State junior goaltender Stephon Williams has agreed to terms on a two-year, entry-level contract that will take effect with the 2015-16 season. Williams will join the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League on an amateur tryout for the remainder of the 2014-15 season. The Islanders … Read more
According to Blueshirts United, Minnesota junior defenseman Brady Skjei, the New York Rangers’ first-round selection in the 2012 NHL draft, has agreed to terms with the club on an entry-level contract. Skjei will join the Hartford Wolf Pack on an amateur tryout and will finish out the season playing in the AHL. This past season, … Read more