Canisius junior defenseman Chris Rumble signed a contract with the ECHL’s Evansville Icemen on Saturday and will forego his final year of collegiate eligibility. The first Canisius defender to collect First Team all-conference accolades since Derek Gilham during the 1998-99 season, Rumble led all Canisius blueliners with 20 points on seven goals and 13 assists … Read more
New Hampshire junior defenseman Brett Pesce signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday, giving up his senior season with the Wildcats. “Brett has been a tremendous asset to our hockey program both on and off the ice,” said UNH coach Dick Umile in a statement. “We all wish him nothing but … Read more
Western Michigan junior forward Colton Hargrove has signed with the Boston Bruins, joining the organization that drafted him in the seventh round of the 2012 NHL draft. Hargrove leaves after his best season of his three-year career with the Broncos as he totaled 28 points on 14 goals and 14 assists, all career-highs. He also … Read more
Colgate junior forward Kyle Baun announced Thursday that he will forego his senior season and sign a free-agent, entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. The contract is for two years and he will report to the Blackhawks immediately. “First off, I would like to thank coach Don Vaughan, Mike Harder, Steve Chouinard and the entire … Read more
Michigan captain Andrew Copp will give up his senior season with the Wolverines after signing a three-year, two-way, entry level contract with the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday. The junior forward and Ann Arbor native will report directly to Winnipeg for the stretch run of the NHL season. A fourth-round selection (104th overall) by Winnipeg in … Read more
Penn State junior forward Casey Bailey will forgo his senior season with the Nittany Lions, signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs Saturday night on a two-year, entry-level deal. Bailey is the first Penn State player to sign an NHL contract and could be with the Leafs on Monday for their game against Minnesota. “I’m extremely … Read more
Notre Dame sophomore forward Vince Hinostroza announced on Twitter Saturday that his college days will come to a close once he signs with the Chicago Blackhawks. pic.twitter.com/G7lKVUitLC — Vinnie Hinostroza (@Hinostroza12) March 22, 2015 Hinostroza led the Irish in scoring this season with 11 goals and 33 assists for 44 points in 42 games. … Read more
The Calgary Flames announced Thursday that they have signed defenseman Kenney Morrison, who just completed his junior year at Western Michigan, to a free-agent contract. In 37 games during the 2014-15 season, Morrison scored five goals and added 10 assists for 15 points in 37 games for WMU. Over three seasons with the Broncos, Morrison … Read more
The Vancouver Canucks announced Monday that the team has signed Maine defenseman Ben Hutton. Hutton recorded 21 points (nine goals, 12 assists) with the Black Bears this season. In 108 career games at Maine, Hutton scored 28 goals and 37 assists for 65 points. He was named a Second Team All-American, named to the Hockey … Read more
Massachusetts freshman defenseman Brandon Montour has signed with the Anaheim Ducks, foregoing the final three years of his collegiate eligibility. Montour was selected by Anaheim in the second round (55th overall) of the 2014 NHL draft – the highest draft pick in UMass history. “I am excited to be signing with the Anaheim Ducks,” said … Read more
Frank Vatrano will forgo his junior and senior seasons for Massachusetts after signing a free-agent contract with the Boston Bruins this week, according to masslive.com. Vatrano, who was second on the Minutemen with 28 points (18 goals, 10 assists) in 2014-15, played junior hockey in 2009-10 and 2002-13 for the Boston Jr. Bruins. Absolutely humbled … Read more
The St. Louis Blues announced Tuesday that the club has signed Alaska defenseman Colton Parayko to a two-year, entry-level contract. Parayko has been assigned to the Blues’ American Hockey League affiliate in Chicago. Parayko spent the past three seasons with Alaska, totaling 17 goals and 49 assists for 66 points in 104 games. This season, … Read more
Maine junior forward and captain Devin Shore is leaving the team to sign with the Dallas Stars. According to the Bangor Daily News, Shore will report to the AHL’s Texas Stars. Shore, drafted by Dallas in the second round (61st overall) of the 2012 NHL draft, led the Black Bears in scoring all three years … Read more
Northeastern junior defenseman Mike Gunn has withdrawn from the university to “pursue other opportunities,” according to a school-issued press release “I would like to thank Mike for his hard work with our program for the past three seasons,” Huskies’ coach Jim Madigan said in a statement. “We wish him the best in the future.” Gunn, … Read more
Nebraska-Omaha freshman forward Jake Montgomery is leaving the team to play for the Sioux City Musketeers, his former team in the United States Hockey League. “We certainly wish Jake the best,” said Omaha coach Dean Blais in a statement. “He is a good student and a good person, but he wasn’t getting the ice time … Read more
Union freshman forward Kevin Shier has left the Dutchmen program. Dutchmen coach Rick Bennett told the Times Union that Shier is “back on the streets of Ontario” and that Shier only alerted Bennett that he was leaving on Sunday. Shier played Saturday night against Quinnipiac. Bennett elaborated on the situation in the Daily Gazette. “He … Read more
According to the Kingston Whig-Standard, Notre Dame freshman defenseman Nathan Billitier has left school to play for the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League. “Ever since I was a kid I wanted to play in the OHL,” Billitier told the paper. “I just decided I wanted to pursue my hockey career. I decided the … Read more
According to an email from a Bemidji State spokesman, sophomore forward Bob Kinne will not be returning to the Beavers for the upcoming semester. Kinne had not played this season and tallied a goal and two assists in 26 games during the 2013-14 season.
Lake Superior State announced Thursday that freshman goaltender Kevin Aldridge has decided to leave the Lakers and return to junior hockey. Aldridge plans to rejoin the Fairbanks Ice Dogs of the North American Hockey League, where he won the Robertson Cup and was named Robertson Cup playoffs MVP last season. “We wish Kevin the best … Read more
Miami sophomore defenseman Matt Joyaux has left school and joined the Omaha Lancers of the United States Hockey League. RedHawks’ coach Enrico Blasi tweeted the announcement on Friday. @Matt_Joyaux has decided to return to junior hockey. We wish him luck w the next chapter of his career and thank him for his contributions — Rico … Read more