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
Northeastern junior defenseman and captain Josh Manson has agreed to a two-year, entry-level contract with the Anaheim Ducks. Manson was drafted in the sixth round (160th overall) of the 2011 NHL draft by Anaheim and is the son of Dave Manson, who played in the NHL for 17 seasons with seven organizations. “Josh Manson changed … Read more
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
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
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
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
The Chicago Blackhawks announced Thursday that they have agreed to terms with St. Lawrence freshman forward Matt Carey on a two-year contract and will join Chicago immediately. Carey tallied 18 goals and 19 assists for 37 points in 38 games this season with the Saints. He shared the team lead in goals, while ranking second … Read more
The Washington Capitals have signed Michigan Tech sophomore goaltender Pheonix Copley to a two-year, entry-level contract beginning with the 2014-15 season. Copley spent the last two seasons with the Huskies and appeared in 30 games this season, posting a 10-13-6 record with a 2.51 GAA, a .911 save percentage and one shutout. As a freshman … Read more
Rensselaer sophomore forward Mike Zalewski has signed a free agent NHL contract with the Vancouver Canucks. Zalewski will join the Canucks on their current road trip, which goes through Washington, Florida and Tampa Bay. “It is a bittersweet time for me and my family,” said Zalewski in a statement. “Being at RPI the last two … Read more
Rensselaer junior forward Ryan Haggerty has signed a free agent contract with the New York Rangers and will forgo his final year of eligibility. Haggerty will join the Rangers later this week. “I am thrilled to see Ryan earn the opportunity to sign an NHL contract with the New York Rangers,” said RPI coach Seth … Read more
The New York Islanders announced Tuesday that Lake Superior State junior defenseman Kevin Czuczman has agreed to a two-year, entry-level contract and will report directly to the Islanders. Czuczman posted career highs in goals (10) and points (21) in 36 games in his junior season at LSSU in 2013-14 and his 10 goals led all … Read more
According to the student paper at Boston University, the Daily Free Press, sophomore defenseman Matt Grzelcyk is out for the rest of the season with a shoulder injury. Grzelcyk reportedly suffered the injury in practice back on Jan. 9. On the season, Grzelcyk had three goals and 11 points over 19 games. To add to … Read more
North Dakota freshman forward Adam Tambellini has left school to play for the Calgary Hitmen of the Western Hockey League. Tambellini finishes his North Dakota career with two goals and two assists in 16 games. The New York Rangers selected Tambellini in the third round (65th overall) of the 2013 NHL draft.
According to The Mack Report, Merrimack senior forward Shawn Bates is no longer with the Warriors’ program. Bates was removed from Merrimack’s roster prior to last Friday night’s game between Merrimack and Boston University. An email from USCHO.com to Merrimack seeking comment was not returned. Bates was pointless in 10 games this year and had … Read more
Forward Brandon Willett has left Colby and returned to the Toronto Lakeshore Patriots of the Ontario Junior Hockey League. The 20-year-old Willett spent parts of the previous two seasons with the Patriots. With Colby, Willett did not see any game action.
Senior forward Clinton Bourbonais has been removed from Yale’s roster, but Bulldogs’ coach Keith Allain isn’t giving a reason, according to the Yale Daily News and the New Haven Register. Yale director of sports publicity Steve Conn said Sunday that Allain would have no further comment on the matter. Bourbonais had a goal and an … Read more
Vermont sophomore forward Robert Polesello has left Vermont to play major junior hockey with the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League. “I really don’t have anything else to say except to wish Robert and his family all the best in his quest to play for Kingston and we thank him for his time here … Read more
Minnesota State forward Zach Lehrke announced Tuesday that he will not play his senior season with the Mavericks. “This is a difficult decision, but due to a medical condition that I have been battling for some time, it has become apparent to me that I will not be able to compete for Minnesota State my … Read more
Minnesota announced Tuesday that freshman defenseman Tommy Vannelli has decided to leave the program before playing one game with the Gophers. “After a few weeks of trying to balance academics and athletics, Tommy made the decision this morning that college hockey was not the best route for him at this time,” Minnesota coach Don Lucia … Read more
Former Saint Michael’s captain Dan Evarts has been hired as the program’s top assistant coach. Evarts replaces Adam Berger, who recently accepted a position with the San Antonio Rampage of the American Hockey League. “I feel very fortunate to have been given this opportunity by Coach (Damian) DiGiulian and the Saint Michael’s College athletic department,” … Read more