Denver freshman defenseman Dakota Mermis has decided to leave school to play in the Ontario Hockey League with the London Knights, the school announced Tuesday. “Dakota has decided to take his hockey career in a different direction and we wish him good luck,” Denver coach George Gwozdecky said in a statement. Mermis, who was a … Read more
Brown sophomore defenseman Taki Pantziris has left school to play with the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey League. Pantziris had a goal and an assist in seven games this year at Brown and made his OHL debut on Dec. 28, the same day his OHL rights were obtained by Sarnia from the Guelph Storm. … Read more
Maine sophomore right wing John Parker has been dismissed from the Black Bears for what coach Tim Whitehead told the Bangor Daily News was “several alcohol-related infractions.” “It’s a shame,” said Whitehead in the report. “We were really looking forward to having him on the team. He had the potential to be an impact player … Read more
Northeastern announced Friday that sophomore forward Joseph Manno has decided to leave the program, becoming the second player in three weeks to do so. Freshman Cam Darcy left the school last month. “After discussions with Joe, it became apparent he was not content with his role on the team and he decided to pursue other … Read more
Alaska-Anchorage sophomore forward Corbin Karl will depart the Seawolves’ program after the holiday break, the school announced Wednesday. “Corbin has decided it would be more financially feasible to pursue an education and play hockey back at home in Canada or at a Division III school,” said UAA coach Dave Shyiak in a statement. “We certainly … Read more
Boston University redshirt sophomore forward Yasin Cissé has left the Terriers, according to a school-issued press release Tuesday afternoon. According to BU, Cissé, whose NHL draft rights belong to the Winnipeg Jets, has decided to “pursue other hockey endeavors in his native Canada.” Cissé played in 39 career games with the Terriers and recorded seven … Read more
Northeastern announced on Wednesday that freshman forward Cam Darcy has left the school, citing personal reasons. “On behalf of the entire Northeastern hockey community, I would like to wish Cam the best in his future endeavors,” Northeastern coach Jim Madigan said in a statement. “I enjoyed working with Cam and I believe he will have … Read more
According to the Bowling Green Sentinel-Tribune, Bowling Green sophomore goalie Wyatt Galley has withdrawn from school after not seeing any regular-season action in 2011-12 as a freshman and undergoing hip surgery this summer.
North Dakota goalie Aaron Dell has given up his senior year of eligibility to sign a pro deal with the ECHL’s Colorado Eagles, according to the Grand Forks Herald. The report adds that Dell, who set North Dakota’s single-season record with 30 wins as a sophomore, also considered signing with the Wheeling Nailers. “I just … Read more
Marian defenseman Tommy Fitzpatrick has agreed to a tryout with the South Carolina Stingrays of the ECHL and will not be back with the Sabres for his senior season. Although Fitzpatrick has chosen not to participate in his final year of eligibility, he had already completed his business management degree in three years, according to … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Thursday that they have signed Miami forward Tyler Biggs to a three-year entry level contract. Biggs will forgo his last three years of eligibility at Miami after scoring nine goals and 17 points for the RedHawks last season. Earlier this offseason, Biggs said he would not be returning to Miami. … Read more
Defenseman Pat Koudys, who decided after last season to leave Rensselaer after two seasons, will play for the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the USHL in 2012-13.
Forward Jason Clark, who played just 35 games over two seasons at Wisconsin, signed a three-year entry-level contract Tuesday with the New York Islanders. Clark recorded two assists and 16 penalty minutes with the Badgers. The Islanders drafted Clark in the third round (82nd overall) of the 2010 NHL draft. In a news release late … Read more
Vermont recruit Zemgus Girgensons will not play for the Catamounts in 2012-13 after signing an NHL contract Friday with the Buffalo Sabres. Girgensons was Buffalo’s first-round pick (14th overall) at last month’s NHL draft in Pittsburgh. “Throughout the recruiting process, Zemgus has been very loyal to UVM, turning down offers to play major junior hockey … Read more
Lake Superior State forward Kyle Jean has opted to forgo his final two years of eligibility and signed a professional contract Wednesday with the New York Rangers. Undrafted by an NHL team, Jean attended the Rangers’ development camp from June 25-29 and scored a goal in all four scrimmages. Jean recorded 12 goals and 12 … Read more
Wisconsin junior defenseman Justin Schultz, who already announced this offseason that he would not be back for his senior season with the Badgers, announced Saturday that he would sign with the Edmonton Oilers once NHL free agency kicks in on July 1. Schultz’s deal with the Oilers is reportedly a two-year contract. Drafted in the … Read more
Northeastern junior forward Steve Quailer has signed a two-year contract with the NHL’s Montreal Canadiens and will forgo his senior season with the Huskies. Quailer tore his ACL in an exhibition game prior to the 2009-10 season and sat out that season with a medical redshirt. In three season and 105 games with Northeastern, Quailer … Read more
The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms with Boston University sophomore defenseman Adam Clendening on a three-year contract. Clendening shared the lead among Hockey East defensemen with a career-high 33 points (four goals, 29 assists) in 38 games with the Terriers last season. He was named a Hockey East First Team All-Star and was one … Read more
According to TSN’s Bob McKenzie, Wisconsin junior defenseman Justin Schultz has “de-registered” from school and is looking to sign an NHL contract. The Anaheim Ducks drafted Schultz in the second round in 2008 and Schultz went back to juniors the following year. With four years having elapsed since getting drafted, Schultz now has 30 days … Read more
According to a report in the Toronto Star, Miami forward Tyler Biggs will not return for his sophomore season and will instead pursue a pro career with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Leafs drafted Biggs in the first round (22nd overall) last June and he went on to score nine goals and eight assists in … Read more